McGuire Center Education

Open to qualifying UA undergraduates in any non-business major program, this minor equips students with the practical skills, innovative mindset and real-world experiences to compete more strongly wherever their career path takes them.

University of Arizona students of any major can apply to participate in the McGuire New Venture Development program during their senior year, earning a Certificate in Entrepreneurship.

Develop a foundation in the principles and practices of entrepreneurship and innovation with the skills and tools you need to lead as an entrepreneur, whether in your own startup or a corporate setting.

The New Venture Development Program is a challenging and engaging year-long experience open to UA undergrads and grads, and it fulfills the experiential learning requirement of Eller MBA programs. MBA students may participate in the program as part of their MBA entrepreneurship concentration or as a two-course elective.

Available for University of Arizona doctoral students pursuing degrees outside Eller, this minor teaches a valuable entrepreneurial skill set, including new strategies for supporting and growing research agendas and activities.

University of Arizona students of any major can apply to participate in the McGuire New Venture Development program during their senior year, earning a Certificate in Entrepreneurship.

Teaching innovative approaches to the business of nonprofits, this program is taught jointly by Eller faculty and community nonprofit leaders. The certificate helps participants build the business skills and mindset needed to meet today’s challenges and changing contexts.

These half-day standalone workshops are presented by Eller faculty as well as leaders in the Tucson nonprofit community, with the aim of helping participants build valuable business skills to enhance their work in the nonprofit sector.

This women’s economic empowerment initiative, launched recently, gives underemployed women in Sonora, Mexico the chance to cultivate leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset through an eight-part workshop series.

This educational program for minority-owned small business owners consists of six business classes covering management, marketing, sales, accounting, finance and even legal issues. The classes are taught in both English and Spanish.

Work with our internationally recognized faculty in a top-ranked, non-degree executive development program at Eller. We’ll consult with you to identify current and future organizational challenges, then collaboratively develop customized solutions.

The Heritage Food Startup Series is for food entrepreneurs interested in incorporating heritage foods into their business and for foodies and farmers wondering how to develop their heritage food idea and launch their business.