U of T ENGINEERING

Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP)

Business & Entrepreneurship
Courses & Programming

For U of T Engineering undergraduate students

Engineering is not only about technical skill, but also about navigating uncertainty to bring new ideas into the real world. Our business and entrepreneurship education doesn't stop at theory, it equips students to actively design, build, and operate real ventures. Whether scaling a high-growth startup, driving innovation within established industries, or building a self-sustaining independent business, these skills empower engineers to translate technical excellence into tangible economic and social value. ISTEP is committed to embedding this practical, hands-on entrepreneurial execution throughout the U of T Engineering curricula.  

Business & Entrepreneurship Minors & Certificates

Engineering Business Minor (AEMINBUS)

Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business (AECERENTR)

Business & Entrepreneurship Courses

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TEP234: Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Engineers with an interest in starting a new business venture of their own will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to build confidence and grow their entrepreneurial vision.

Join a highly immersive environment featuring industry guest lectures focusing on real world scenarios.

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TEP327: Engineering and Law

This course is designed to highlight the amount of overlap between engineering and law in today's society. Some examples include: acting as an expert witness, preparing a patent, creating a contract for supplies and more.

By the end of this course, students will be able to navigate the legal complexities in their professional and business lives.

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TEP432: Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship

The second of two complementary entrepreneurship courses (following TEP234), TEP432 moves beyond foundational theory into active execution. The core expectation of this course is that students will build and bring a real business, venture, or value-generating project into the world.

Business & Entrepreneurship Co-Curricular Programs

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Engineering Business Futures

Engineering Business Futures provides students the opportunity to learn more about the career paths at the intersection of engineering and business via career stories from guest speakers, engineering-business case competitions, a mentorship program and dynamic networking events.

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