The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
About the School
The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship develops the entrepreneurial mindset to prepare students to either launch new ventures or become innovative change agents within corporate settings.
Taught by experienced, entrepreneurial faculty, The Close School's masters-level programs supplement students' existing knowledge through developing entrepreneurial skills and adopting the entrepreneurial mindset, thus broadening their career aspirations. The Close School's programs provide experiential learning opportunities, collaborative work environments, and a world-class network of faculty. Courses in Close focus on professional, entrepreneurial characteristics that 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.
Additionally, 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.