Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Courses
The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses for the 2009-2010 academic year, covering essential topics like entrepreneurship, funding new ventures, and family business strategy. Additionally, students and alumni have the opportunity to compete for over $40,000 annually in prestigious competitions such as the McCloskey Business Plan Competition and Social Venture Competition.
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