Classroom Integration Program

Entrepreneurial Thinking Classroom Integration Program

As an entrepreneurial learning hub, UNC Charlotte’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is collaborating with faculty across campus to incorporate entrepreneurial thinking into classrooms. CEI staff will work with faculty to integrate foundational and experiential learning into their current curriculum.

Please complete the following form and Laura Smailes will contact you for additional information and scheduling. 

CEI’s Entrepreneurial Thinking Classroom Integration

Classroom Modules

Guest Lectures

Guest lecture in classroom

  • Overview of Entrepreneurial Thinking
  • CEI overview
  • Classroom topic integration
Entrepreneurial Mindset

2-4 sessions

  • 1 hour Entrepreneurial Thinking kickoff
  • Students placed in teams with idea (by professor)
  • Customer Discovery assignment/Mentorship by the CEI team
  • Teams present findings
Impact Project

5+ sessions

  • Entrepreneurial Thinking lectures and activities
  • Students placed in teams with idea (by professor or CEI staff)
  • EIR commercialization mentoring by CEI (3X)
  • Prepares students for CEI competitions