ASU entrepreneurs rise and thrive in Silicon Valley

Based in Silicon Valley, the ASU-Draper Entrepreneurship Incubator program champions student visionaries with changemaking ideas. ASU student Connor Stephens says the experience took his ideas and talent to the next level.

Student entrepreneurs level up in Silicon Valley

Based in Silicon Valley, the ASU-Draper Entrepreneurship Incubator program champions student visionaries with changemaking ideas. ASU student Courteney Real took a risk on the experience, and emerged ready to change the world.

Finishing touch: Capstone projects

The capstone project is the crowning moment of our degree programs. Students work in teams to apply the knowledge and skills learned in virtually all of their classes to a project in a real business.

Kicking off a new year

Before launching into a new academic year, we took time out this week to gather the faculty — 32 strong — for a group portrait. They are as excited as the students to get back to class! But before we leave summer behind, read about our capstone projects

Capstone project: The messiness of execution

Among the many differences between college and career is the simple matter of neatness. In class the questions and answers are usually straight forward, but on the job it’s a different situation.

The CIS major: Pathway to a great career

The numbers are compelling enough: 6,000 IT job opportunities posted on the Microsoft website alone, and another 11,063 from a quick search for “systems analyst” positions on Dice.com, a career site for the technology industry.

Undergraduate IS students start the year strong

The department welcomed 467 computer information systems undergraduates when classes started just a couple weeks ago — 120 are seniors. The CIS curriculum challenges these students, but they also find time for our professional organizations.

Study abroad as a business student

See why Bennett Dwosh is thankful for his study abroad experience in Europe, and hopes he can return to continue his quest for global perspective.

2 common misconceptions about studying abroad

Trevor Thompson sheds light on two common misconceptions about studying abroad, after spending the summer in Europe.

Avoiding high school senioritis: 5 tips for incoming first-year students

Senior year can seem like it is going to drag on forever. There are so many reasons to justify slacking off during your last stretch of high school, but allowing yourself to submit to those excuses will only hurt you in the long run. Here are some tips to help you finish the year off right.