The Top 50 Undergraduate Programs for BIZ Experiencess in 2025 The Princeton Review and BIZ Experiences partnered to rank the best 2025 undergraduate programs for studying BIZ Experiencesship.
By The Princeton Review Staff Edited by Frances Dodds
Opinions expressed by BIZ Experiences contributors are their own.
Can you learn to be an BIZ Experiences? It's a common question in BIZ Experiencesship circles. After all, an BIZ Experiences is a little of everything—a visionary, hustler, builder, and boss. Can you learn that stuff in a classroom? The answer is yes and no: You don't have to go to school for it, but doing so can help accelerate your growth and provide you with the fundamentals for BIZ Experiencesial success. Not all elements of BIZ Experiencesship can be found in a book, of course, which is why the best colleges and universities have robust programs that support students' startups and help build the kind of networks that last a lifetime.
Related: Top 50 Best Graduate Programs for BIZ Experiencess in 2025
So which are the best schools? BIZ Experiences has partnered with The Princeton Review for 19 years to answer that question—ranking the top undergraduate and graduate programs for BIZ Experiencess. This year's survey considered hundreds of colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe, and evaluated them on a multitude of factors—including their programming, their available mentors, and their graduates' success rates in the business world. Read on to see which schools made the grade. (To read more about our methodology, pick up the November/December 2024 issue of BIZ Experiences.)
Courtesy of University of Houston1. University of Houston (#1 Southwest)
Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Houston, TX
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 44
Tuition: $11,870 (in-state); $27,110 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 831
What Sets Us Apart
• A focus on the total person. Personal mentors; major curriculum includes dreams, values, life plans, leadership training, retreats to bond the class, and more.
• Integrated, lockstep curriculum. This allows us to manage the curriculum as a whole.
• Experiential learning. Students don't just learn BIZ Experiencesship, they actively do it, including developing business plans for IP tech, planning/operating pop-up food stands in Wolffest, and launching their own businesses.
• Breadth of coverage. We enroll students from almost every major on campus with offerings that serve business, STEM, arts, communication, and more.
• Community engagement. More than 600 mentors. Off-campus activities at co-working spaces, banks, and law firms. Social outreach through SURE program and Empowering Women Out of Prison. Partnering with Rice University. The city of Houston is a major asset that brings enrichment, networking, and business opportunities.
• Diversity. One of the most diverse universities in the nation, 39% Hispanic, 25% Asian American, 20% Caucasian, 12% African-American, and 3% multiracial, reflecting the international mosaic that is Houston.
• Accessibility. Low tuition makes us accessible to a broad range of students; 100% of ENTR Majors received a scholarship from WCE for 2023-24.
Courtesy of The University of Texas at Austin2. The University of Texas at Austin (#2 Southwest)
The University of Texas at Austin
Harkey Institute for BIZ Experiencesial Studies
Austin, TX
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 76
Tuition: $11,678 (in-state); $42,778 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 6,207
What Sets Us Apart
UT Austin's programs which span across 125+ centers and institutes including clubs and student organizations, offer hands-on experiences like tangible projects, internships, and over 40 business competitions for practical BIZ Experiencesial insight. In Austin's vibrant ecosystem of over 3,500 companies, students connect with mentors, investors, and peers, fostering unique networking and insights. Learning paths are customizable, reflecting tech, social impact, or traditional interests. Cross-disciplinary teamwork leverages UT Austin's diversity, mirroring startup dynamics. Our 50+ faculty of which over 90% have bought, sold, and/or run businesses, blend BIZ Experiencesship wisdom with mentoring and actionable guidance. Communication skills are honed, aiding compelling pitches. Global perspective is cultivated through international exposure, broadening horizons. Innovation hubs offer guided venture refinement, enhancing learning and success potential. An extensive alumni network of BIZ Experiencess, showcased through our Longhorn 100 program and its database of over 1000 registered businesses and growing, offers invaluable mentoring and connections. UT Austin's program marries theory, practice, connections, innovation, and global insight.
Courtesy of Babson College3. Babson College (#1 Northeast, #1 Under 10,000 students)
Arthur M. Blank Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Babson Park, MA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 46
Tuition: $55,714
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 302
What Sets Us Apart
Babson teaches BIZ Experiencesial Thought and Action® across all disciplines. FME required course, our students learn by building, operating, and dissolving a business over the course of two semesters. Arthur M. Blank Center for BIZ Experiencesship is the hub for resources, including the Butler Launch Pad that offers co-working space, mentors, workshops, competitions, experts and seed funding. Our application based Summer Accelerator, a 10 week intensive accelerator provides advisors, mentors, and programming worth over $200K in-kind services, to accelerate students launching and growing their businesses. Center for Women's BIZ Experiencesial Leadership (CWEL) empowers women BIZ Experiencess, and offers both WIN Lab, an application based 12 week accelerator for female founders and Black WEL, a 6 month virtual action tank, both focus on the BIZ Experiences becoming a CEO. Social Innovation Lab connects a global, interdisciplinary community of students and mentors dedicated to building social impact ventures. Institute for Family BIZ Experiencesship fosters BIZ Experiencesship in the family businesses, and offers a 4 year Amplifier Program for students to work with classmates from other family businesses, connect with parents and owners of family firms, with the goal of launching BIZ Experiencesial ventures in their family businesses. Our 10,000 sq. ft. Weissman Foundry offers a collaboration space, media lab, wood shop, kitchen and performance space where students can create ideas and prototype.
Courtesy of University of Washington4. University of Washington (#1 West)
Arthur W. Buerk Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Seattle, WA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 84
Tuition: $12,643 (in-state); $41,997 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 337
What Sets Us Apart
University of Washington undergraduate students begin a collaborative journey with BIZ Experiencesship as soon as they step on campus. Motivated first-year students can immediately apply for the highly competitive 4-year Lavin BIZ Experiencesship Program, where more than 45+ different majors are represented. Students can apply for the BIZ Experiencesship Minor on a rolling basis each quarter. It features ten uniquely focused courses, including the standout "Creating a Company" experiential learning course, where students launch companies, earn revenue, and pitch for funding. The Engineering Innovation in Health program brings together undergrad and graduate students for medical device development and innovation. Undergrads work with graduate students and massively scalable, seed-stage, science-based companies in Creative Destruction Lab courses. CDL-Seattle is the third US based offering and is hosted in the Foster School. UW features undergraduate Living, Learning Communities housing engineering and business students that focus specifically on innovation. A dozen on-campus Registered Student Organizations partner with the Buerk Center. For example, DubHacks worked with staff to create a student-run startup incubator called DubHacks Next so students can grow their ideas in and out of school. Undergraduates also have access to nearly a half-dozen makerspaces. UW broke ground this year on a new 69-acre Seattle innovation hub that will put students and startups side-by-side.
Courtesy of Washington University in St. Louis5. Washington University in St. Louis (#1 Midwest, #2 Under 10,000 students)
Washington University in St. Louis
Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and BIZ Experiencesship
St. Louis, MO
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 50
Tuition: $65,790
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 200
What Sets Us Apart
Washington University in St. Louis remains committed to creativity, innovation, and BIZ Experiencesship at all levels and across all disciplines. This distinguishes it from its peer institutions that limit BIZ Experiencesship education to the business school. Undergrad students can easily take classes and major or minor in other schools, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach. BIZ Experiencesship classes are highly experiential, collaborative, and encourage students to test their concepts. Most courses connect students to the St. Louis community, expanding students' network, such as the newest offering, The League (of Extraordinary BIZ Experiencess). This class brings in successful BIZ Experiencess to guide student founders who are devoting most of their non-class time to launching their venture. Complementing WashU's rigorous academics, the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and BIZ Experiencesship acts as a hub for co-curricular BIZ Experiencesship activities. The Center provides hands-on workshops, a year-long fellowship, student-owned business opportunities, mentors, BIZ Experiencesship competitions, and links to the St. Louis BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem. Most notably, the majority of opportunities are open to all undergrad and grad students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and alumni. It is this blend of curricular & co-curricular; campus & community; creativity & BIZ Experiencesship; unlimited by discipline or school that distinguishes our BIZ Experiencesial offerings.
Courtesy of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor6. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (#2 Midwest)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan ecosystem
Ann Arbor, MI
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 250
Tuition: $18,309 (in-state); $60,107 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 321
What Sets Us Apart
U-M Ann Arbor is a hub of BIZ Experiencesship, recognized for its vibrant and accessible programs that span 19 schools and colleges, catering to students at all levels of BIZ Experiencesial interest and expertise. Whether you're attending the iconic EHour, where esteemed alumni share their insights, or participating in year-long immersive fellowship programs, our offerings are designed to meet diverse needs. From the Zell Lurie Institute's BIZ Experiencesial Studies at the Ross School of Business to the Center for BIZ Experiencesship's Perot Jain TechLab Series and the BIZ Experiencesial Leadership Program (within the College of Engineering), students receive intensive mentorship and training to transform ideas into effective ventures.
Our commitment to fostering BIZ Experiencesial success dates back to 1927, with the introduction of the nation's first small business management course. Since then, our startup ecosystem has grown to encompass a wide range of disciplines, including the College of Literature, Science, and Arts' Program in BIZ Experiencesship, the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the School of Information, and ten other schools. Our expansive network includes 15 centers and programs, over 30 student organizations, exciting pitch competitions, influential accelerators, immersive treks, dynamic internships, and a variety of community events. This extensive growth underscores the university's dedication to providing BIZ Experiencesial opportunities to all students.
Courtesy of University of Maryland7. University of Maryland (#1 Mid-Atlantic)
Office of Innovation
College Park, MD
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 56
Tuition: $11,505 (in-state); $40,306 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 293
What Sets Us Apart
- UMD's BIZ Experiencesship programs were featured in two Chronicle of Higher Education cover stories: "Now Everyone's an BIZ Experiences" go.umd.edu/iechronicle (2015), "Can Design Thinking Transform Higher Ed" (2017). UMD is embedding design thinking & lean startup into the core curriculum for every student.
- UMD's 2 signature Intro to BIZ Experiencesship courses together enroll over 4,000 students each year. These online/hybrid courses allow students to easily learn about BIZ Experiencesship and complete key UMD gen ed requirements; they also serve a gateway to a Minor in Tech BIZ Experiencesship enrolling ~500 students from 11 out of the 12 undergraduate colleges.
- Southern Management Leadership Program has provided full scholarships for 17 years to community college transfer students to help them become BIZ Experiencesial leaders. Cohorts are mostly first-generation college students, many from low-income and immigrant households. Unrestricted majors enhances diversity in the program.
- xFoundry A $67M "XPrize for Higher Ed" initiative combining innovation, collaboration, creativity, BIZ Experiencesship, interdisciplinary design, and competitions targeted at grand challenges with the prize being a student venture launched with investment and mentorship.
- Dingman Center (est. 1985) Award-winning hub creates an inclusive environment to educate, empower and equip students with BIZ Experiencesial skills & resources to realize their ideas.
Courtesy of Miami University8. Miami University (#3 Midwest)
John W. Altman Institute for BIZ Experiencesship
Oxford, OH
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 57
Tuition: $18,162 (in-state); $40,822 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 134
What Sets Us Apart
Miami University's innovative BIZ Experiencesship programming, a past winner of the USASBE Model BIZ Experiencesship Program and the NASDAQ Center of BIZ Experiencesial Excellence Award, is one of the world's top BIZ Experiencesship programs. Our world-class teacher-scholars have helped the program rank among the Top 10 public undergraduate programs for 16 consecutive years in The Princeton Review® and BIZ Experiences Magazine's annual survey.
Our programming combines rigorous academic scholarship & research with immersive, practice-based learning opportunities for startup and venture capital students, social BIZ Experiencesship, corporate innovation, and creativity. Distinguishing features include small class sizes and teacher-scholars with founder experience delivering personalized learning; an interdisciplinary focus engaging 4,000+ students annually across campus; immersive, practice-based learning opportunities in every class; co-curricular program; and integration with ecosystem builders like the United Nations, Techstars, USASBE, GCEC. What began as one BIZ Experiencesship course in 1992 today includes 50+ courses; 12 co-curricular programs; the John W. Altman Institute for BIZ Experiencesship; three BIZ Experiencesship Centers—the Page Center for BIZ Experiencesial Studies, the Center for Social BIZ Experiencesship, and the Center for L.I.F.E.; two student-led investment funds; a funded internship program; a startup accelerator program; and World Creativity & Innovation (WCI); among many others.
Courtesy of Tecnológico de Monterrey9. Tecnológico de Monterrey (#1 International)
Institute for BIZ Experiencesship Eugenio Garza Lagüera
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 148
Tuition: Varies
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 904
What Sets Us Apart
- 2 BIZ ExperiencesSHIP MAJORS AND 7 MINORS. One major focused on BIZ Experiencesship of all kinds and another on technology BIZ Experiencesship. 7 minors/concentrations with multiple options for students looking for BIZ Experiencesial and real-file experiences to create their own business or NGOs, with a multidisciplinary approach.
- PLETHORA OF CAMPUS AND REGIONAL RESOURCES TO EXPERIMENT AND LAUNCH A NEW VENTURE. Unrivaled nation-wide system of mentoring, incubators, maker spaces, and tech parks. Networking capabilities in Silicon Valley, Israel, and China. Students learn in real-life innovation labs. Access to funding and international accelerators.
- TEC21: UNDERGRADUATE COMPETENCY-BASED BIZ ExperiencesSHIP EDUCATION. Using semester-long real-life challenges, across the curricula approach, intensive technology use, mentorship-like teaching, and customized curricula design. 'Tec21' competencies are explicitly identified for BIZ Experiencesship: opportunity identification, resourcefulness, resilience, and overcoming fear of failure.
- INTERNATIONAL APPROACH. More than 100 elite competitions like Hult Prize, IBMC, Babson, GSEA; multinational programs like GESS. Full undergraduate programs offered in English for global students.
- GLOBALLY EXPERIENCED FACULTY AND MENTORS IN TEACHING AND DOING BIZ ExperiencesSHIP. All faculty trained on teaching and stimulating BIZ Experiencesship regardless of majors. More than 1000 mentors are alumni and business leaders.
Courtesy of Northeastern University10. Northeastern University (#2 Northeast)
Northeastern University Center for BIZ Experiencesship Education, Sherman Center for Engineering BIZ Experiencesship Education, Bouve Health Sciences BIZ Experiencess
Boston, MA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 68
Tuition: $63,141
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 535
What Sets Us Apart
Northeastern University's UG BIZ Experiencesship offerings are distinguished through the integration of experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a diverse range of support programs. Our unique approach combines classroom instruction with real-world experience through our renowned co-op program, where over 200 students annually gain hands-on experience at startups and venture capital firms. We offer 4 concentrations: Corporate Innovation, BIZ Experiencesial Startups, Family Business, and Social Innovation and BIZ Experiencesship, as well as minors in BIZ Experiencesial Engineering and Health Sciences BIZ Experiencesship, with 68 course offerings across multiple colleges.
Our Mosaic network supports 14 student-led groups that support our innovation ecosystem, engaging over 3,000 students and more than 250 venture concepts annually. NUCEE has over 500 mentors and ventures participate in our Venture Mentoring Network that has been in place for over a decade. Student BIZ Experiencess have access to unique opportunities like the Sherman Venture Co-Op program, where they are supported to work on their startups full-time. Extracurricular programs such as the Husky Startup Challenge, IDEA Venture Accelerator, and Women Who Empower Innovator Awards, enhance skills and provide essential resources, mentorship, and funding. Northeastern also emphasizes global and social impact, with courses like International BIZ Experiencesship and Social BIZ Experiencesship courses.
Courtesy of Michigan State University11. Michigan State University (#4 Midwest)
Burgess Institute for BIZ Experiencesship & Innovation
East Lansing, MI
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 44
Tuition: $18,356 (in-state); $0 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 781
What Sets Us Apart
MSU's BIZ Experiencesship program continues to differentiate itself based on the size and scope of its academics and university-wide programming. We have created a unique innovation ecosystem that meets our students where they are and allows for a diverse group of students to experience BIZ Experiencesship on their own terms. From high-impact extracurricular events like our 2 Day Venture program and Innovate State speaker series; to the broad offerings of courses in our minor; to our comprehensive student venture support program which includes a co-working space, a commercial kitchen, and non-dilutive funding; to the Burgess New Venture Challenge. We have created a fully comprehensive program that engages students from across campus to develop an BIZ Experiencesial mindset and prepare for innovative careers in industry or as founders of their own ventures. We also continue to support students post-graduation with our new Alumni Venture Support role, helping to connect MSU graduates with the BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem beyond the university. Additionally, we support student creators through Student-Made MSU, promoting their products and services to members of the MSU community and beyond.
Courtesy of DePaul University12. DePaul University (#5 Midwest)
Coleman BIZ Experiencesship Center
Chicago, IL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 40
Tuition: $44,250
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 211
What Sets Us Apart
DePaul University sits in the heart of Chicago's business district and was ranked in the top 25 "most innovative schools" in 2016 by U.S. News & World Report. DePaul has offered academic programs in BIZ Experiencesship since 1982. The Coleman BIZ Experiencesship Center (CEC) launched in 2003 and provides experiential programs to complement our strong academic record. The CEC opened a $1 million, 5,000-square-foot center in 2016. As the hub of BIZ Experiencesship at DePaul, the CEC connects students/alumni with the BIZ Experiencesship ecosystem in Chicago.
In 2023 the CEC won the Nasdaq Center of Excellence Award from the GCEC. The CEC empowers students, alumni and community members to build sustainable businesses. Executive Director of the CEC, Bruce Leech (DePaul MBA 1981), founded a $90 million business. He brings strong experiential components to the CEC, connecting the CEC with the BIZ Experiences community through memberships at 1871, the premier business incubator in the US, and 2112, an incubator for music, film, and creative tech. In 2019, Maija Renko Ph.D. joined as the Coleman Endowed Chair and brings years of BIZ Experiencesial research to our curriculum. In 2019, we launched the first Women in BIZ Experiencesship Institute to provide programs, accelerator and research to women in BIZ Experiencesship. We also have our new social impact programs, including our Social Impact Incubator to help BIZ Experiencesship in under-served areas of Chicago.
Courtesy of Syracuse University13. Syracuse University (#3 Northeast)
Blackstone Launchpad powered by TechStars; Couri Hatchery; Center for Digital Media BIZ Experiencesship; Institute for an BIZ Experiencesial Society
Syracuse, NY
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 32
Tuition: $65,528
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 270
What Sets Us Apart
We have a dedicated department of BIZ Experiencesship, reflecting SU commitment to BIZ Experiencesship as a key aspect of its strategic plan. We instill an BIZ Experiencesial mindset in all students, and they have access to many professors who specialize in researching & teaching BIZ Experiencesship. Tenured faculty publish in leading journals and professors of practice have substantial BIZ Experiencesial experience. Our curriculum allows students to focus on different tracks: new venture creation, social BIZ Experiencesship, family business, and corporate BIZ Experiencesship, so students can take courses designed around their interests.
We also offer courses in conjunction with other schools on campus, allowing access to skillsets & resources outside the business school. We take experiential learning seriously and our students work with companies in both for-profit and social settings. We help them take what they learn inside the classroom and put it into action. We pair them up with BIZ Experiencess from the community via internships, consulting projects, specialized courses, community engagement, etc. We work with over 2000 BIZ Experiencess per year in our Women's Business Center, South Side Innovation Center, and more. Our Couri Hatchery and Blackstone Launchpad have tremendous success with student startups providing them wiht robust mentoring and coaching activities. This led to students receiving national media exposure (Newsweek, AdWeek, & others).
Courtesy of Iowa State University14. Iowa State University (#6 Midwest)
Pappajohn Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Ames, IA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 108
Tuition: $10,497 (in-state); $29,198 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 2,371
What Sets Us Apart
All 30,000 students at Iowa State have access to BIZ Experiencesship courses, co-curricular programs, clubs and competitions, venture coaching, and other resources. Our motto: BIZ Experiencesship is for Everyone | Start Something! Every year, 1,500 students from majors across campus enroll in the introduction to BIZ Experiencesship course; all business students are required to take the course. Undergraduates pursuing the minor can choose from more than 100 BIZ Experiencesship course electives; those working on a venture can enroll in a year-long master of BIZ Experiencesship to continue to grow their business. Outside the classroom, multi-day fall and spring pitch competitions involving all seven colleges draw 350+ students and award $50,000; pitches generate applicants for the interdisciplinary summer accelerator. The Student Innovation Center provides undergraduates with a wide range of makerspaces, student-run coffee shop, and retail store for student products. Internships, speakers, competitions, and workshops enhance the student academic experience. Mentoring programs connect students to experienced BIZ Experiencess, professional service providers, and potential investors. Specialty programs serve veterans, women, underrepresented groups, technologists, creatives, and innovators, including international students. The combination of curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement opportunities makes the BIZ Experiencesial student experience at Iowa State unique and life-changing.
Courtesy of The University of Iowa15. The University of Iowa (#7 Midwest)
John Pappajohn BIZ Experiencesial Center (Iowa JPEC)
Iowa City, IA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 37
Tuition: $12,606 (in-state); $34,569 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 394
What Sets Us Apart
Campus-wide, interdisciplinary BIZ Experiencesship courses are available to students from 116 degree-granting programs at Iowa. The new BBA in BIZ Experiencesship is the first interdisciplinary major in Tippie to prepare students to apply BIZ Experiencesial approaches in their startup or professional careers. Iowa is committed to providing innovative experiential-learning opportunities for students including: BIZ Experiencesial Leadership Academy–leadership development program to prepare students to lead their own or join high growth ventures; Commercializing New Technology Academy-program to teach students how to commercialize discoveries by leveraging the research expertise at Iowa; Startup Incubator-student BIZ Experiencess have access to physical office space, training, mentoring, prototyping, marketing/branding support, and early stage capital; Iowa Innovation Challenge-multiple campus-wide ideation, pitch, and business model competitions; BIZ Experiencesship Interns–matching grant program to connect top Iowa BIZ Experiencesial students with state of Iowa and alumni-owned BIZ Experiencesial ventures; BIZ Experiencesial Ventures Consulting–team-based strategic business consulting services for Iowa and global ventures; Okoboji BIZ Experiencesial Institute-annual BIZ Experiencesship immersion program created and led by Iowa for students from six state of Iowa higher education institutions; and multiple short programs to foster BIZ Experiencesship including IdeaStorm, Startup Games, and Side Hustle workshops.
Courtesy of University of Miami16. University of Miami (#1 South)
The Launch Pad, University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 64
Tuition: $59,940
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 55
What Sets Us Apart
With faculty across the campus teaching BIZ Experiencesship, our undergraduate students are exposed to the principals of value creation and building a solution in their areas of study. Our distinguishing aspects concentrate around the engagement of these faculty members across events and co-curricular programming and support to maintain the level of interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations with our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Seven departments launched at least one new BIZ Experiencesship class engaging industry as adjuncts and the results have been exciting. This also translates to partnerships among and between faculty to continue to build new offerings - both curricular and co-curricular. In 2023 a new major in Innovation, Technology, and Design was launched based on years of faculty interaction across four schools and colleges. This year, we found most of those courses being co-taught between an academic and one to three experts from industry - hence a huge increase in our BIZ Experiencesship faculty numbers. Many of the Business School's events focused on BIZ Experiencesship have attendance from masses of students from engineering, communication, law, and music. The cross-disciplinary conversations in the classroom and the diverse perspectives of our international students layer the course content with applied takeaways we are seeing impact product design and strategy.
Courtesy of Baylor University17. Baylor University (#3 Southwest)
John F. Baugh Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Waco, TX
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 35
Tuition: $54,844
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 282
What Sets Us Apart
Baylor has one of the nation's oldest undergraduate BIZ Experiencesship programs and it continues to be a high-priority area for the business school and the university as a whole. We offer a unique combination of academic BIZ Experiencesship programming (undergraduate major and minor, graduate certificate program, specialized BIZ Experiencesship Ph.D.), non-degree outreach and engagement activity (New Venture Competition, OSO Launch, Business and Innovation LLC, Student Incubator, Baylor Angel Network, a new makerspace, etc.), and top-tier BIZ Experiencesship research (#4 globally in the latest TCU productivity rating) which also involves undergraduates. Baylor professors have experience starting and running businesses and those experiences are shared with students. Guest speakers and mentors are an integral part of the program as they share their wisdom with students.
Students engage in a variety of curricular and co-curricular experiential activities designed to stimulate ideas, scrutinize them with colleagues and research their feasibility by getting out in the field and talking to potential customers and suppliers.
Baylor became an R1 institution in 2022 and we also integrate cutting-edge research findings into the classroom. We also embrace an interdisciplinary approach including partnerships not only with STEM fields but also with the liberal arts via our new BIZ Experiencesship and the Fine Arts certificate program.
Courtesy of Florida State University18. Florida State University (#2 South)
Jim Moran College of BIZ Experiencesship
Tallahassee, FL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 125
Tuition: $6,517 (in-state); $21,683 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 502
What Sets Us Apart
Jim Moran College is the 1st stand-alone College of BIZ Experiencesship at a public university in the US. With 3 unique undergraduate majors, Commercial BIZ Experiencesship, Retail BIZ Experiencesship, & STEM BIZ Experiencesship, & 10 unique minors offered to all FSU students there are opportunities for students to learn & express their BIZ Experiencesial vision. Our majors enable JMC to have complete creative control to deliver a uniquely appropriate experience to student BIZ Experiencess. JMC has 6 hands-on laboratories for product development, omnichannel merchandising, & 2 labs to conduct textile testing. These opportunities allow students to explore BIZ Experiencesship education beyond course offerings within typical colleges of business or engineering.
JMC employs full-time faculty who have had or currently own their own businesses. JMC focuses on interdisciplinary teaching by "BIZ Experiencess in Residence" (EIR) housed in nearly every college at FSU. EIRs further foster BIZ Experiencesship throughout the JMC & across the university; serving as a multidisciplinary resource is a force multiplier for collaborative problem-solving. The EIR in College of Law, offers a law clinic that pairs BIZ Experiencess with upper-level law students to mentor & guide BIZ Experiencess with their business law questions/concerns. The EIR in English mentors students who are interested in the publishing industry as she owned a publishing company. EIRs create unique and in-depth mentoring for students in the JMC and FSU.
Courtesy of The University of St. Thomas19. The University of St. Thomas (#8 Midwest, #3 Under 10,000 students)
Schulze School of BIZ Experiencesship
Minneapolis, MN
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 43
Tuition: $54,398
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 100
What Sets Us Apart
Scholarship support:The Schulze Innovation Scholarship is a 4-year, full-tuition scholarship and BIZ Experiencesial leadership program for 40 BIZ Experiencesship majors each year and has provided over $8M in funding.
Prestigious National Competition: e-Fest® is a premier undergraduate business pitch competition co-hosted by the Schulze School of BIZ Experiencesship and EIX.org. This three-day event convenes top teams from a national pool of highly competitive submissions to compete in four competitions: Pitch Slam!, Innovation Challenge, Schulze BIZ Experiencesship Challenge, and Special Recognition Awards. Beyond prizes totaling $215,000 and travel stipends of $3,750 per team, e-Fest offers transformative professional development workshops, national media exposure, and networking opportunities. We also provided $125,000 in development grants to 58 schools to enhance their BIZ Experiencesial programs.
Outstanding Co-Curricular Support: Students across the university participate in year-round workshops, mentoring and competitions beginning with the Freshman Innovation Immersion, an innovation challenge offered before classes start, drawing 10% of the incoming student body.
Venture Acceleration:We partner with nationally ranked accelerator, gener8tor, to provide accelerator programming for students and alumni. Teams can also access on-site services including Small Business Development Center, LegalCorps, Schulze Innovation Investment Fund, pre-seed grants, and our vast pool of mentors.
Courtesy of Erasmus University Rotterdam20. Erasmus University Rotterdam (#2 International)
Erasmus Centre for BIZ Experiencesship, Erasmus Enterprise, Yes!Delft Rotterdam (3 institutes)
Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 6
Tuition: Varies
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 400
What Sets Us Apart
Our undergraduate offerings in BIZ Experiencesship provide students experiential courses that practice BIZ Experiencesial skills and strategic BIZ Experiencesship theory to discover, recognize and exploit business opportunities for existing firms or by building a new one. Our aim is to provide high-quality training that allow students to experience key steps in the start their own company. Students are exposed to a variety of BIZ Experiencesial theories and practices that allow them to acquire BIZ Experiencesial skills needed for their careers (either within an existing organization or for a new venture)
Courtesy of Purdue University21. Purdue University (#9 Midwest)
Burton D. Morgan Center for BIZ Experiencesship
West Lafayette, IN
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 12
Tuition: $9,992 (in-state); $28,794 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 177
What Sets Us Apart
Purdue is a pioneer in scalable, cross-campus BIZ Experiencesship education. Distinguishing features include:
- Size-Enrolls 3000 students from all 190+ majors each year, into 60+ BIZ Experiencesship fundamentals and capstone courses. High participation from STEM disciplines. Recently selected to expand to Indianapolis as part of Purdue's newly launched urban campus.
- Flexibility-Offers a modular format that aligns with academic programs and offers unique "track" & experiential options. Fundamentals courses offer a focus on student interests (e.g., for profit versus social ventures), and capstone courses on various career tracks (e.g., venture development, consulting, and leadership).
- Career preparation-A 1-credit/online professional development course prepares students for internships & recruiting activity. A gender, diversity and leadership course offered since 2008 demonstrates commitment to fostering inclusivity and belonging.
- Two living/learning communities– The original BIZ Experiencesial community is one of the longest-running in the country (since 2005).
- A second community focused on data science and BIZ Experiencesship was launched in 2023. (5) Won top awards-Model Program-USASBE 2020; Top 5 for Exceptional Activities Across Disciplines-GCEC 2018; & Excellence in Curriculum Innovation in BIZ Experiencesship-Deshpande Foundation 2017. The director has received awards for curriculum innovation, research, and diversity activities.
Courtesy of Drexel University22. Drexel University (#2 Mid-Atlantic)
Drexel University Close School of BIZ Experiencesship
Baiada Institute for BIZ Experiencesship
Philadelphia, PA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 43
Tuition: $62,412
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 41
What Sets Us Apart
Our BA in BIZ Experiencesship and Innovation, available in 3, 4, and 5-year options, is designed to prepare students for BIZ Experiencesial thinking and action across professional and personal domains. Students are prepared for diverse avenues: innovating within established companies, working in small or growing ventures, and starting new ventures. Students learn and apply critical BIZ Experiencesial skills and nurture their BIZ Experiencesial mindset. The curriculum spotlights specialized courses, notably ""Launch It!"" with seed funding for business initiation and ""Ready, Set, Fail"" providing experiential learning from setbacks.
Our degree, BS in Sustainability and Innovation, aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, prompting students to address complex intersecting challenges of society, commerce, and environment. This curriculum is enhanced with courses in art, science, and business.
Both programs require a minor, encouraging personal exploration that broadens perspectives for future endeavors. Program core attributes include resilience, opportunity recognition, self-sufficiency, and effective communication. Our BIZ Experiencesship Co-Op program provides students with growth opportunities which are backed by faculty mentors, and up to $19,000 in scholarships per student. Drexel's location, adjacent to Philly's Innovation Neighborhood, provides easy access to the city's robust BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem.
Courtesy of University of Oregon23. University of Oregon (#2 West)
Lundquist Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Eugene, OR
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 32
Tuition: $12,720 (in-state); $36,615 (out-of-state)
What Sets Us Apart
Programs are co-created with student leaders. We believe that an BIZ Experiencesship program should be BIZ Experiencesial, and students are considered co-founders and leaders of all of our programs. -Proximity to Silicon Valley. We bring tech founders and investors up from the Bay Area on a regular basis, and every year bring our students to SF and Seattle for on site visits and events. I spent 10 years leading BIZ Experiencesial programs at Michigan in Ann Arbor prior to coming to Oregon, and we've been able to productively engage more SF-based stakeholders this year than any of the years I was at Michigan. -Connectivity with cutting edge biotechnology. The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a $1B initiative to advance bioengineering and applied science research. Students from the Knight Campus participate side by side with business students to develop commercialization plans for deep tech. -Collaborative community building across many disciplines. Our programs serve students across the entire UO campus and we encourage multidisciplinary team formation whenever possible. -Opportunities to work directly with faculty members on IP-based innovations.
Courtesy of University of Utah24. University of Utah (#3 West)
Lassonde BIZ Experiences Institute
Salt Lake CIty, UT
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 30
Tuition: $12,424 (in-state); $34,900 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 189
What Sets Us Apart
Students can get an exceptional academic experience learning BIZ Experiencesship inside of the classroom and then immediately apply what they have learned through our wide array of programs and offerings outside of the classroom. The opportunities we provide students to learn and explore BIZ Experiencesship include academics, competitions, grants, workshops, prototype assistance, networking, mentoring, and more. Beyond these programs, we provide our students with unique experiences by being a student leader. These students provide much of our extracurricular programming and gain valuable project-based experience and leadership skills. Students at the University of Utah students are welcome to "live, create, launch" at Lassonde Studios, a one-of-a-kind building mixes a 20,000-square-foot creative space on the main floor with 400 residences above. This building houses students from over 60 different majors and has been featured in the New York Times and Architectural Digest. Utah and Salt Lake City are consistently recognized as a top location for business. The state is regularly ranked among the best states for business in the country by Forbes and other national publications. Lastly, we recently launched our new alumni program, called Lassonde for Life. This program provides free, lifelong BIZ Experiencesial support to all alumni through workshops, networking opportunities, resources, and more.
Courtesy of The University of Texas at Dallas25. The University of Texas at Dallas (#4 Southwest)
The University of Texas at Dallas
Institute for Innovation and BIZ Experiencesship
Richardson, TX
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 41
Tuition: $14,564 (in-state); $40,064 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 194
What Sets Us Apart
UT Dallas' approach to undergraduate BIZ Experiencesship offerings stands out due to its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world application, and experiential learning, all coordinated through a singular, central hub—the Institute for Innovation and BIZ Experiencesship (IIE). We view innovation and BIZ Experiencesship as a "common denominator" across all disciplines. This philosophy is embedded in our curriculum, with the undergraduate innovation and BIZ Experiencesship certificate program being open to all students across the UTD campus, allowing anyone—regardless of their major—to develop BIZ Experiencesial skills and thinking.
The IIE creates a cohesive ecosystem where faculty and students from diverse fields such as engineering, arts, and sciences collaborate on innovation, reflecting the real-world nature of BIZ Experiencesship. By supporting multiple student organizations and hosting signature events like speed networking, lunch and learns, and pitch competitions, the IIE provides students with valuable opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, and co-founders. Its centralized approach fosters collaboration across departments and disciplines, strengthening connections between students, faculty, and industry partners. Its approach also streamlines access to resources, networks, and BIZ Experiencesial growth, empowering the campus community to transform their ideas into real-world solutions, commercialize innovations, and scale their impact across industries.
Courtesy of Loyola Marymount University26. Loyola Marymount University (#4 West, #4 Under 10,000 students)
Fred Kiesner Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Los Angeles, CA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 21
Tuition: $50,283
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 40
What Sets Us Apart
- Our Mission: We have been teaching BIZ Experiencesship with a focus on ethics and social responsibility since 1972 before it was a hip thing to do. Our students and graduates are values-centered and possess moral courage. They build businesses that leave a positive impact on the world.
- Our Location (Silicon Beach: We are located in the center of one of the most vibrant ecosystems for BIZ Experiencesial activity (e.g., Youtube to Beyond Meat to SpaceX) that offer immense opportunities for internships, jobs, and projects.
- Our (family-like) atmosphere: Our faculty and staff members are incredibly dedicated to students' success. We form and maintain a close family-like atmosphere between students, alumni, and faculty that is unlike any other school.
- Our Track Record: We have a track record of developing successful BIZ Experiencess. Our graduates go on to found companies like Dave.com (IPO'd at $4B), Liquid IV (sold for ~$500M), General Finance Corp. (sold for $1B), and O Positiv (specialty vitamin for women), and many other small to medium sized businesses. Others become BIZ Experiencesial leaders in established companies and their communities.
- Our Innovative Curriculum: We are all about hands-on and experiential learning with an emphasis on real-world applications. We also offer a spectacular co-curricular program that includes The Hilton Lecture Series, The Dinner with A Winner, Startup Weekend, New Idea Pitch competition, Incubator Showcase, etc.
Courtesy of University of Delaware27. University of Delaware (#3 Mid-Atlantic)
Venture Development Center
Newark, DE
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 41
Tuition: $16,080 (in-state); $39,720 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 236
What Sets Us Apart
Horn BIZ Experiencesship offers relevant and accessible programming to ALL University of Delaware students, including programming threads pertaining to BIZ Experiencesship, social BIZ Experiencesship, intrapreneurship and technology commercialization. This includes a unique set of 7 undergraduate certificates (i.e., BIZ Experiencesial leadership; design & creative making; social innovation & BIZ Experiencesship; eco-entrepreneurship; technology innovation & BIZ Experiencesship; innovation & BIZ Experiencesship for health; and food systems innovation & BIZ Experiencesship). In addition, Horn emphasizes community building, maintaining an BIZ Experiencesial culture and creating synergies between academic, enrichment and new venture support programming — all of which is operated by a single unit— Horn BIZ Experiencesship. This includes more than 50 programs and events that are intended to enhance students' available means for making an impact through BIZ Experiencesship, including skill enhancement, networking and access to resources. Select examples include: Delaware Innovation Fellows — a four-year, selective enrichment program for creative, innovative and BIZ Experiencesial students in any major (see www.udel.edu/DIF), and Summer Founders, a pre-accelerator program providing students with stipends to enable them to work full-time on their ventures while benefiting from regular educational programming, active mentorship and external/investor feedback and guidance.
28. The Pennsylvania State University (#4 Mid-Atlantic)
The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State has 25+ BIZ Experiencesship centers across our 24 campus locations
Philadelphia, PA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 66
Tuition: $18,898 (in-state); $36,476 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 118
What Sets Us Apart
The program empowers undergraduates to transform their ideas into viable businesses, reimagine organizations, become their own bosses, and drive change in the global marketplace. With courses available to all 76,000 undergraduates across 24 campuses, the program has already engaged over 14,000 students from 172 different majors in at least one BIZ Experiencesship course. Each Penn State campus tailors the program to meet the unique needs of its students, helping them build connections with regional BIZ Experiencess and access business support services.
Courtesy of Texas Christian University29. Texas Christian University (#5 Southwest)
Institute for BIZ Experiencesship & Innovation
Fort Worth, TX
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 116
Tuition: $61,740
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 97
What Sets Us Apart
TCU's BIZ Experiencesship program stands out with its mission to cultivate the next generation of purpose-driven BIZ Experiencess through a comprehensive and integrated approach. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, complemented by a robust ecosystem of co-curricular programming that spans the entire university. The Institute for BIZ Experiencesship and Innovation serves as a dynamic sandbox where students across disciplines can apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Our program's excellence is reflected in its consistently high rankings in Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. News & World Report, and in Princeton Review. Additionally, TCU's faculty is globally recognized in the TCU Global University BIZ Experiencesship Research Productivity Rankings. TCU's BIZ Experiencesship program has made history as the only school in the Global Consortium of BIZ Experiencesship Centers (GCEC) to win three consecutive awards for cross-campus BIZ Experiencesship programming. Key initiatives include the CREATE Accelerator powered by the Shaddock Fund, the Richards Barrentine Values and Ventures Competition—the nation's premier undergraduate business plan competition—the Horned Frog Investment Network, the Innovative Teachers Guild, and Neeley NIL, which empowers student-athletes to navigate the evolving Name, Image, and Likeness landscape. These initiatives are part of TCU's unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, leadership, and impactful BIZ Experiencesship across the campus and beyond.
Courtesy of East Carolina University30. East Carolina University (#3 South)
Crisp Small Business Resource Center
Greenville, NC
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 23
Tuition: $7,170 (in-state); $23,447 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 225
What Sets Us Apart
The Miller School of BIZ Experiencesship focuses our efforts on engaged student learning & rural regional transformation. Our core purpose is to instill an BIZ Experiencesial mindset in our students and demonstrate the viability of BIZ Experiencesship as a key element of regional economic development. The BIZ Experiencesship degree includes courses with significant client interaction. Our faculty are focused on thought leadership in the areas of rural BIZ Experiencesship, small business development, and BIZ Experiencesship education. We provide impactful internships for our students and award-winning consulting projects for business clients, and this work is transforming our region through new venture growth and job creation. Our Crisp Center has a Faculty Alliance program that brings small businesses into classrooms across campus for experiential learning projects and to provide resources & best practices to help students convert knowledge into actionable ideas and new ventures. The Isley Innovation Hub (15,000 sq. ft. facility) connects our campus and serves as a catalyst for BIZ Experiencesship & innovation through multidisciplinary efforts. This space includes an Innovator-in-Residence who supports students and faculty, ideation & collaboration spaces and a makerspace for early-stage prototyping. Based on this work we have been recognized by USASBE as the winner of the Best Emerging Program and Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Awards as well as the Emerging Center Award from GCEC.
Courtesy of The University of Tampa31. The University of Tampa (#4 South)
John P. Lowth BIZ Experiencesship Center
Tampa, FL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 10
Tuition: $34,358
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 334
What Sets Us Apart
The distinguishing features of UT's UNDG ENT offerings revolve around our holistic approach to fostering BIZ Experiencesial skills. We emphasize a blend of theoretical knowledge and real-world experience that enhances students' ability to think creatively, recognize opportunities, and navigate complex problems. Our curriculum integrates a competency model from successful BIZ Experiencess, bridging the gap between academic theories & real-world BIZ Experiencesial experiences. This model enables students to apply their learning beyond the classroom, preparing them to adapt & thrive in dynamic business environments. It fosters creative thinking, opportunity identification, and innovative problem-solving abilities. Our program stands out due to its rigorous assessment and continuous improvement processes. We employ summative and formative evaluations to gauge student learning and program effectiveness. This commitment to continuous improvement, guided by comprehensive data, underscores our dedication to BIZ Experiencesial edu. excellence. We take pride in the intricate connectivity of our curricular and co-curricular programs, designed to reinforce and supplement one another. This design instills a comprehensive understanding of ENT, making our program distinctively robust and integrative. For the past 7 years, we refined our model, ensuring our program stays at the forefront of BIZ Experiencesial education. Commitment to continuous innovation is a key differentiator, setting our program apart.
Courtesy of Belmont University32. Belmont University (#5 South)
Thomas F. Cone Sr. Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Nashville, TN
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 35
Tuition: $42,540
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 118
What Sets Us Apart
The Jack C. Massey College of Business was founded by a nationally acclaimed BIZ Experiences who is the only person to take 3 companies public at the NYSE. The mission of the MCB is to educate BIZ Experiencesial and ethical future business leaders. It is unique to require ETP courses at the undergraduate level. Also, Belmont created the first Social BIZ Experiencesship major in the country, which focuses on creating sustainable social enterprises. We provide a clear path to equip our students through ideation, launch and development. After receiving a $2 MM endowment last year, the Center has been able to fund new initiatives to support our alumni and student BIZ Experiencess including grants, business building partnerships and resources. Since launching the ETP major in 2003, it has become the largest major in the business school. Experiential learning is at the heart of everything we teach in the MCB, but it is especially relevant within the ETP program. The robust offerings we've developed for our student BIZ Experiencess include our Hatchery, Accelerator, Endowed Grant Fund, Workshop Series, Alumni Mentor network, E-Village, and Business Pitch and Plan Competitions. Our robust mentor network includes over 150 alumni and local BIZ Experiencess. Through our innovative curricula, Cone Center co-curricular programming, emphasis on experiential learning, mentor network and endowment, we offer students the tools and resources to become successful BIZ Experiencess.
Courtesy of University of South Florida33. University of South Florida (#6 South)
Nault Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Tampa, FL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 17
Tuition: $6,410 (in-state); $17,324 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 120
What Sets Us Apart
Our BIZ Experiencesship major program has several distinguishing features. First and foremost, our program requires every student in the major to create a business (virtual or non-virtual) as a solopreneur or founder of a team-based venture. We provide all these students with a support infrastructure that facilitates venture creation (workshops, mentors, seed funding, networking etc.). Second, we strongly encourage all our students in the major to take part in the many extra-curricular programs we offer (same day pitch competitions, our year-long HUSTLE venture creation competition, the Student Innovation Incubator, networking events, SBDC activities etc.). And third, we bring the BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem into the classroom in the form of guest speakers, projects proposed by SMEs and new ventures in the local community where students in teams can work on for credit and vying for a spot in one of the local incubators or accelerators in the Tampa Bay region.
Courtesy of University of Dayton34. University of Dayton (#10 Midwest, #5 Under 10,000 students)
L. William Crotty Center for BIZ Experiencesial Leadership
Dayton, OH
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 35
Tuition: $49,140
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 156
What Sets Us Apart
UD students are immersed in every aspect of BIZ Experiencesship. The program is housed at the university's off-campus innovation hub. A space where multiple academic units work with 170+ startups. All BIZ Experiencesship programming is run out of this space. Like the first course where students pitch an idea, form teams, and receive a $5,000 investment to run their business to their capstone where students have an opportunity to launch a scalable tech venture. These businesses are created with the guidance of UD faculty, and the 350 experienced BIZ Experiencess in the hub. All of the core courses in BIZ Experiencesship utilize this space to connect students with BIZ Experiencess. These experiences are also offered outside the classroom. Through Flyer Enterprises students are running a $2.5 million business with 13 divisions on and off campus. Flyer Consulting has another group supporting and lending to local non-profits and startups, many through our neighborhood incubator in an underserved community. Other students are managing a $1 million seed fund through Flyer Angels. Engineering, design and business students are paid as interns to do hands-on projects for BIZ Experiencess through our Stitt Scholars program. At UD students have an opportunity to start a business, manage a business, invest in startups, lend to underrepresented BIZ Experiencess, raise capital for their ideas, and serve as an intern with myriad local startups. This vast array of opportunities is the UD Experience.
Courtesy of Saint Louis University35. Saint Louis University (#11 Midwest, #6 Under 10,000 students)
Chaifetz Center for BIZ Experiencesship
St. Louis, MO
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 163
Tuition: $53,244
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 36
What Sets Us Apart
We have dense graduate academic offerings: BIZ Experiencesship majors in business, campus-wide minors and supporting areas in BIZ Experiencesship open to all, 163 classes with BIZ Experiencesship content across 21 departments. We support BIZ Experiencesship in all its forms with a nationally recognized BIZ Experiencesship center, student business and medical technology accelerators, two makerspaces, a NSF I-corps site, a shared-use kitchen and student-led cafe, a student-led BIZ Experiencesship legal clinic, and two on-campus incubator spaces. We strive for innovation in action from our collection of competitions [elevator pitch, new venture accelerator, etc.], to the textbook we have developed that showcases our approach [Entrepreneurial Small Business from McGraw-Hill] and is used in over 250 US schools, to innovative pedagogy such as classes co-taught by standing faculty [many with BIZ Experiencesial experience] and local practicing BIZ Experiencess and experts. We have tight and deep integration with one of America's top-ranked startup cities (see WSJ, Kauffman, etc.). Our team are prominent players in national BIZ Experiencesship efforts like the Chaifetz Fellows Network, Kern Engineering BIZ Experiencesship Network and the Experiential Classroom.
Courtesy of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)36. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) (#7 South)
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
SCADpro
Savannah, GA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 32
Tuition: $35,190
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 133
What Sets Us Apart
SCAD is built on research, rigor, and relevance. The university's curriculum design reflects a recognition that BIZ Experiencesship is critical to professional success across all disciplines. SCAD added a new business core into the general education curriculum required of every SCAD student to understand contracts, marketing, and the language of business—from screenwriters negotiating with agents to architects opening their own studios to fine artists marketing their products and points-of-view.
Well-researched, intentional, and continual evolution of SCAD degree programs, with promising careers in mind, is just one reason SCAD enrollment has risen nearly 10% in the last two years. Where others prize tradition, SCAD leans into the future.
SCAD has originated programs to support and fund alumni BIZ Experiencesship. SCADpro Fund invests in new ventures to scale fast and solve business challenges through design innovation. To date, SCAD has invested $2.9M across 13 alumni-led companies. Our first Fund company investment, Liist, was also our first exit to Google within the first three years. 12 companies have raised a total of $136M in capital, generated more than $100M in revenue. SCAD Alumni Atelier, conceived and endowed by SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace, has supported over 175 alumni the time, space, and resources to create a new body of work in disciplines that range from fibers to fashion to industrial design to animation, investing over 1M.
Courtesy of Rowan University37. Rowan University (#4 Northeast)
Rowan Center for Innovation & BIZ Experiencesship
Glassboro, NJ
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 28
Tuition: $15,700 (in-state); $25,564 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 88
What Sets Us Apart
BIZ Experiencesship is one of Rowan's core values, and we view it as an interdisciplinary effort that bridges disciplines rather than creating silos. We emphasize student-centeredness, inclusivity, engagement, accountability, resilience, quality, and transparency in all our initiatives. Our commitment extends beyond the university, as we strive to benefit our local and state communities by partnering with and investing in regional businesses and organizations that align with our mission. Through these efforts, we aim to prepare an educated citizenry and skilled workforce, enhance public health and quality of life, and develop innovative products, services, and ideas.
Courtesy of Fordham University38. Fordham University (#5 Northeast)
Fordham Foundry
New York, NY
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 21
Tuition: $61,567
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 230
What Sets Us Apart
Fordham's undergraduate offerings are open to all students on campus without regard to major or background. This is true for both the curricular and co-curricular offerings. Thus, there is robust interaction in our BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem between people with all kinds of interests and goals. All of our offerings are experiential in nature, with each part of the curriculum offering multiple and varied opportunities to practice innovation and to advance existing ideas. These experiences are also usually team-oriented, enabling students to build relationships with other creative people and to learn how to function within organizations. Our curriculum is oriented toward humanistic management and the development of the whole person, providing students with a unique and principled way of looking at the new venture creation process. We offer courses such as Social BIZ Experiencesship and Social Innovation that help to foster this.
Courtesy of Boston University39. Boston University (#6 Northeast)
Innovate@BU
Boston, MA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 26
Tuition: $62,360
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 36
What Sets Us Apart
Our students can pursue their interest in BIZ Experiencesship in a flexible way that suits their schedule and fuels their passion. They can take a wide breadth of for-credit BIZ Experiencesship classes, whatever their chosen major. Our minor in innovation and BIZ Experiencesship students is available to all Undergraduate students. The students can choose from over 70 courses as they put together a course of study that matches their interests. We also have courses in "new venture creation" and "design thinking" in our general education program (The Hub). You get Hub units in these courses, which students now need to graduate. Lastly, we have a thriving co-curricular program that allows students to create their own ventures or work on their own projects. This is through the Innovate@BU initiative, which is now seven years old. A wide variety of programming is held in the IDG Capital Student Innovation Center, a customer-build innovation space on campus close to EPIC, a 15,000-square-foot maker space. Both these facilities are open to all students on campus. Our BIZ Experiencesship Program is about creating leaders who view BIZ Experiencesship as a means for solving big problems. We value equally social, non-profit, and for-profit ventures. We encourage our students to think big and to make an impact in the world.
Courtesy of University of Arizona40. University of Arizona (#6 Southwest)
McGuire Center for Entreprebeurship/FORGE
Tucson, AZ
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 65
Tuition: $13,277 (in-state); $38,784 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 42
What Sets Us Apart
A number of distinctive features characterize the McGuire Center. Our commitment to experiential education and a focus on the live intellectual property. McGuire's hallmark program, New Venture Development, provides students with an immersive year long experience in which they take a concept from idea to execution. Challenging students to understand their customers and deliver customer centered solutions is not just an academic exercise. Dedicated business mentors work with teams full-time throughout the year, bringing students through rigorous customer and product validation activities. A critical component to this process is our Hearst Experiential Learning grants, which fund student research, prototyping, and other validation activities. McGuire also provides students with a robust Maker Space, including resources for 3D printing and VR programming. McGuire elective courses and co-curricular events all contain experiential aspects, including the development of actionable business plans and active participation in micro-business marketplaces, hackathons, and startup weekends. Furthermore, the McGuire Center's specialized mentors encourage students to emphasize social BIZ Experiencesship and solve global problems. McGuire partners with community resources like Start-Up Tucson and supports the annual Tenwest BIZ Experiencesship festival as well as collaborate with other start-up organizations like Catalyst, UA Center for Innovation, FORGE and TechLaunch Arizona.
Courtesy of State University of New York - University at Buffalo41. State University of New York - University at Buffalo (#7 Northeast)
State University of New York - University at Buffalo https://www.princetonreview.com/schools/1024014
UB CoLab
Buffalo, NY
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 7
Tuition: $10,782 (in-state); $30,572 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 188
What Sets Us Apart
Our distinguishing features are focused on experiential programming that builds student confidence and an ability to work in environments of ambiguity, uncertainty, and change. We immerse students directly into real businesses and ask the students to solve actual problems faced by existing ventures.
Our experiential offerings include:
- Visits to Silicon Valley to develop hands-on experience, learn leading techniques in premier ecosystems, and expose students to diverse communities.
- The UB Blackstone Launchpad delivers workshops, hackathons, and competitions to expose thousands of UB students to a wide range of new venture challenges and skill development.
- Interdisciplinary curriculum that combines business education with other fields such as technology, engineering, design, and social sciences. This broadens students' perspectives and equips them with a well-rounded skillset to tackle complex problems.
- Our pitch competitions offer funding opportunities for student ventures. These events not only provide financial support but also help students gain exposure to potential investors and customers.
- Alumni engagement events play an essential role in inspiring our students. Our programs maintain strong alumni engagement to foster a sense of community and ongoing mentorship.
- Social impact and sustainability programs emphasize social BIZ Experiencesship practices, empowering students to create ventures that address pressing societal and environmental challenges.
Courtesy of University of Nebraska - Lincoln42. University of Nebraska - Lincoln (#12 Midwest)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Lincoln, NE
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 33
Tuition: $10,148 (in-state); $27,878 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 46
What Sets Us Apart
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is uniquely advantaged as we are not limited by a single, centralized BIZ Experiencesship program, but instead have multiple BIZ Experiencesship programs deployed across different colleges. Because these programs vary in their domain focus, approach to BIZ Experiencesship education, and student population; UNL offers BIZ Experiencesship education to a wider array of students, with greater customization. Our ability to meet the needs students where they are at in their academic journey is an exceptional value proposition for the University. We continue to grow our Franchising & Family Business programs as well as our pop-up offerings. Nebraska ranks in the top 10 states for franchise growth & is home to over 20 franchisor headquarters. We have been a leader in university franchise education since the 1980s. Working in/managing a family business requires additional insight to navigate family dynamics such as succession planning & governance. Our programs cater to students who are connected to a family business & includes experiential assignments that include students using their own family's business. Our pop-up courses innovate our curriculum, elevate student experiences & offer an accelerated way of earning credit. We offer 7 pop-up courses which provide flexibility to students in terms of meeting their degree requirements by allowing them to substitute for a regular 3 credit hour class.
Courtesy of Auburn University43. Auburn University (#8 South)
The Lowder Center for Family Business and BIZ Experiencesship, New Venture Accelerator, and Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management
Auburn, AL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 17
Tuition: $11,826 (in-state); $31,986 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 41
What Sets Us Apart
Students can enter the BIZ Experiencesship program via several avenues during their academic careers, including course enrollment or competition participation. For the former, they can choose between two minors, BET and ENFB.
BET minors are competitively selected from Business and Engineering majors. Students from any major can add the ENFB minor. This innovative program enhances students' BIZ Experiencesial mindset and provides them opportunities to hone their scientific/artistic skills by allowing some non-Business (like math and biology) classes to count as electives. Students from over 20 different majors have now enrolled. The minor also includes innovative coursework, including an internship where students can earn class credit for starting their own business.
For the latter, students may also begin their BIZ Experiencesial journeys via co-curricular activities like myriad BIZ Experiencesship competitions annually. Regardless of whether a student participates in ENFB courses or competitions, they can always receive mentorship from Lowder Center staff & affiliated faculty.
The most promising students are offered support from the New Venture Accelerator, including free office space and mentoring in a collaborative environment. Residents (and graduates) are also introduced to other promising growth avenues including follow-on competitions, national accelerator programs, angel investors, and more.
Courtesy of New Jersey Institute of Technology44. New Jersey Institute of Technology (#8 Northeast)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 30
Tuition: $19,974 (in-state); $37,664 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 47
What Sets Us Apart
The New Jersey Institute of Technology is a research university focused on technological innovation. This focus is shared by all the colleges at NJIT, and distinguishes NJIT from other universities. The BIZ Experiencesship program offered by NJIT's Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM) also shares in this multidisciplinary focus on technological innovation, and exposes students to three unique resources. First, NJIT hosts VentureLink, the largest new venture incubator in New Jersey (110,000 sq.ft) with 90 companies. BIZ Experiencesship students work in this ecosystem as part of their experiential learning, and establish startups there. Second, NJIT hosts the largest and best-equipped makerspace in the State (25,000 sq.ft), with student-centered intellectual property rights. Third, NJIT is a site for the National Science Foundation I-Corps program, which promotes and funds BIZ Experiencesship among university students and faculty. MTSM and the I-Corps program also prepare students for federal Small Business Innovation Research funding, which provides non-dilutive funding for BIZ Experiencess with technological innovations that address opportunities with societal significance. MTSM seeks to instill such visionary and impactful skills in its BIZ Experiencesship students.
Courtesy of University of Connecticut45. University of Connecticut (#9 Northeast)
Peter J. Werth Institute for BIZ Experiencesship and Innovation
Storrs, CT
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 59
Tuition: $17,226 (in-state); $39,894 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 24
What Sets Us Apart
At UConn, we've taken an innovative leap that bridges the worlds of business and science. Our BIZ Experiencesial initiatives integrate the analytical prowess of scientists with the strategic acumen of business students, creating a holistic BIZ Experiencesial landscape.
Central to our philosophy is the recognition that BIZ Experiencesship is a global force for progress. We prepare students for the nuances of emerging markets, understanding that these economies hold unique challenges and opportunities. By studying emerging market BIZ Experiencess and integrating knowledge from developing countries into our curriculum, we aim to produce leaders equipped to drive growth internationally.
A standout feature of our program is Hillside Ventures, UConn's student-run venture fund. Hillside Ventures offers students hands-on experience in funding BIZ Experiencesship, allowing them to evaluate and invest in real-world startups. This practical approach cultivates a deep understanding of the BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem from the ground up.
UConn's commitment extends beyond classroom learning. Our engagement with underrepresented groups in BIZ Experiencesship, combined with the practical experience offered through Hillside Ventures, positions UConn as a pioneering institution in the BIZ Experiencesial academic sphere.
Courtesy of Florida International University46. Florida International University (#9 South)
Florida International University
StartUP FIU, Pino Global BIZ Experiencesship Center, Small Business Development Center at FIU, and FIU CARTA Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator, Blackstone LaunchPad at FIU
Miami, FL
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 59
Tuition: $6,566 (in-state); $18,964 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 16
What Sets Us Apart
FIU's undergraduate offerings in BIZ Experiencesship are varied and deep. The breadth of offerings spans across incubators, centers and departments in six schools, colleges and divisions where offerings at most universities are concentrated in the College of Business. While the College of Business offers an BIZ Experiences certificate program that provides undergraduates from any major at FIU with the opportunity to complement their major field of study with an additional concentration in BIZ Experiencesship, having programs in our Chaplin School of Hospitality and College of Communication, Architecture + the Arts allow students access to BIZ Experiencesship programming with industry specific depth and expertise. Further, students have access to the StartUP FIU, Blackstone LaunchPad and the SBDC which are not bound to curricular constraints and were designed to help individuals start and scale their companies. Students who want to start companies get a rigorous, real-world environment through bootcamp style instruction, industry advisors, BIZ Experiencesship mentorship and access to sales channels and capital. Although not tallied in this survey, our 1-credit FIU experience course for all incoming freshmen (~1,500 students annually) was redesigned with StartUP FIU to infuse BIZ Experiencesship concepts, such as technology and design thinking to give all FIU students a framework for 21st Century critical thinking and problem solving.
Courtesy of University of Minnesota47. University of Minnesota (#13 Midwest)
The Gary S. Holmes Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Minneapolis, MN
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 16
Tuition: $16,488 (in-state); $36,402 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 51
What Sets Us Apart
We offer a broad range of experiential courses and programs led by a mix of researchers and experienced practitioners that enable students to gain practical experience and connections with the community. Our courses enable students to design new products, commercialize University technology, support corporate innovation, solve grand social challenges, and launch and operate real businesses (both within and outside their classes). In 2019 and again in 2024, we supported 25 undergraduate students to raise two $1 million for a student-owned venture capital funds that are connected to an experiential course and have placed investments in 28 startups around the country. Our MN Cup competition is the largest statewide startup competition in the country, awarding $5.8 million in cash prizes and supporting more than 26,000 BIZ Experiencess since 2005. Our Gopher Angels investor network provides invaluable connections with leading BIZ Experiencess and investors. Our WE* initiative organizes events and mentoring to encourage more women to pursue BIZ Experiencesship. Our internship programs place more than 60 undergraduate students each year with local startups. More than $150K of seed funding is available each year for student-founded companies, which are supported in our 6,500 sf Toaster Innovation Hub. As one of the only land-grant research universities located in the heart of a major metropolitan area, our students are continuously connected with a vibrant BIZ Experiencesial community.
Courtesy of The George Washington University48. The George Washington University (#5 Mid-Atlantic)
The George Washington University
Center for BIZ Experiencesial Excellence
Washington, DC
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 12
Tuition: $59,870
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 15
What Sets Us Apart
Women's Leadership: GW's Business School has the highest proportion of women MBAs in the world. The school is the home to the nationally award-winning women's BIZ Experiencesship curriculum. GWSB's Women's BIZ Experiencesial Leadership course is the winner of a US Association of Small Business and BIZ Experiencesship Excellence in BIZ Experiencesship Education Award together with the faculty-led ed tech and women's research initiative: The Hot Mommas Project which today is the world's largest women's case study library. Outside of the classroom, student leadership opportunities exist through the WEL Fellowship and WEL Council in which student leaders act as through leaders and ambassadors in women's BIZ Experiencesship and interact with mentors from the professional business community.
Courtesy of Washington State University49. Washington State University (#5 West)
Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Pullman, WA
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 13
Tuition: $12,997 (in-state); $29,073 (out-of-state)
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 16
What Sets Us Apart
Our offerings in BIZ Experiencesship span from more traditional classroom experiences to real world pitching and business accelerators providing our students with both depth and breadth in their BIZ Experiencesship experience. The Carson College of Business offers a BA in BIZ Experiencesship and a Minor in BIZ Experiencesship. The Center for BIZ Experiencesship leads The WSU Business Plan Competition, The Jones Milestone Accelerator, the Jones Sparks Program for early-career students, WSU BIZ Experiencesship Skills and Knowledge Accelerator (WESKA) for graduate students, Global BIZ Experiencesship Week Pitch Competition, NSF I-Corps Site and international partnerships. The on-campus student collaboration center, "The Den", offers meeting rooms, a kitchenette, snacks for students, a copy machine, and "hot desks" for small meetings, events, and workshops. Faculty and staff from multiple colleges hold office hours in "The Den" enabling students to come to a central location for information and resources. Our programs, events, clubs, and competitions teach students BIZ Experiencesial skills and a mindset which prepares them not only to take an idea from concept to launch, but also navigate non-profit and traditional career paths with grit and resilience. We have community consulting projects, internship opportunities, and highly engaged mentors. We regularly host successful BIZ Experiencesial alumni to mentor our current students, serve on various BIZ Experiencesship-related boards and committees.
Courtesy of American University50. American University (#6 Mid-Atlantic, #7 Under 10,000 students)
Veloric Center for BIZ Experiencesship
Washington, DC
Number of BIZ Experiencesship Courses Offered: 16
Tuition: $58,772
Companies Started by Graduates Over the Last 5 Years: 77
What Sets Us Apart
Our BIZ Experiencesship program is a dynamic ecosystem fostering innovation and real-world impact. By merging rigorous academics with hands-on experiences, we empower students to transform ideas into scalable solutions. Our program is comprised of seasoned faculty who are experienced BIZ Experiencess, an extensive and diverse mentor network of BIZ Experiencess, and an education-first student startup incubator, which equip students with the tools and knowledge to tackle both local and global challenges. Through a comprehensive curriculum and high-impact initiatives, we cultivate the BIZ Experiencesial and risk-taking mindset and drive tangible results including a broad range of student ventures working on issues that span the economy and the impact spectrum. Additionally, we offer a wide range of competitions that engage students from across campus, attracting a diversity of interests, perspectives and experiences into our BIZ Experiencesial community.
