The cornerstone of the program is a living-learning community focused on entrepreneurship. And you kick off your academics with two courses: (i) EMGT175 - Personal Finance in the Fall quarter, and (ii) EMGT100 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship in the Spring quarter. From this academic footing, the program ensures that you will:
- Enjoy a unique educational and residential environment focused on entrepreneurship.
- Work with faculty from engineering, sciences and humanities with expertise in entrepreneurship in addition to their core disciplines.
- Build the foundation to become an entrepreneur. Learn current best practices in courses, engage in related co-curricular activities and network with classmates and mentors. All of this develops the entrepreneurial mindset that is of value in any business setting.
- Explore and develop your own entrepreneurial interests on the Rose-Hulman campus.
What makes ESCALATE unique?
It’s an entrepreneurial living-learning community for approximately 50 freshmen that live together in a common residence hall.- Automatic enrollment in the on-campus peer mentoring program, where students are paired up with an ESCALATE upperclassmen for one-on-one mentoring.
- Access to external peer mentors, which are typically Rose-Hulman alumni that have founded a company.
- You can apply ESCALATE coursework towards completing a Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Automatic enrollment in the RISE student entrepreneurship club, which includes the opportunity to pitch your business ideas, attend workshops and compete in startup business competitions.
- Access to the Launch Terre Haute co-working space so you have a business address to register your company and an off-campus meeting place to interact with local entrepreneurs.
- Internship opportunities at startup companies in Indiana or at Rose-Hulman Ventures.
- Personal attention from faculty/staff to inspire you to pursue your entrepreneurial interests and to guide you through the steps to start your own venture or join an entrepreneurial firm.
Application Process
Use the link below to apply to ESCALATE.
If you have questions about the ESCALATE program, please contact Professor Thomas James james3@rose-hulman.edu.
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