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Two part-time MBET students in a breakout room
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Part-Time MBET Information Session

Get an overview of Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (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.

Group of graduate students chatting in the classroom
Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship Live Panel Q&A

Join us to meet two current Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship recipients and the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program director!

Successful fellowship applicants will be enrolled in the MBET part-time program, where they complete the three-year part-time program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free.

Purpose-driven Waterloo PhD students who complete part-time MBET will be uniquely positioned for ground-breaking successes. Students will develop entrepreneurial mindsets, frameworks and business skills alongside the pursuit of commercializing their research.

The Black female student entrepreneurs standing in front of African print art
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Black History Month 2024

February marks the start of Black History Month. It’s a time to highlight Black Excellence, which is a term used to describe the individual achievements and successes, contributions and perseverance of the Black community.

Here at the Conrad school, we have many examples of Black Excellence to celebrate. We have combed through our archives to highlight some of the recent achievements from Black alumni, graduate and undergraduate students.

Esteban Veintimilla
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Higher education analytics giant acquires Waterloo-grown 1Mentor

1Mentor’s recent acquisition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the world’s largest global higher education network, underscores the urgent need for their platform and the data it provides higher education institutions.

Their artificial intelligence (AI) enabledtechnology sifts through employers’ job postings to provide insights into employers' needs and identify skills required for success. It also equips higher education institutions with the information they need to adjust programming to address the skills gap.

1Mentor co-founder Esteban Veintimilla's entrepreneurial journey started at the Conrad School. Tapping into the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Waterloo helped launch 1Mentor towards success.

Saturday, October 15, 2022 (all day)

Conrad School 20th Anniversary Celebration

Join us to celebrate 20 years of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business!

2022 marks both the 20th intake of an MBET class and the 20th anniversary of the Conrad School. 

The Conrad School has grown into a vibrant entrepreneurial community over the last 20 years. For 20 years, the Conrad School’s students and alumni have made an impact globally through their ventures, innovation and leadership. For 20 years, Howard Armitage, our Founding Director, has watched his vision for our school come to life and has now decided it is time to officially retire.  

MBET students in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

MBET Experience

What makes the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program different? What do MBET students do during and outside class? Hear student and alumni stories, and discover why Waterloo is the place for entrepreneurs to grow in this 30-minute information session.