The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, idea and action, and research and impact through education, partnerships, and new venture creation. We recently sat down with the team from Polsky to ask a few questions.

Current student Maria del Toro reflects on her vision to create a university-wide Hispanic Heritage Month that celebrates the meaningful contributions of the growing University of Chicago Hispanic community, connects the Hispanic network of the university with the broader Hispanic population of Chicago, and lays the foundation for annualized programming.

When pursuing his MBA, the number one priority for Gilad Andorn was having the ability to control his own journey and set the path that was right for his career goals. The flexibility of Chicago Booth's curriculum allowed him to explore his options, including entering a start-up into the New Venture Challenge, interning at a local venture capital firm, and participating in the PE/VC lab class. Hear how Gilad utilized Booth's resources to make the most of his MBA »

The formation of a new university-wide Office for Military-Affiliated Communities amplifies the range of programs, support services, and partnerships already in place for veterans who attend Chicago Booth for their MBAs.

At Chicago Booth, students constantly mention the pay-it-forward mentality as one of their favorite parts of the Booth culture. From when you are a prospective student, to the time you’re in the program, and for years beyond as an alum—the Booth community supports, challenges, and grows with you.

Having the flexibility to be intellectually curious taught Venkat to manage risk and tackle difficult business problems.

The Chicago Booth Scholars deferred admission program is now open to undergraduate applicants beyond the walls of the University of Chicago. Students at any undergraduate institution can apply while in their final year of study, defer and gain professional experience for two to four years, and then accelerate their career with a Chicago Booth MBA.

We love having the opportunity to travel the world to meet so many of you face to face, but we know that it’s not always easy to take time away from your busy lives to come see us in person. So we compiled a list of the top 9 questions we were asked while on the road this year.

At Chicago Booth, hands-on classroom experiences inspired Gilad Andorn to strike out on his own and explore the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital.

When Booth students talk about their favorite MBA classes, you start to understand why there is so much to be gained from the MBA program with the greatest academic freedom. In choosing courses that excite just as much as challenge, Booth students uncover new ways to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Chicago Booth’s application is designed to give you the freedom to tell your story. We are looking for you to portray your own unique experience, perspective, and goals throughout the application. To help you along, here are the Top 9 application tips we heard from current Booth students and recent graduates. We hope they provide some wisdom you may find useful!

What is the real impact of Booth’s MBA? It’s important to understand how Booth's academic freedom, enriched classroom environment, and supportive global network allows you to take full advantage of your time and to truly get the most out of your MBA experience and future career.

We are extremely excited to welcome our Class of 2018 Summer Business Scholars to Chicago Booth. These 50 scholars from around the world spend three weeks on campus learning business principles and gaining hands-on experience before starting their careers. Follow their journey of discovery with us.

As Chicago Booth’s hub for people tackling complex social and environmental problems, the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation works to help Booth students positively impact humanity and our planet. The Rustandy Center reached out to Madeline (King) Hannigan, ’17, an investment associate at Charter School Growth Fund, to learn about her Booth experience and some of the programs and resources that helped her pursue a career in social impact.

The 2018-19 application for Chicago Booth’s Full-Time MBA Program is now available via our online application system. As always, we maintain an evaluation process that is holistic, focused on your aspirations, and curious about what you will bring to the Chicago Booth community.

Professor Günter J. Hitsch says if you want to be a more effective marketer, learn some data science. In this era of data-driven marketing, being able to analyze data is critical to understanding consumer decision-making. That’s why Professor Hitsch challenges his students to dig into the data, and use it to support business decisions.

During the Spring Quarter, some of our students shift their focus from the busy campus recruiting period, while others move toward a more specialized search for their summer internships and post-MBA roles. As a prospective student who is still researching MBA programs, the Chicago Booth Employment Report offers comprehensive data to help you in your decision and as you explore career options.