Entrepreneurship
Build companies from scratch - Waterloo's Velocity is the world's most prolific startup accelerator.
Entrepreneurship programs teach venture creation, business modelling, design thinking, fundraising, and startup operations. Waterloo's entrepreneurship ecosystem (Velocity, Communitech) is world-class. The degree is less about credentials and more about building things - students are expected to launch real ventures.
Admission Average
high 70s to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- One additional U/M course
- Business (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- Business Model Design
- Pitching & Fundraising
- Product Development
- Financial Planning
- Resilience & Ambiguity Tolerance
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Entrepreneur / Startup Founder – Entry Variable
- Management Consultant – Entry $80,000