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
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.
Q&A with Zach Supalla, Founder and CEO of Particle
Northwestern alum Zach Supalla (MMM ’12) built IoT company Particle after creating a smart light bulb prototype in a Farley entrepreneurship class.
One-on-one with Aneta Gola
As a product management director and adjunct lecturer, Gola (MBA ’18) emphasizes that curiosity is fundamental to success in the field.
Events
Corporate Innovation Speaker Series: Jeff Henshaw
May 13
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Corporate Innovation Speaker Series: Nick Renold
May 22
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
VentureCat: Northwestern's Annual Student Startup Competition
May 28
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
2024-2025 Commencement Ceremony
June 15
All Day