The Conrad School is an immersive educational environment for entrepreneurs. Located within Canada's most innovative university, in a region ranked among the top startup ecosystems in the world, the Conrad School is the academic engine for entrepreneurship on campus, offering programs that are entrepreneurial by design.
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News
Conrad School competition roundup: winter 2024
As the winter 2024 term comes to a close, it’s time for a competition roundup to celebrate the successes of Conrad School students!
Graduate students in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) full and part-time programs as well as undergraduate students in BET 300, BET 320, or Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) performed splendidly in both on- and off-campus competitions!
In total, we had 25 Conrad School students compete this term! Congratulations to all!
Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship applications open for fall 2024!
The University of Waterloo is awarding Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowships to support outstanding, business-minded Waterloo doctoral students interested in commercializing their research.
Up to ten successful fellowship applicants will be enrolled in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) part-time program at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business. Fellowship recipients can complete the three-year part-time program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free. Normally, domestic tuition for the program would total almost $35,000.
“This exciting initiative keeps Waterloo at the forefront of entrepreneurship education and program innovation,” says Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo. “As traditional academic career paths continue to evolve, these fellowships will support our talented Ph.D. students with creating research-based ventures that solve meaningful problems – bringing new technologies and solutions to market and driving economic growth.”
MBET students travel to San Francisco
Last week, a group of Conrad School's MBET students embarked on an exciting trip arranged by our Outreach and International Programs Manager, Cristen Brown, to San Francisco and Silicon Valley!
Events
MBET Information Session
Get an overview of MBET program with a focus on the full-time program experience. Join us to learn more about the MBET program and the unique Waterloo innovation ecosystem, hear alumni success stories, get tips for the admissions process and ask your questions.
*Note: this is the main, general MBET information session geared towards full-time students. If you know you are only interested in the part-time program, we recommend you attend the Part-Time MBET Information Session instead.
Apply to MBET
Ready to apply? Walk through the process with us to get tips on how to prepare a successful application and ask your questions.
Part-Time MBET Information Session
Get an overview of MBET program with a focus on the part-time program experience. Join us to learn more about the MBET program and the unique Waterloo innovation ecosystem, hear alumni success stories, get tips for the admissions process and ask your questions.
*Note: this is geared towards part-time students only. If you are not sure or are only interested in the full-time option, we recommend you attend the main MBET Information Session first, as a lot of the information is repeated.
Blog
MBET student gets real-world venture capital experience
The Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on training in venture capital investing through the University of Waterloo's Student Venture Fund (SVF).
Not only do students gain real-world experience sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, and pitching investments, but they also have the opportunity to participate in a prestigious venture capital competition.
This year, full-time MBET student Hisham Ismail had the honour of representing the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the annual Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. This marked the first time an MBET student had attended the competition, which draws top MBA talent from around the world!
Beyond Academics: The MBET Experience
The University of Waterloo values experiential learning that takes student experience beyond academics. This is exactly why Kevin Ye, MBET candidate 2024, was drawn to explore the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program.
Tips for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, part two!
Part two is here!
Explore some of the top tips from entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial academics who have decades of experience in Waterloo's renowned innovation ecosystem.
Check out part one if you haven't already.