America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs: Full list
What do you think of the top programs on FSB's America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs list this year? Have you attended one of our picks? Are they the best? Did their program help you build a businesss? Did we miss a great school? Tell us what you think. The best replies will be published here, and possibly in a future story on CNNMoney.com.
From Tiff, Pasadena, CA I think Columbia University is a lot better than Babson or Arizona…it didn't seem to get much recognition.
From RJ Long Bentley College is just as good as Babson if not better
From Sam, Arlington, TX How comes University of Texas at Arlington is not in the list? are you kidding me!
From Talisha, El Paso TX This is my first time seeing so many schools having entrepreneur programs. I know that there is one at UTEP and also SBA has information about it, but never so many schools. I am a small business owner myself and I have met most entrepreneurs that I know through associations. One such association being DreamMakers 99. This is not a school type program, but rather a mentorship/life coach organization and it is great. Rather than being in a school setting having to start up business ideas, people join who are already business owner, or those who want to be – and the the bimonthly meetings people discover more than what they can do but that thing which they have a passion for. DM99 is a great association. I am not sure how it fairs when compared to going to school for becoming an entrepreneur – but for those that cannot afford the classes or have time for a class setting it is the next best, if nt, the best thing for them. ou can read up on it more at http://www.dreammakers99.com
From Tyler Dikman, San Francisco, CA I'm shocked to see that Santa Clara University is not on the list. As a recent graduate of SCU, the majority of my business professors were retired C-level executives and consultants for large tech companies as well as startups who mentored me throughout my educational career. Being a successful technology entrepreneur myself (including being featured in FSB for my successes), I strongly feel that SCU fostered my entrepreneurial drive.
From Keith Palmgren, San Antonio, TX I'm really surprised not to see Northwood University (http://www.northwood.edu/tx/). My daughter will receive BBA with a triple major in business, advertising, and marketing. The also offer degrees in entrepreneurship. They totally focus on free enterprise… and all professors work in the field they teach. Check it out.
From Akinola Dosunmu, Lincoln, CA University of Maryland, has a program that is second to None. The Dingman Center for Entreprenuership and the New Market Growth Fund give MBA students hand on experience in working with and building businesses. Associates with these programs get a chance to start their own businesses or work with young start up companies across the DC Metro area in particular and around the country in general.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business has made it a clear strategy to provide a lot of opportunities to express themselves entrepreneurially as a result of the program. There is a growing club of entrepreneurs beyond Kevin Plank who will become well known in the next few years because of the support and hand on experience provided.
From S. Taubs, P.R., Il Rose-Hulman in Indiana is designed for student entrepreneurship – see Rose Ventures. Actual angel investors vie to support the ideas of Rose Hulman students, with expertise and real dollars. One alumni is an official 'B'illionaire!
From Dallas Jackson Vacaville Ca. Cal Poly motto learn by doing kick starts the entrepreneur in students. Maybe the declared major concept motivates the students there.
From Sean Newport News Virginia Alright, It seems that CNN or it's organization will only recommend programs offered by accredited college's or Universities. What would it take to get a top entrepreneur's program into your list?
I understand that people want a certified degree, after all that is what businesses look at. But have the students at those college's made or make millions online or off-line?
I know of one fellow who wrestled his way through college, graduated and used ideas that his professors would say, "won't work" or "that is not practical".
So what would it take to gain an acknowledgment from mainstream media when it comes to self developed strategies and courses for the entrepreneur?
From Orange, California Chapman University in California had the 1st Place Winner of the Global Student Entrepreneur Award, Mike Brown. An excellent faculty in business.
From Mark, Austin TX I'm very surprised that this list doesn't include the Acton School of Business. The school is located in Austin, TX and is a 1-year intensive program that focuses exclusively on entrepreneurship. When researching MBA programs that had an entrepreneurial focus I was blown away by rigor and success of the program.
From NJ, MA Babson College is rightfully number one in the pick. The entrepreneurship spirit in the college is prevailing and an integral part of the curriculum.
From Anonymous Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo shuold definatley be on this list. Many students end up converting their Senior Projects (ie Jamba Juice) into businesses, and the schools offical motto is "Learn By Doing."
Kent State University has a great program, where's the recognition?