Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business has been named the top MBA program for entrepreneurship in the United States and second in the world.
The school jumped from sixth place last year to surpass prestigious institutions like the University of Michigan, Duke University, and UCLA. Dean Charles J. Robel expressed his gratification at the ranking, stating that it reflects ASU’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset throughout its programs.
The school’s rise in the rankings is seen as an external marker of this ongoing dedication. The rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of 16 data points collected through school surveys. These factors include the percentage of MBA elective courses focused on entrepreneurship, the size of the school’s main entrepreneurship club, available incubator or accelerator space, and startup award money accessible to MBA students.
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Carey MBA program provides extensive support for students interested in starting their own businesses. The curriculum includes core and specialized courses in entrepreneurship, as well as related electives. These courses are designed to help students develop essential skills in idea generation, opportunity assessment, concept development, resource acquisition, funding, managing growth, and harvesting the business.
An associate dean for graduate programs at W. P. Carey emphasized that the entrepreneurship courses put students in the shoes of an entrepreneur, helping them make real-time business decisions with limited information.
The program also offers sponsored opportunities to access venture funding, mentorship from experienced business leaders, and support for students pursuing their ideas and turning them into successful ventures. Mike Shufeldt, a W. P.
Carey MBA graduate and founder of Ignite Healthcare Solutions and Xcellerant Ventures, credited the school’s Executive Connections mentorship program as instrumental to his success. He maintains a close relationship with his mentor, a lifelong entrepreneur, who provides guidance and support for his business growth.
