There are avenues such as taking project based classes in the area you want to start something, doing an independent study, working on senior research in field

There are avenues such as taking project based classes in the area you want to start something, doing an independent study, working on senior research in field one wants to work in. You can do what Google guys did in senior thesis time. But I agree, it would be nice to have a guided entrepreneur-track independent study style option. Or at least a more startup-friendly environment and outlook in departments.