Being prepared to recognize and take advantage of such opportunities is the central theme of the USC Entrepreneur Program. Given its innovative nature, it is not surprising that the University of Southern California originated the first program in the country over twenty five years ago to explore the topic of entrepreneurship in a comprehensive manner. Termed one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the country by Business Week, and ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report and by Success, the program's real success is told by our graduates. At USC we measure success, one new start up at a time.
Stories abound of the successful firms started by our graduates.
Areas of endeavor are as varied as the students and range from service companies to retail outlets to specialty products to investment banking. Opportunities seized by graduates joining emerging firms with stock options as their principal compensation preview a future trend in entrepreneurship. Students continue to point to specific parts of the program that they find especially valuable now that they are competing in the real world. USC's Entrepreneur Program is designed to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude of being open to change, developing new ideas, thinking outside the box, and going beyond the limitations of existing paradigms. The blend of tools, skills and attitude equips the graduates to organize and manage new ventures.