Experience an MBA in Entrepreneurship

One of the most impactful courses in the entrepreneurship concentration is “Entrepreneurial Thinking.” This course examines the mindset of accomplished entrepreneurs. It looks at their ability to establish sustainable businesses amidst uncertain climates. Collaboration with local entrepreneurs is a highlight. 

Students will focus on business model design, venture finance, marketing in new organizations, and direct selling. It helps students develop the mindset and skills needed to face the challenges of entrepreneurship. 

Inc. Magazine ranked our entrepreneurship and new ventures program as  "one of the top 10 entrepreneurship courses in the U.S.” In this program, students learn how to tackle the difficult transition between planning and launching a new venture. Students will transform early-stage ideas into viable enterprises and hone their ability to respond to market feedback. 

Willamette MBA’s entrepreneurship concentration has established a strong reputation. Businessweek has consistently ranked the program within the top 50 entrepreneurship courses in the US. This recognition is due to our commitment to provide students with exceptional entrepreneurial skills and the drive to succeed. Whether students choose to start their own businesses or work in large organizations, the training they receive at Willamette will directly support their goals.

One of the standout features of Willamette MBA’s entrepreneurship concentration is the Angel Fund program. In this two-semester course, students work alongside executives, business leaders, and investors as they fund start-up ventures. 

This program allows students to apply their classroom knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will analyze potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and work with a professional Advisory Board. They will have an impact on real entrepreneurial ventures, become savvy investors, and develop a strong professional network.

This program allows students to apply their classroom knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will analyze potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and work with a professional Advisory Board. They will have an impact on real entrepreneurial ventures, become savvy investors, and develop a strong professional network.

The Angel Fund program relies on a self-sustaining model, reinvesting all the proceeds from angel investments. This allows future MBA students to benefit from this unique hands-on learning experience and support future start-ups.