Join our entrepreneurship graduates in success
96% of Class of 2022 entrepreneurship and innovation minors are pursuing chosen opportunities within 6 months after graduation. 86.4% of the class of 2022 reported landing a job, 9.1% are continuing their education, and 4.5% reported they are engaged in a job search.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Innovation Week
- Faculty
- Course Descriptions
- Requirements
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Internships and Careers
- Entrepreneurship Advisory Council
- Entrepreneurship Alumni Board
- Venture Design Challenge
- News and Events
- Programs and Opportunities
- InnovationSpaces
- Chicago’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Oppenheimer Center
Contact Information
Marie Josephitis
Business, Finance, and Data Science Career Pathway Leader
mjosephitis@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6102
One Minor, Multiple Paths
A minor in entrepreneurship can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:
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Architectural Design Specialist
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Assistant Project Manager
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Automation Business Development Analyst
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Consumer Experience Digital Project Coordinator
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Informational Designer
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Inside Sales
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Investment Analyst
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Marketing Associate
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Patient Access Specialist
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Product Manager
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Programs and Engagement Coordinator
Where our graduates land
Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.
Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:
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Alight Solutions
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Aon
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Best Dedicated Solutions
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Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide
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Disney
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Epic Systems
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JP Morgan Chase & Co.
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Kemper Corporation
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mHUB
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Northwestern Medicine
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Oscillas Technologies
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Walgreens Corporate
Advancing their studies
Entrepreneurship graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:
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MBA (Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Roosevelt University)
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Master in Business Analytics (University of Southern California)
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MSW (Indiana University)
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Master of Finance (Case Western Reserve University)
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Master of Science in Accountancy (University of Notre Dame)
A 91¿´Æ¬Íø education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.
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I was looking for a small school near a big city with a solid network. When applying to colleges, I knew I wanted to study Business and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum here was very strong, based on both real life scenarios/skills and theory, which I really appreciated.
Hajar Habbal '20, Senior Analyst in Finance Strategy at Kemper
Hajar's journey isn't the only way to make it at 91¿´Æ¬Íø. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.
Our entrepreneurship graduates...
Establish a foundation of confidence
to sell themselves and their ideas
Cultivate endurance
to increase confidence and agency
Collaboration and teamwork
to help students excel in their future workplaces
Grow into leaders
by recognizing and nurturing their own strengths in applied settings
Networking and Career Preparation
Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.
91¿´Æ¬Íø students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.
Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.
At 91¿´Æ¬Íø, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.
Like what you see?
Arrange a campus visit to see what Lake Forest has to offer in person. You'll be able to talk with professors, students, and get a taste for what Lake Forest has to offer your career.
Contact the Gorter Family Career Center
Pathway Leaders
Marie Josephitis
Business, Finance, and Data Science Career Pathway Leader
mjosephitis@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6102
Colleen Monks
Build Your Own Career Pathway Leader
monks@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5237
General Contact
Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
