Catholic Entrepreneurship Program

Launched in the 2022–23 academic year, the Catholic Entrepreneurship Program forms principled Catholic men who innovate with purpose, dream boldly, and lead with empathy and love in service to their communities.
Rooted in centuries of Catholic social teaching, the program grounds students in a moral philosophy that shapes every decision they make—both in business and in life. Its multi-layered approach combines:

  • A rigorous curriculum that equips students with practical business knowledge and the moral-ethical framework to navigate today’s complex world.
  • Experiential opportunities that cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Through this blend of faith, intellect, and action, Belen entrepreneurs are prepared to meet challenges, seize opportunities, and make a lasting impact—Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater glory of God.

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  • Courses Offered

    • Business Experience
    • Introduction to Business Concepts
    • Principles of Business
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    • Business Statistics/ Data Analytics
    • Vocation of Business
  • Dual Enrollment Opportunity

    The courses for the program include several dual enrollment classes in partnership with FIU and a final dual enrollment course with The Busch School of Business of The Catholic University of America.
  • Special Programs

    Outside the classroom, students will have the chance to challenge themselves with a variety of competitions, all guided by experienced mentors selected from Belen’s alumni base.   They will have the opportunity to learn at conferences about other Catholic entrepreneurs and engage their faith to have a true mind and soul conversion. At the base of every course and every activity, Catholic moral philosophy and the Jesuit leadership principles will be reinforced to ensure their unwavering commitment to making the world a better place and improving the moral fabric of society. 

CONTACT US

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    Mr. Matthew Bowen 

    Catholic Entrepreneurship Institute Director
    (305) 223-8600
“This program will interconnect entrepreneurship and business with our Catholic values,” said school principal José E. Roca '84. “Being able to demonstrate to our young men that you can be a successful entrepreneur and still remain faithful to the Catholic Church teachings is essential. We are grateful to the members of the Belen community who will be dedicating time to this new venture.”
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: communications@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba, by Queen Isabel II of Spain.  The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline.  In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the school's property and expelled the Jesuit faculty.  The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit is situated on a 34-acre site in western Dade County, just minutes away from downtown Miami.