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
Serving Up Success
Vanessa Streng (WCAS ’22), a Farley alum and former Northwestern student-athlete, leverages lessons from entrepreneurship and tennis in her role at Microsoft.
Consulting for Wearable Technology: A Catalyst for Innovation
Launched in 2018, Consulting for Wearable Tech offers Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students hands-on consulting experience with wearable technology companies.
Facing Off Against Concussions
Farley student Lewis Simon advocates for young athletes’ brains through his line of performance clothing.
When Big Businesses Act Like Startups
In the Farley Center’s new Corporate Innovation course, students discover how the entrepreneurial mindset can – and does – live in larger enterprises.
Events
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
August 14
All Day
Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
August 15
All Day
Fall 2024 Classes Begin (No Northwestern Monday in Fall)
September 24
All Day
Last day to add a class or change a section for Fall (Last day fo...
September 30
All Day