Reality Based University Entrepreneurship Education

by Chapman University

Reality Based University Entrepreneurship Education

THE GEORGE L. Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman University distinguishes itself by providing students and alumni with unmatched access to exceptional teachers and scholars, and a network of top executives in one of the nation’s most dynamic business communities.

Faculty members develop business leaders who create value for their organizations by blending the capacity for sound economic reasoning and a global perspective with the qualities of individual initiative, accountability, effective communication, and integrity.

Students depart from the confines of a classroom to the business world with a transferability of knowledge, skills, and attitudes existing within the broader field of business.In the fast-paced, ever-changing field of entrepreneurship, one can never have too much hands-on experience. The Argyros School aims to close the gap between the academic and real world by offering curricular and co-curricular opportunities that supplement what students learn in the classroom with reality-based education.

The Argyros School emphasizes the importance of practical experiences and influential business relationships by increasing students' exposure to the business world. Students depart from the confines of a classroom to the business world with a transferability of knowledge, skills, and attitudes existing within the broader field of business.

Students participate in field study projects, internships, internal and external competitions, student organizations, international travel courses, and are exposed to notable business leaders. Chapman’s emphasis on small class size, quality education, and fully preparing the next generation of business leaders has given the Argyros School national recognition by BusinessWeek, Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

Chapman University’s Argyros School distinguishes itself by providing students and alumni unmatched access to exceptional teachers and award-winning scholars. In addition, top executives in one of the nation’s most dynamic business communities regularly visit the university where events, lectures and resources are made available to students on a frequent basis.

students and faculty are also able to engage in collaborative research opportunities that create unparalleled value for their organizationsMany of the business leaders who visit campus are members of the Argyros School’s Board of Counselor and Corporate Partners groups and are actively involved in mentoring business school students.  By establishing reputable research centers and institutes, students and faculty are also able to engage in collaborative research opportunities that create unparalleled value for their organizations. 

"As our Argyros School of Business and Economics is moving towards greater implementation of reality-based education and an emphasis on both corporate and individual entrepreneurship, your business and entrepreneurial expertise and input is vital as we develop the next generation of entrepreneurs."—P.K. Shukla, Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship, Chapman University