Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
Our program is taught by experienced faculty with extensive business and entrepreneurial backgrounds. The Close School curriculum focuses on professional entrepreneurial characteristics to differentiate students within their fields, such as initiative, calculated risk-taking, value creation, adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving.
With a broad definition of entrepreneurship encompassing more than the technical process of launching new companies, the School's curriculum emphasizes developing the entrepreneur as a person as well as teaching the process of entrepreneurship. And Drexel's Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship offers a new-venture incubator as well as physical and virtual resources, including mentoring, competitions, workshops, and individual physical space for students to embark on their next big idea.
Enlightened by the entrepreneurial mindset, students graduate ready to develop a culture of innovation within their companies or launch new ventures into the world. The next generation of leadership begins here.
Drexel is undertaking a bold Academic Transformation designed to align our distinctive strengths, academic structure, and strategic goals with our mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world. As part of this multi-year initiative, we will transition to a semester calendar, restructure several Colleges and Schools, and bolster our curriculum to better reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders. While these changes may lead to updates in academic programs, they are not expected to significantly disrupt students’ current plans of study. Every aspect of this transition is being carefully planned to ensure continuity, with a strong commitment to supporting students throughout the process.
