Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Action
At the Schulze School, we teach students to use entrepreneurial skills to solve problems that matter and create value for others. Learn to:
- Identify and evaluate new opportunities
- Transform innovations into sustainable businesses
- Forge connections with fellow student innovators and seasoned entrepreneurs
- Build a solid foundation for long-term success.
The education you’ll receive at the Schulze School is experiential and practical, and you’ll learn both in the classroom and out in the field. You’ll gain highly applicable, concrete skills to use in the real world, whether you start your own business or drive innovation and strategic growth for an existing business or social enterprise.
Schulze is more than a school—it’s a hub of innovative thinking that engages students, seasoned entrepreneurs, small businesses, change makers and leaders. Innovators from all disciplines come to the Schulze School to explore new opportunities, make connections and turn their ideas into reality.
Empowering students to innovate for social impact
Socially conscious Tommiepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs are changing the game with their innovative approach to solving real-world problems. Explore how our students and alumni are using their businesses as a force for good to build communities and seek transformative solutions.
Family Business Center
Schulze Innovation Fund
Community Entrepreneurship Program
The Community Entrepreneurship Program is a 10-month, hands-on program for community members facing economic hardship who have a dream of starting and growing a business. Entrepreneurs are supported through a six-week business training bootcamp, one-on-one mentorship, connections to community resources, and more.
In the News: John McVea Discusses Deadline for Rideshares to Pullout of Minneapolis
John McVea, professor at the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, recently spoke with KSTP about negotiations between city officials and rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, as well as the complexities facing similar startups. From the story: So far, the City of Minneapolis says it’s received four applications for rideshare licenses, but it’s… The post In the News: John McVea Discusses Deadline for Rideshares to Pullout of Minneapolis appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Read MoreIn the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Decline in Happiness of America’s Youth
Christopher Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, and author of the new book, Is Your Work Worth It?, recently spoke with Business Insider about the atypical happiness curve being shaped by young people in the U.S. From the story: To be sure, it’s no shock young people aren’t feeling… The post In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Decline in Happiness of America’s Youth appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Read MoreIn the News: Mike Porter on Target’s New Self-Checkout Restrictions
Mike Porter, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the new Target self-checkout rules and the potential reasons behind the decision. From the story: Beginning on March 17, 2024, shoppers in a hurry will have an easier time grabbing and going as the Minnesota-based retailer… The post In the News: Mike Porter on Target’s New Self-Checkout Restrictions appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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