Innovations—and innovative new companies—are about capitalizing on fresh ways to solve challenging problems in any field.
Nebraska Wesleyan University supports future innovators and creators with an academic program unlike any other in the state. While other universities’ programs stay inside traditional business departments or business schools, Nebraska Wesleyan’s innovation and entrepreneurship degree is more dynamic—with the ability to move in and out of those expected boxes.
Students working in any discipline may choose an innovation and entrepreneurship major to capitalize on their boldest ideas and approach all subjects with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Innovation and entrepreneurship majors choose from five focus areas.
The Innovative and Entrepreneurship Program is made possible by the generous donation from alumnus Philip S. Mullin. See NWU unveils first of its kind innovation and entrepreneurship program.
6%
Job growth expected between 2018-2028
$70K
Average entrepreneur salary
5th
Most common state for entrepreneurs
Nebraska Wesleyan University’s future innovators and business leaders stepped into the spotlight during the NWU Pitch Contest on April 8.
The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs to present their business concepts to a panel of local business leaders. The top proposal earned $1,500 in seed funding and a one-hour consultation with the law firm Baird Holm.
Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) has officially begun its first round of classes for the highly anticipated Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is launching the next generation of innovators through a new program that will help diversify the region’s economy and strengthen workforce development.
“This program is where students get the follow through, the help and advice they need to learn how to talk to a banker, or go out and find a lawyer. It’s the place where we teach those basics of being an entrepreneur.”
Philip Mullin (’65)
retired president, Garner Industries
lead investor, Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
