Startup Practicum (St. Louis)

3 units

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit and tackle real-world challenges in this half-semester experiential learning course designed to immerse students in the realities of early-stage and emerging ventures. Students work in small teams with real clients to help them achieve objectives critical to their success. The course focuses on helping students learn how to operate effectively within a startup context, emphasizing decision-making in environments where uncertainty is high, data is incomplete, and time and resources are limited. It is particularly valuable for students interested in startups, innovation teams, consulting, or marketing careers. This St. Louis section includes a required in-person kickoff session followed by ongoing client collaboration within the St. Louis entrepreneurial ecosystem.