Courses
Explore a range of exciting courses in entrepreneurship and innovation, including Farley's experiential NUvention courses, without committing to a minor.
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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
Farley + Journalism
To succeed in a complex, ever-evolving digital information ecosystem, journalists are using entrepreneurial skills and an innovative mindset more than ever. Farley coursework enhances journalism studies for students who want to explore roles beyond traditional media.
VentureCat 2022: The Results
Northwestern student startup teams with Farley ties took home first and third place prizes at the 2022 VentureCat startup competition.
Farley Center Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
Northwestern graduates Christina Kosmowski and Sharmila Shahani-Mulligan join the Farley Center advisory board.
Flipping Over Crypto
Farley graduate Daniel Polotsky is founder of CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency ATM startup that exploded from the dorms of Northwestern to the big time.
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Thanksgiving vacation begins 6 p.m.
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