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Think Strategically. Act Decisively.
Lead with Purpose.

Today's greatest opportunities exist where business meets technology meets human need.

That's why The Gordon Institute develops leaders through applied business in action—combining strategic thinking with decisive action and authentic purpose.

Whether you're an undergraduate exploring applied business, a recent college graduate or working professional ready to lead at the next level, or an organization seeking transformation—we'll help you create meaningful change.

Build capabilities that deepen your impact through programs designed for where you are now. Learn from practitioner faculty who've led transformations, scaled operations, and built ventures themselves. Work on real projects with actual organizations.

From Idea to Impact

Every day, the TGI community transforms ideas into impact across industries and sectors. Students launching ventures that reimagine entire industries. Faculty partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges. Alumni scaling solutions from lab to global implementation. Industry collaborations creating breakthrough innovations.

The common thread? An applied business mindset that sees opportunities everywhere. Use the same principles to create different forms of impact—whether launching a startup, transforming an enterprise, or driving innovation in nonprofits and government.

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Centers

Derby Entrepreneurship Center

Developing an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset to transform ideas into action through courses, programs and events, competitions and prizes, and grant funding.

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Auster Center for Applied Innovation & Research

Solving tomorrow's challenges through cutting-edge research and industry partnerships.

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