The College

Our mission is to inspire innovation, instill compassion and ignite an entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of leaders.

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The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) at Florida State University (FSU) is the first and only stand-alone college of entrepreneurship in the United States. It was established in 2017, evolving from the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship, which itself was founded in 2015. The college was made possible through a historic $100 million gift from Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation, honoring the legacy of Jim Moran, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Mission and Focus

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial leadership. Its programs are designed to equip students with the skills to launch, manage, and grow businesses in various industries. The college emphasizes hands-on learning, business incubation, and real-world experience.

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate Majors in Entrepreneurship

• Commercial Entrepreneurship (Tallahassee and Panama City Campus)
• Retail Entrepreneurship (Tallahassee)
• STEM Entrepreneurship (Tallahassee)

Graduating students will receive a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University.

Undergraduate Minors in Entrepreneurship

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship awards several entrepreneurship minors and will continue to add minors through collaboration with other colleges and programs. To view all entrepreneurship minors, please visit our minors page. Students who complete a minor will receive a certificate in the mail after all minor courses have been fulfilled and a minor application has been received. Applications can be found on the minors page and should only be submitted after all courses have been completed.

Graduate Majors in Entrepreneurship

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship offers the following master's programs. Please contact grad@jmc.fsu.edu if you have any questions.

• Creative Arts Entrepreneurship (online, collaboration with the College of Fine Arts, College of Music, and College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University)
• Textiles and Apparel Entrepreneurship (main-campus)
• Product Development (main-campus)
• Social and Sustainable Enterprises (online)
• Hospitality Entrepreneurship (online, collaboration with the Dedman College of Hospitality at Florida State University)

Graduating students will receive a Master of Science in Retail Entrepreneurship or a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from Florida State University.

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Community and Impact

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the college is a hub for fostering entrepreneurial growth within the university and the local community. It works closely with local businesses, nonprofits, and global partners to support economic development and social impact initiatives through the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. 

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Legacy of Jim Moran

Jim Moran was a pioneering businessman in the automotive industry and a devoted philanthropist. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to education and community development serve as the foundation of the college's mission to inspire the next generation of business leaders. Learn more about Jim Moran here.

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Facilities and Resources

The JMC operates from state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. It provides access to:

• Business incubators and startup support
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders
• Internship and mentorship programs
• Funding competitions and pitch events

The college offers all FSU students incubator and co-working spaces at both our locations:

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