Establishing an Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Program in Higher Education

Abstract

The entrepreneurship curriculum at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) provides students with the skills and knowledge to start and grow their own businesses. In this article we will discuss GVSU\u27s experiences in establishing a successful interdisciplinary and experiential entrepreneurship program. GVSU has faced several challenges in its journey. Based on the lessons learned along the way, this study presents a structured approach for successfully launching an entrepreneurship program. We hope that the initiatives discussed herein provide insights for universities that are in the process of creating an entrepreneurship program