The Willes Center helps students obtain and refine the business tools, skills, and judgment needed to start, acquire, grow, or sell a small business. Learning entrepreneurship and business skills prepares students to make better decisions. Through the Willes Center, BYU-Hawaii offers a minor in and a certificate in entrepreneurship.
The Willes Center helps students understand the phases of the entrepreneurial journey, including (1) recognizing opportunities, (2) marshaling resources to launch a small business, (3) managing risk while growing or scaling a business, and (4) valuing their business so that they know when to harvest the venture.