Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor

The Polsky Center is proud to support the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor—an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to blend liberal arts learning with entrepreneurial skills.

Led by Chicago Booth and open to undergraduate students from all majors in the College at the University of Chicago, the minor emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, encouraging connections between entrepreneurship and students’ areas of study.

Rooted in UChicago’s liberal arts tradition and delivered by Chicago Booth faculty, the minor combines theory and practice. Whether you want to launch a startup or innovate within an existing organization, you will be prepared to lead and adapt in any industry.

Visit Chicago Booth's page for more information on the minor including detailed course requirements.

You’ll gain experience in:

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Tackle real-world challenges with analytical and creative tools.
Business and Financial Literacy: Understand business models, market dynamics, and financial strategies.
Marketing and Sales: Learn how to reach and understand customers through research and engagement.
Leadership and Strategy: Build the confidence to lead teams and make data-driven decisions.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Students will have the opportunity to complete entrepreneurial projects through coursework such as Building the New Venture and the College New Venture Challenge, and they will also be able to leverage a suite of co-curricular programming offered by the Polsky Center.

College New Venture Challenge