Turning Big Dreams into Bold Moves

At the University of Dayton, innovating for the common good is part of our mission. We harness our community's entrepreneurial spirit to solve the world's most pressing problems.

Our L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership provides a distinctive approach to entrepreneurship education. Through the multidisciplinary entrepreneurship major, students have the opportunity to start actual microbusinesses, gain exposure to rapid growth companies and regular contact with successful entrepreneurs.

Through the program, UD students have opportunities to gain real-world experience through business consulting, microlending, angel investing, internships, mentorship, and student competitions in commercial real estate and business plans. Regularly scheduled luncheons with highly respected entrepreneurs from the greater Miami Valley area add more opportunities to gain practical insight and make connections.

For its innovative, practical approach, our program is consistently ranked among the top in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

In alignment with UD's commitment to the common good, we pursue entrepreneurship for the common good. Students learn to create profitable ventures, but more important, they learn how to leverage those skills to build community and create positive change.