Arizona State University is launching a new school with degree programs geared toward entrepreneurship, technology and business leadership at its West campus in Glendale.
ASU on Wednesday said it’s establishing the W.P. Carey School of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which will house undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research and activity centers.
"The new TIE school represents our commitment to the West Valley community and the burgeoning opportunities available to both ASU and businesses there," Ohad Kadan, dean of ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, said in a statement. "When we all work together to invest and innovate, it's amazing to see the impact on students, business, and the community."
The school will host bachelor of arts degree programs in applied business and technology solutions, and entrepreneurial leadership, which will begin in the fall, according to a university announcement.
The applied business and technology solutions degree is also offered through ASU Online and on the university’s Polytechnic campus in Mesa, while the entrepreneurial leadership program is exclusive to the West campus.
Both degrees are designed to provide students with foundational business skills and place emphasis on business data analytics instead of calculus courses.
"We recognize that there are several practical business careers that don't require higher-level math courses," Michele Pfund, associate dean for undergraduate programs at the W. P. Carey School of Business, said in a statement. "Offering more accessible paths to earn a business degree is key to meeting employer and community needs."
The W.P. Carey School currently offers 11 undergraduate degrees, two graduate degrees and two certificate programs at ASU West.
The W.P Carey School of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is part of ASU’s large-scale project to expand its Glendale campus by adding three new schools and two new buildings to meet economic growth in the West Valley.
ASU is targeting to grow enrollment from 5,000 students to around 15,000 at its West campus.
Separately, ASU West is creating the School of Interdisciplinary Forensics in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, and the School of Integrated Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The university is also launching the Education Complex at ASU, which will be part of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
The two new buildings on the ASU West campus will include a four-story, 55,000-square-foot academic facility with student gallery space, computer labs and offices. The building is slated for completion in spring 2025. A more than 134,200-square-foot residence hall with 500 beds is expected to open in fall 2024.
Supply chain program to relocate to ASU West in 2024
Beginning in fall 2024, ASU West will also be home to an in-person master of science program in supply chain management. The program was previously offered online as part of a stackable online credential program in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, according to the university.
The supply chain program will collaborate with the W.P. Carey School of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship to offer curriculum in logistics, procurement and supply chain best practices.
The W.P Carey School of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship will also incorporate the Center for Experiential Learning and the Center for Small and Family Business, which will provide continuing and executive education offerings as well as networking opportunities for students and professionals in the West Valley.
"The new School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship provides an opportunity for W. P. Carey students to gain the skills and experience for careers in growing sectors and emerging technologies," Amy Ostrom, vice dean of the W.P. Carey School of Business and PetSmart Chair in Service Leadership, said in a statement. "The customization available in the TIE programs gives students tremendous opportunities to explore their interests while growing their marketable skills."
