CLARKSON University understands that successful entrepreneurship is tied to innovation – and innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It's the by-product of a culture of creativity cultivated in a classroom, a work place, or the real world. It's about teamwork, problem-solving, and leveraging technology. It's about flexibility and the ability to turn on a dime in response to sudden changes in the marketplace. Clarkson’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program is built on these principles. 

In a two-semester entrepreneurship capstone course, students create a start-up company,  secure funding, design a marketing campaign, negotiate with vendors, and bring their product or service to the marketplace — all in their first yearFrom the moment students step foot on the Clarkson campus, they are challenged to use creative and integrative thinking, work within teams, launch new ventures, and develop the flexible skills necessary for success in a global marketplace.

Opportunities for Student Entrepreneurship

In a two-semester entrepreneurship capstone course, students create a start-up company,  secure funding, design a marketing campaign, negotiate with vendors, and bring their product or service to the marketplace — all in their first year.

Students also have opportunities in the classroom and through extracurricular activities, such as Clarkson’s award-winning CEO club, to effectively manage innovation or be part of a team that develops new product designs and applications as well as bold marketing strategies. A special emphasis is also placed on green business principles and social entrepreneurship.

Clarkson’s Global Study Program ensures that all its business students have international experience prior to completing their degrees. A group of business students recently spent two weeks in Northern Italy meeting with Italian entrepreneurs, while another toured China. Clarkson’s strong partnerships with industry leaders create co-op and internship opportunities for its students around the world and here at home.