W. P. Carey School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
The School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (TIE) within the W. P. Carey School of Business was launched as part of West Valley Forward, a university-wide expansion on ASU’s West Valley campus. With a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship — especially as it relates to technology and technology-oriented contexts — TIE advances meaningful research and community collaboration among entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. We offer innovative degrees that emphasize data analytics skills and support experiential learning for all students pursuing W. P. Carey degrees at the West Valley campus.
Our commitment to serving our students and community is self-evident through TIE. From the new degree programs that are holistically changing the fundamentals of business and research activities that engage with local business, W. P. Carey is leading impactful innovation in the West Valley.
Gopalakrishnan Mohan, Director of TIE and Senior Associate Dean of Faculty
Our mission
TIE is proud to facilitate interdisciplinary learning and advancement on ASU’s West campus as part of the West Valley Forward initiative. With an intentional focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, TIE works to support the diverse needs of SMBs through research centers, networking events, continuing education, and more.
Degree programs
TIE undergraduate degrees
W. P. Carey offers two unique undergraduate programs directly through the School of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. These programs help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset, integrating opportunities for project-based coursework and service in the West Valley. Both options emphasize data analytics skills and their real-world application.
Supply chain master's degree
Propel your career with a curriculum developed by one of the top supply chain management departments in the country. The immersive Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) program invites students to prepare for what's next at ASU's West Valley campus. Located on campus, the Knight-Swift Logistics Lab provides additional research and professional opportunities to students and logistics professionals.
More W. P. Carey degrees at West Valley
In addition to the programs available from TIE, we support undergraduate business degrees with a variety of concentrations, delivered on the West Valley campus by academic departments throughout W. P. Carey.
Faculty
TIE is an interdisciplinary unit involving faculty members with expertise in supply chain management, business analytics, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and more.
Research
TIE will be home to several research centers and labs focused on entrepreneurship and innovation while serving the West Valley. Our research benefits small and medium-sized local businesses, students, faculty, and industry experts by providing business solutions, practical experience, valuable insights, and networking opportunities.
Center for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (CSMB)
SMBs form over 99% of companies and generate more than 42% of the jobs in Arizona. The Center for Small and Medium-sized Businesses provides continuing and executive education offerings, as well as networking opportunities for learners and professionals in the West Valley.
Coming soon
Just as innovation is critical in business, it is of the utmost importance in education. The new Center for Experiential Learning within TIE will connect students with practical, applied experiences in support for for-profit and not-for-profit businesses.