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Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies

Powering Longhorn business development through academic, professional and social activities.

  • Who We Are

    The Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is the corner of Main and Main for undergraduate entrepreneurs at the University of Texas. This is where your story begins. We support inter-disciplinary education and extra-curricular experiences building students’ belief in their capacity to attain their goals and accelerate student business development.
Entrepreneurship Minor Students

  • Entrepreneurship Minor

    The Entrepreneurship Minor is the curricular focus of the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. Students from across the Forty Acres develop their entrepreneurial skills in a diverse, interdisciplinary academic environment.
    About the Entrepreneurship Minor
From Our Leadership
With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will succeed in any position you hold, whether it is forming relationships with your colleagues, leading a team, developing a new initiative, solving tough problems, or disrupting industries. You will have the foundation to accelerate forward because you have mastered our rigorous curriculum.
Dr. Melissa Murphy, Director of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
Dr. Melissa Murphy, Director of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
Summer Entrepreneurship Academy Students

  • Summer Entrepreneurship Academy

    The Blair and Bubba Moffett Family Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA) is an intensive, in-person, 8-week summer program.
    About the Summer Academy
Summer Fellowship Students

  • Summer Fellowship

    The McCombs Entrepreneur Summer Fellowship (MESF), funded by the generous support of alumni donors and the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, enables innovative students to continue building their startups during the summer.
    About the Summer Fellowship Program
Living Learning Community Students

  • Living Learning Community

    The Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies (HIES) is a first of its kind living learning community that will admit incoming students directly into the Entrepreneurship Minor.
    About the Living Learning Community
Students and Mentor

  • Undergraduate Mentorship Program

    Our program is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs like you with guidance and support from experienced mentors who have been successful in the business world.
    About the Mentorship Program
Student Perspectives
The resources provided by the Harkey Institute have been invaluable in guiding me on my entrepreneurial journey. With access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and the latest tools and technology, I feel well-equipped to succeed in my career moving forward.
Rafael Soto, Finance Major and Entrepreneurship/Economics Minors

Minor at a Glance

  • 2nd

    U.S. Ranked Program

    Princeton Review

  • 9th

    Globally Ranked Program

    Pitchbook

  • 750

    Current Students

    With Access to Startups and Entrepreneurs

  • 150+

    Different Majors

    Represented in the Program