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
To Stand Out, Build a Buzzworthy Brand
Held this spring, Farley's new Building a Buzzworthy Brand course paired student teams with small and mid-sized companies to assess their brand strength.
Christopher Schuh Named Dean of McCormick School of Engineering
A renowned researcher, entrepreneur, educator, and alumnus, Schuh will join Northwestern from MIT.
Cue the Curves Wins VentureCat Grand Prize
Farley Center student Charlotte Oxnam earned the $150,000 prize for her company’s plus-size shopping app.
How NUvention: Medical and VentureCat Propelled Two Student Entrepreneurs
With origins in Farley's NUvention: Medical course and momentum fueled by VentureCat, digital fertility app Zuri is on the path to commercialization.
Events
Northwestern Engineering Dean's Reception
June 11
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognit...
June 11
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation
June 11
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Commencement
June 12
All Day
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