Where Ideas Take Flight and Visionaires Soar
As the premier institute for entrepreneurial excellence, we empower bold thinkers and ambitious doers to transform ideas into thriving ventures. Through cutting-edge curriculum, real-world mentorship, and exclusive access to startup resources, we cultivate the next generation of innovators, visionaires, and business leaders.
Entrepreneurship
Major
Design your path to an innovative career with a degree that encourages creativity and promotes success.
START YOUR FUTURE
Entrepreneurship
Minor
A great option for those that want to learn entrepreneurship, but have a deep passion for something else.
expand your capabilities
Entrepreneurship
Masters Degree
For professionals interested in learning more about corporate innovation or starting their own business.
GO BEYOND
Digital Media Design Major
Students will develop skills around interactive design, motion graphics, game design and visual communication.
Become a Designer
Azul's Innovation Challenge
Focusing on bold ideas that are ready to soar, Azul's Innovation Challenge celebrates the innovative potential of FGCU’s community. Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a business, or igniting your entrepreneurial mindset, this is where your journey begins. Join us to turn your big idea into reality!
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.
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.
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.
Co-Curricular Programs
FGCU Runway Program Startup Incubator
Join the flagship program at FGCU for students and alumni to start a business.
Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program
Entrepreneurship Training for U.S. Military Veterans to start a business.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Chapter
Develop entrepreneurial skills and network with business leaders.
The Home for Entrepreneurship: Lucas Hall
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Computer Room
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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.
Have a Concern or Complaint?
At FGCU, we are committed to fostering a fair and supportive environment for all students. If you have an academic or non-academic concern that requires resolution, Student Complaints provides a clear process to ensure your voice is heard.
