Courses
Explore a range of exciting courses in entrepreneurship and innovation, including Farley's experiential NUvention courses, without committing to a minor.
Start here. Go far.
Entrepreneurship and innovation education open to all
We teach all Northwestern students how to think like innovators and use creative problem-solving skills to help turn their ideas into reality. Explore the Farley Center’s wide range of resources and courses, from foundational classes in leadership, accounting, and marketing to experiential, team-based classes in which startup ideas are developed. The innovative mindset and entrepreneurial skills taught at Farley can apply to any career path.
Academics and Resources
Coursework, connections, and tools to move your unique ideas into the world
Rooted in the McCormick School of Engineering, our comprehensive, credit-bearing coursework is accessible to all Northwestern students, no matter their area of study or experience level.
Entrepreneurship Minor
Supplement your undergraduate or graduate degree with focused study in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Student Resources
Be supported through your entire entrepreneurial journey by connecting with peers, spaces, and mentors.
Get to Know Us
We embrace cross-disciplinarity
At the Farley Center, we believe everyone can be an innovator. That means we bring together students from all backgrounds in the classroom for a unique interdisciplinary experience. See how entrepreneurial skills can apply to all paths — including medicine, law, journalism, music, and more.
News & Events
News
VentureCat 2025: The Results
Northwestern’s annual student startup competition returns to campus for its 12th year.
A New Sublease on Life
Farley student Bella Le Sage shares how Farley courses, staff, and resources supported her journey from student athlete to full-time startup founder.
Farley Announces 2025 Morehead Family Innovator Fellows
The Farley Center has named Trevor Abbott (’26) and Victoria Israel (’26) as the 2025 Morehead Family Innovator Fellows. The Northwestern Engineering students will share a stipend to develop their startup, HaptE, over a 10-week summer program.
From Astronomy to TikTok Shop: How Farley Shaped Emia Musabegovic's Entrepreneurial Journey
Emia Musabegovic (’24) shares her Farley alumni story—tracing her path from aspiring astrophysicist to innovative TikTok Shop leader—where entrepreneurial thinking became her key to solving big problems in tech.
Events
Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students
September 8
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration
September 12
All Day
Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students
September 15
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late regist...
September 16
All Day