School of Entrepreneurship - Florida Gulf Coast University

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Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Master of Science in Entrepreneurship BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN

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Celebrating Excellence in Fostering the Entrepreneurial Mindset Across the Community

Our Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program received the prestigious USASBE Model Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator/Incubator Award.
The award signifies our strong commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering innovation among local veterans.

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FGCU Entrepreneurship Major Jade Gibson started Jade Strings

Entrepreneurs Come From Everywhere

Musician turned entrepreneur, Jade Gibson ('19), turned her passion for playing music into a successful luxury wedding and event entertainment company, called Jade Strings. With the knowledge gained through classes and mentoring, Jade now has over 200 clients.

Entrepreneurship Major JADE'S STORY

FGCU Entrepreneurship Major and Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program Participant Corey Umstott started Eagle Auto Repair

Transferring Military Skills to Startup Life

Marine Corps Veteran, Corey Umstott ('20), had a dream of owning an auto repair shop one day, and through the FGCU Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, Corey now owns and operates a profitable mobile auto repair company called Eagle Auto Repair.

VETERANS PROGRAM COREY'S STORY

Makenzie Whitaker and Olive her Service Pig

Medical marvels Through The eyes of a Pig

Makenzie Whitaker ('19) was a Runway Program Participant, an English Major with an Entrepreneurship Minor, and is a kidney transplant survivor. She brought her dream to life with her book, The Kidney Kronicles, to help kids and families through difficult medical procedures.

entrepreneurship Minor Makenzie's STORY

A Program for Everyone

Academic Programs: Students working in entrepreneurship class

Entrepreneurship
Major

Design your path to an innovative career with a degree that encourages creativity and promotes success.

START YOUR FUTURE

Entrepreneurship students working outside

Entrepreneurship
Minor

A great option for those that want to learn entrepreneurship, but have a deep passion for something else.

expand your capabilities

Entrepreneurship students working as team

Entrepreneurship
Masters Degree

For professionals interested in learning more about corporate innovation or starting their own business.

GO BEYOND

Design students working on class project

Digital Media Design Major

Students will develop skills around interactive design, motion graphics, game design and visual communication.

Become a Designer

Accreditation Information

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees, which includes the degrees offered through the Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship.

Additional information on FGCU institutional accreditation is available at www.fgcu.edu/accreditation.