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Only at Driehaus - A Network That Connects You to Chicago

Chicago is not just your campus. It is your launchpad for what comes next. Who you learn from and where you learn can shape your future. At DePaul, our faculty are instructors and connectors while others are industry insiders who bring professional networks and real-world partnerships directly into your coursework. Driehaus graduates lead in the boardrooms, fast-growing startups, nonprofits and civic organizations that move this city and the world forward. Whether you are building your career or advancing it, the support is here. And the network is already working for you.

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Executive Education 
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Combined Degrees 
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Come to Learn, Leave Transformed

Students in the Driehaus College of Business learn and practice on the cutting edge of the market. Our courses bring theory to life through rigorous, hands-on application and direct collaboration with Chicago organizations. You’ll leave Driehaus transformed, ready to serve and lead. 

500+
Companies actively recruit on campus each year.
 Top50
MBA program for producing Fortune 1,000 C-Suite Executives.

Where Award-Winning Experiences Drive Success

Participate in immersive programs where you’ll practice and apply your learning, gain mastery of concepts and prepare to pursue your goals.
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BETA Hub

Transforming curiosity into innovation

<div class="ck-content"><p>In this collaborative lab, students, faculty and business organizations work together to explore technologies that are redefining business—from AI to blockchain—through hands-on experimentation and real-world projects. This is where you become prepared to thrive in the future you’ll help create.</p></div>

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Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

Where bold ideas become real—and where you have access to unique funding opportunities

<div class="ck-content"><p>At the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, you’ll cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset and tools you need to make your bold business ideas reality. Become equipped to mobilize your goals—and find support from workshops, seasoned entrepreneurs, pitch competitions and unique funding opportunities like the Halperin Emerging Company Fund.&nbsp;</p></div>

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Chicago Partnerships

<div class="ck-content"><p>DePaul’s Chicago business partnerships activate the professional potential of Chicago’s business ecosystem—for you. Our partnerships with local and global organizations create opportunities to practice your learning and directly collaborate with companies. Gain a mastery of concepts while you build market-relevant skills that will set you apart.&nbsp;</p></div>

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IN THE NEWS

Discover the Latest at the Driehaus College of Business

Stories, achievements and innovations that launch student success
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Research & Innovation
Nov 14, 2024
Driehaus Entrepreneurship Ranked Twelfth for 2025
Student Life
Jul 29, 2024
University Pitch Madness Showcases Innovation and Creativity
Alumni
Oct 07, 2025
How do entrepreneurs and banking intersect? Insights from alumna and First Women's Bank Founding CEO Marianne Markowitz (MBA '92)

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Student Success

How does Driehaus prepare students for real-world success?

Every class ties theory to practice through corporate partnerships, live case studies and a Career Action Plan designed to launch you confidently into the business world.

Business Programs

What kinds of programs does the business school offer?

From undergraduate business majors to MBA, 4+1 accelerated options and executive education, Driehaus offers pathways that meet every stage of your professional journey.
Career Success

Is a business degree from DePaul worth it?

Absolutely, 93% of graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months, and DePaul ranks among the top universities for social mobility and career outcomes.
Study Abroad

Can students get global or entrepreneurial experience?

Yes, through international study abroad, the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and innovation hubs like the BETA Lab, students gain global perspective and entrepreneurial edge.