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Creating the School of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (sTIE)

The School of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (sTIE) will prepare students for fast-growing careers at the intersection of tech and business, fueled by cross-campus collaboration and industry demand.

Brent Clark Headshot Photo on the left side. UNO campus icon in color on a black background on the right side.

Brent Clark, Ph.D., Principal Investigator

🎯 Project Focus

UNO will launch the School of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (sTIE), a new academic unit designed to offer interdisciplinary degree and certificate programs that meet emerging real-world workforce demands​. The school will reside in the College of Business Administration but aims to serve students across all UNO colleges.

💡 Why It Matters

According to a 2024 report from the Greater Omaha Chamber, 6 of the 10 most in-demand jobs require a blend of tech and management skills​. sTIE addresses this gap by combining innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies into one industry-aligned ecosystem.

  • Designed for students who want to blend technical and business topics, or students that might otherwise choose trade schools or certifications
  • Built with input from companies like Fiserv, Pacific Life, and Farm Credit Services of America
  • Offers immediate career value with pathways in fintech, insurtech, and IP management

🚀 Key Initiatives

  • Two Undergraduate Majors:
    • BS in Entrepreneurship
    • BS in Technology & Innovation Management (TIM) with concentrations like fintech
  • Two Professional Certificates:
    • Technology & Innovation Management (TIM)
    • Fintech
  • sTIE will also house UNO’s Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising (CIEF), helping students launch ventures and test business ideas.

🌎 The big picture

The School of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will directly support UNO’s core priorities.

  • Offers modern, relevant pathways for students seeking practical, tech-driven education
  • Built with input from Omaha industry leaders and innovation partners like UNeTech and unemed
  • Trains students for roles in high-demand, high-growth industries

⚡ What’s next
sTIE launches its first programs in 2026. Planning begins immediately, with faculty developing curriculum, forming an advisory board, and engaging with local industry. A full-time staff hire is expected in Year 2 to support enrollment and program expansion.