School of Entrepreneurship
The Close School has pioneered an approach to entrepreneurship education that teaches students to be entrepreneurial thinkers and doers.
At the Close School, entrepreneurship is more than starting a company; entrepreneurship is a habit of mind, a skill set applicable in personal and career contexts. The Close School prepares students for the 21st-century workforce, which will include experiences in new ventures, self-employment, corporate innovation, and the development of impactful social enterprises.
Close features many resources to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit. A few highlights include:
- Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship, open to all Drexel students, the Baiada Institute provides the physical space, mentoring, and resources to start a business.
- "Launch It!" Course, a course where students build their company based on the lean startup methodology and can earn potential funding.
- Entrepreneurship Co-op, a co-op experience open to all Drexel students where they can earn $15,000 in funding to run their own business with space in the Baiada Institute and dedicated mentors.
