Spark is for sophomores who want to gain—and sharpen—entrepreneurship skills in a project-based environment.

Ready to build something real? NVD is McGuire’s flagship yearlong program where students work in teams, learn from mentors, and take an idea all the way to a tested, pitch-ready venture. Apply junior year to participate as a senior! 

This unique, 4-year degree program combines engineering and business studies with flexibility to specialize in Entrepreneurship and other areas. 

Undergraduate Eller BSBA students can earn a double major in entrepreneurship by participating in NVD, an exciting year-long academic program taking an early-stage idea to a launch-ready venture.

Open to qualifying University of Arizona 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.

Undergraduate students from colleges outside of Eller have the option to receive a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development on their transcript by completing the New Venture Development program and an additional Finance or Marketing course. 

Students can pursue a BA in Applied Humanities with an Entrepreneurship emphasis through the College of Humanities and McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. The program combines transferable skills like creativity, critical thinking, and strategic storytelling with entrepreneurship training to create and scale human-centered organizations.

Open to the community, the Business Certificate Program is for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking practical, foundational training in core business areas like management, marketing, sales, legal, accounting, and finance.