Entrepreneurship

We are innovators, incubators and doers – empowering students to turn ideas into impact. Through hands-on learning and community partnerships, we fuel the city and beyond.

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We are innovators, incubators and doers

Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the College of Business. It fuels innovation, drives opportunity and prepares our students to be bold builders and problem solvers. Rooted in the strengths of Louisville and connected to a global vision, we empower students with the skills and mindset to recognize opportunities, create change and launch ideas that make an impact – on business, on community and on the world.

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Entrepreneurship minor

Differentiate yourself with this minor, which focuses on building on your innovation strengths. Challenge yourself to explore. The minor is open to all College of Business students, no matter their major.

Innovation MBA

Our acclaimed innovation MBA gives you the skills, confidence and connections needed to launch a new business or provide innovative leadership at your current organization.

PHD in entrepreneurship

A unique doctoral program, structured to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of entrepreneurship in society. Explore launching your academic career.

By the numbers

#1 in Kentucky

Top entrepreneurship program in the state of Kentucky by Entrepreneur by The Princeton Review

#5 in the South

South Regional ranking by The Princeton Review

Top 25

Graduate programs in entrepreneurship for 2021 by The Princeton Review

Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship

Facilitating the innovative-minded is at the heart of the Forcht Center’s continuing mission: bringing ideas from concept to reality through mentorship, advocacy and resource allocation. Established in 2008, the Forcht Center strives to diversify the existing entrepreneurial economic base in Louisville while building an intrapreneurial drive within the culture of established businesses. Let the Forcht Center prepare your next venture through a comprehensive suite of programs and resources.

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Entrepreneurship Club

The Entrepreneurship Club is open to all UofL students with an interest in entrepreneurship. We connect UofL to the broader, regional entrepreneurial ecosystem via events, social media and participation in the various endeavors created by and for entrepreneurs. We also run the Cardinal Challenge competition each year.