Opening in April 2010, the Entrepreneurship Center (EC) at the College of Management adds breadth and depth to the singular Entrepreneurship Specialization at UMass Boston, the only school in this region that requires hands on experience as a core requirement for a degree. The EC’s programs, workshops, and mentorships link classroom learning with live practice in real world start-ups. They help students develop the smarts, savvy, and skills to take their place in the 21st century start-up economy.