Prepare to join one of the most exciting and important parts of the global economy. Our powerful, values-based curriculum will enable you to join the ranks of entrepreneurs who are transforming the face of business in the U.S. and beyond.

This is not business as usual

In small classes, you’ll work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, published authors and top-level corporate leaders. You’ll prepare for leadership in a part of the economy that creates jobs, enhances productivity, encourages innovation and enables social mobility. You’ll learn by doing in the real world—analyzing the ways consumers and employees think and act, building traditional and digital marketing plans, and making smart, strategic decisions about product development, placement, positioning and much more. In a curriculum deeply rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll learn about leadership, persuasion, and the subtle art of communicating across organizations and cultures. This innovative, high-impact major will prepare you to build the businesses of tomorrow in a dynamic global economy.

More ways to learn, on campus and beyond

Extensive practical experience is built into the entrepreneurship curriculum. Our practicums and internships draw on Chicago’s incredible wealth of businesses, both new and established. We make our connections your connections—so you can test drive your ideas in the real world. You will dive deep into the ethical and legal implications of starting and managing a business. To gain a global perspective on the business world, you can choose from semester or short-term study abroad programs on four continents. You may even qualify for our first-rate Accelerated MBA program—a pathway to a completed MBA in just one additional year of study.