Close By The Numbers

The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University is dedicated to developing innovative thinkers and leaders with many opportunities and resources provided to students, like the top-rated co-op program and the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship.

Rankings

#2 Best Co-op Internship Program (Drexel)

#2 Princeton Review Mid Atlantic Entrepreneurship: Undergraduate

#3 Princeton Review Mid Atlantic Entrepreneurship: Graduate

#25 Princeton Review Top 50 Entrepreneurship: Graduate

Teaching & Enrollment

  • 10,438 total university students taught (from Academic Years 2013-2023)

Entrepreneurship Co-ops and Funding

  • 62 students received almost $1 million in funding

Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship

  • 94 companies started by alumni who engaged with Baiada and graduated (from Academic Years 2013-2022)
  • $3.5 billion raised by these companies
  • $555,081 awarded competition prizes

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Empowering The Next Generation Of Leaders Through Strategic Partnerships
Under the expert guidance of Professor John Wilson and Professor Rosemary Rys, students work on real-world projects that challenge them to develop comprehensive public relations campaigns. This hands-on experience equips students with the ability to craft compelling narratives, build strong media relationships, and measure campaign effectiveness.
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Unveiling Funding For Impact: New Special Topics Course At Drexel
Drexel University's Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship ups the ante this spring with "Funding for Impact: Bridging Investment and Philanthropy," a new special topics course.
May 3, 2024
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Applications For 2024-2025 Fall-Winter Entrepreneurship Co-op Are Open Now!
Are you looking for a way to adapt your own business ideas into your Drexel Co-op? The Close School’s Entrepreneurship Co-op offers all Drexel undergraduate students the opportunity to use their own company as their Co-op experience, alongside a $19,000 scholarship, mentorship from Close School faculty and entrepreneurs, and more! Applications will remain open until Friday, May 31st, at 11:59 PM EDT.
May 1, 2024
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