Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Education and Workshops

Academics

The following academic programs and workshops are designed to enhance knowledge and expertise in specific areas.

ยป Courses

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course introduces students to the primary aspects necessary for launching a new venture or business. Students will work in teams to develop a product or service from the planning stages to implementation that will result in a business plan. Students will also learn about the supporting functions to a start-up venture and the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.

MKT2123

3

Design + Tech Studio

This introductory design studio focuses on engaging students in trans-disciplinary design exploration through critical-thinking and experimentation. In this course students will focus on gaining an understanding of design and the design process through critical research, analysis, synthesis, ideation and deployment. Students will be introduced to the formal and conceptual principles of design; learn how to employ different thinking methods; identify and understand elements used in design; gain a working knowledge of analogue and digital tolls used in the practice of design and small-scale manufacturing; and be introduced to the idea of design entrepreneurship.

DES1013

3

ยป Programs

Workshops

A variety of workshops are available:

ยป Lunch and Learn

Drop by any of our Lunch & Learns to strengthen your skills while grabbing a bite to eat.ย  Held from 11:30am to 12:30pm on the third Thursday of every month in the Buell Buildingโ€™s room M336, capacity is set at 25 based on first come first served.

September 18, 2025
The Entrepreneurial Mindset

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย 

October 16, 2025
Initiative and Self Reliance

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย 

November 20, 2025
Flexibility and Adaptability

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย 

ยป Seminars

Drop by any of our free seminars to develop your expertise. Refreshments are typically provided and registration is required.

September 26, 2025
1:00 PM
The 1st Steps to Creating a Startup

Buell Building, Room M336

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย 

November 14, 2025
1:00 PM
Startup Customer Acquisition

Buell Building, Room M336

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย 

January 23, 2026
1:00 PM
Pivoting a Startup

Buell Building, Room M336

We will add a description of the event as soon as it is available.ย