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McGuire Center for Entrrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Associates Certificate

Open to all UA Masters populations, university wide (apply in first year for participation in last year of masters program) and Eller Masters programs (including evening and accelerated MBA, Accounting, Finance, MIS).

University of Arizona masters students ca apply to the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program, participating as an Associates in Entrepreneurship Program student. This program can enhance any major.  The McGuire Entrepreneurship Program accepts applications during the first year, for participation during the second or last year. 


Food in Root, 2011 Acceptance at the masters level is not competitive, but seats are limited and early application is encouraged.   Masters level student applications received prior to February 15 will receive preferred selection status, giving those applicants priority over those received after.


It is recommended that interested applicants review all application information prior to completing and submitting required information.  Attendance at an Information Session (see Information Week) is required to be considered for the program.


To apply to the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program, complete the following requirements. In addition to the following descriptions, a checklist is provided below for your convenience.

  1. Information Week Sessions

Masters applicants are required to attend an Entrepreneurship Information Session. There are sessions scheduled for mid October.  Additional sessions may be scheduled for late January, depending on application pool.  All information sessions will be in McClelland Hall Room 202. October session dates and times are:

Monday, October 17th
2:00pm general session
3:00pm open house

Tuesday, October 18th
10:00am general session
11:00am open house

Wednesday, October 19th
2:00pm general session
3:00pm open house

Thursday, October 20th
10:00am general session
11:00am open house

Friday, October 21st
2:00pm general session
3:00pm open house

  1. Intent to Apply

To initiate your application, you need only fill in, print, sign, and submit the Intent to Apply form.    However all application requirements must be met for the applicant to be considered for acceptance.   Intent to apply forms can be obtained at an Entrepreneurship Week information session

  1. Application materials

The following items are required for a complete McGuire Entrepreneurship Program application.  Submission instructions will be available at an Information Week session.
Academic record worksheet. In addition to your fall 2011 transcript (unofficial), please submit an academic record worksheet.  This worksheet should contain the following:

      1. Name
      2. SID number
      3. Current GPA
      4. Current trend (Up, Down, Unchanging)
      5. Current courseload (credits, courses, course numbers and titles)
      6. Cumulative GPA
      7. Cumulative trend
      8. Past trend (prior to current semester; Up; Down; Unchanging)
      9. Description of past courseload (50 words or less)
      10. Brief description of any conditions relating to downward or unstable GPA / courseload trends

    Resume and statement of work.  Not just a resume—in addition, please take a few moments and translate your work experience to qualities and capabilities.  Just a paragraph or so will be fine.

    Statement of entrepreneurship This can be anything. What is in your mind about entrepreneurship?  Is it the role in the economy? In history? Determinants? Being one’s own boss? Outcomes? Wealth creation?  No wrong answers.

  1. Wildcard.  Applicants are invited to submit any (limit one) item that you believe speaks significantly to your application.  You decide the wildcard.  You decide the format?  You call it.  Surprise us!

Application materials and applications will begin  being accepted October 20.  See http://entrepreneurship.arizona.edu/apply/ .


Application Calendar Key Dates

  • October 17-21:  Entrepreneurship Information Week. Sessions scheduled daily
  • October 20, 2011 Applications open
  • November 20, last date for applicants to be considered for early acceptance (undergraduate only)
  • December 9, 2011 Early Acceptance announced
  • February 15, Preferred selection date, masters programs. Applications received prior to February 15 will have priority over those received after.
  • April 1.  Masters level class finalized

For specific plans of study, see www.entrepreneurship.arizona.edu (or visit the McGuire Center).

 

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