Georgia Tech has introduced a new entrepreneurship minor that reflects more than a decade of innovative, cultural change on campus and a growing student demand for startup experiences. 

The minor, developed with leadership from the Scheller College of Business and faculty partners across the Institute, gives students a formal academic framework to match the entrepreneurial confidence many already gain through CREATE-X and related programs. 

“Over the last 10 years, we’ve seen a major shift in how students approach entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech,” said Karthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management at Scheller. “Students are arriving with a strong interest in creating companies and tackling real-world problems, and many are already doing enough entrepreneurial work to warrant a minor. This new degree program recognizes that and gives them a clear path forward.” 

The minor also builds a bridge between Georgia Tech’s deep research base and the energy of its students. By weaving together courses from various Colleges and hands-on experiences such as Idea to Prototype and Startup Launch, the minor creates a structured pathway that connects discovery in the lab with opportunities in the marketplace. 

For students, the benefits are twofold: gaining real-world, experiential skills while situating their entrepreneurial work within the context of their degree. For Georgia Tech, the minor strengthens the commercialization pipeline, preparing graduates to translate ideas into startups that fuel Atlanta’s innovation ecosystem and beyond. 

“This is about making entrepreneurship part of the academic fabric of Georgia Tech,” said Rahul Saxena, director of CREATE-X. “It allows students to explore entrepreneurship without stepping away from their chosen field of study and positions them to make an impact no matter what career they pursue.” 

The entrepreneurship minor will be available to undergraduates beginning in Fall 2026.  

“In a world defined by rapid technological change, an entrepreneurial mindset has become essential to building a sustainable business ecosystem,” said Anuj Mehrotra, dean of the Scheller College. “This new minor helps students build that mindset, preparing them to turn ideas into impact in any career or industry.” 

“This is a major step in expanding Georgia Tech’s entrepreneurship offerings, shaping the next generation of innovators and changemakers who are ready to turn bold ideas into impact,” said Raghupathy Sivakumar, chief commercialization officer and vice president of Commercialization at Georgia Tech. “By growing student entrepreneurship, we’re doubling down on our big bets — like launching 1,000 startups annually and creating an ecosystem where companies thrive. This minor strengthens our role as a key partner in Atlanta’s rise as a top-5 tech hub and startup city.”