The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is an academic unit within the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering.
The school was founded in 2002 by Howard Armitage, with the mission of supporting and expanding upon the University of Waterloo’s culture of entrepreneurship.
Through a broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and outreach programs, students gain the skills and experience to launch new ventures, drive innovation within organizations, and lead in rapidly evolving markets. Conrad School graduates are ambitious, action-oriented decision-makers equipped to transform ideas into impactful business outcomes.
Entrepreneurship Programs
Located in Waterloo, the Conrad School is a leader in entrepreneurship education, delivering a broad slate of undergraduate, graduate, and outreach programs which empower students to launch and lead the development of new ideas in both startup and corporate contexts.
Undergraduate
Students enhance their undergraduate degree by joining Conrad School's specialized programs as well as experiences, and business, entrepreneurship and technology courses.
Graduate
Students commercialize their ideas and earn a master's degree, PhD, or complement their studies with business and entrepreneurship graduate course offerings.