Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

The Center's Mission

To help individuals discover and nurture their entrepreneurial potential for the creation of new ventures and the enhancement of their entrepreneurial spirit.

The Center's Goal

We seek to provide individuals with the requisite tools to help them achieve their entrepreneurial potential through experiential learning.

Upcoming Events

Submission Deadline for the Collegiate Business Concept Competition - March 10, 2023 11:59pm
Collegiate Business Concept Competition Live Pitch Event - April 6, 2023 (Time: TBD)

Key Features for Students

An undergraduate major in Entrepreneurial Studies
An undergraduate minor in Entrepreneurial Studies for non-business students.
Student Venture Fund (SVE) – Rider will provide seed money for Norm Brodsky College of Business students to create their own ventures while they earn their undergraduate degree. The Student Venture Experience won a Best Practice Award at the Small Business Institute National Conference in San Diego.
Small Business Institute – Provides confidential consulting to small businesses and organizations by teams of faculty-supervised graduate or upper-level undergraduate business students.
Advisory Board – Entrepreneurs who can offer advice and guidance to students – currently used for SVE and SBI.
The Entrepreneurial Studies Center is located in Sweigart 226 – business students have this location to brainstorm venture ideas.
Resources for Current Students and Alumni