Fall 2026 is your reset.
Who are you becoming?
What do you want the year to look like?
What are you actually going to build—for your career, your ideas, yourself?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve got you.
You’ve probably seen us say it before: Entrepreneurship isn’t a job title—it’s a mindset. And it’s true. It’s not about waiting for the “right time.” It’s about starting now.
Entrepreneurship is doing.
Testing ideas. Taking risks. Learning fast. Bouncing back. Building with people who’ve been there before.
Whether you’re an undergrad or a grad, our courses and programs go beyond theory. You’ll learn the fundamentals and actually put them into practice—so you’re ready for whatever path you choose.
Not sure where to start? We pulled together a list of courses to help you build that mindset. Dive in and explore what’s possible.
UNDERGRADUATE
Management of Technology and Innovation 3 credits
ENTR 390.101 (32482)
In today’s fast-changing, tech-driven market, organizations must be agile and entrepreneurial to succeed. This course builds your ability to think strategically about innovation and understand how organizations develop and launch new products.
Entrepreneurship Practicum 3 credits
ENTR 411 (multiple sections)
This hands-on practicum course immerses students in developing their own ideas for new ventures through the exploration of problem spaces, customer discovery, entrepreneurial biases, and idea testing. This course also fulfills the Practicum requirement for U-M’s undergraduate Entrepreneurship Minor.
Startup Sales 2 credits
ENTR 412 (32737)
Dive into the fast-paced world of entrepreneurial B2B sales. This course builds your skills in sales organization, process, technical selling, and handling objections—using real-world challenges and modern tools to accelerate your success.
Innovation for Urban Impact 3 credits
ENTR 419 (32816)
Turn your ideas into action. In Innovation for Urban Impact, you’ll tackle real-world urban challenges alongside entrepreneurs, reimagining business models to address evolving technologies, demographics, and inequalities—while building ventures that create meaningful change. This course also fulfills the Practicum requirement for U-M’s undergraduate Entrepreneurship Minor.
Organizational Values and Ethics in Startups 2 credits
ENTR 422 (32738)
How do entrepreneurs balance profit and responsibility? In this course, you’ll tackle real-world ethical challenges through case studies, media analysis, and team projects. Explore how decisions shape company culture, communities, and the world—while building the skills to lead with integrity in your own ventures.
GRADUATE LEVEL
All of our ENTR courses count toward the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
An Introduction to Innovation: Tools for Career Success 3 credits
ENTR 500 (multiple sections)
This program covers key topics, including intellectual property, market research, product-market fit, equity, project management, communication, and securing investment and funding.
Technology-Inspired Business Models 3 credit hours
ENTR 520 (21585)
Designed for STEM students, this course explores value creation vs. value capture while building skills to identify opportunities, develop business models, and assess fundability to bring ideas to life.
Project Management and Consulting 3 credits
ENTR 560 (multiple sections)
Build essential consulting skills through real-world, team-based projects with startups and nonprofits—gaining hands-on experience in consulting and project management while making a meaningful impact.
Creativity and Product Development 3 credits
ENTR 570 (23817)
Creativity and storytelling are essential to product development. This course helps you strengthen both as you explore and prototype new ideas—building skills to be a more effective teammate, problem solver, and leader.
This is your moment to start building.
Pick a course. Try something new. Follow the idea that won’t leave you alone.
Your future isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create.