McGuire Center Programs

McGuire Center Programs

Entrepreneurship and innovation start here.

The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship offers learning and resources to cover every angle of great entrepreneurship, for all levels and types of University of Arizona students. From undergrads in other majors to Eller undergrads, Eller MBA students and doctoral students, and community members, those in McGuire Center programs emerge equipped to thrive and to lead.

#8

ranked undergraduate program among public programs (#16 overall)
U.S. News & World Report (2020)

#5

ranked graduate program among public programs (#12 overall) 
U.S. News & World Report (2020)

#17

national ranking for public MBA entrepreneurship program (#1 in Arizona)
Bloomberg Businessweek (2018) 


Undergraduate Programs


Master's Programs and Courses

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The best thing the McGuire Center did was challenge me to think differently from day one. The summer assignments launched me right into the mindset of an entrepreneur. They are about seeing the world, observing challenges and finding solutions. 

Yale Jesser '15 BSBA (Marketing and Entrepreneurship), Co-founder, CrateCrops


Professional Education

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership

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.

Nonprofit Professional Workshops

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.

McGuire Mexico Scholars

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.

Certificate in Small Business

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.

Eller Executive Education

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.

Heritage Food Startup Series

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.