Leadership
The Certificate Program helps you develop the leadership, management and communication skills needed to succeed in any workplace.
Multidisciplinary
Take classes and work in teams with students from all backgrounds and majors.
Entrepreneurship for Anyone
Any College... Any School... Any Major...
Opportunities
The Certificate Program offers students the opportunity to engage with successful entrepreneurs and innovators and gain hands-on experience.
Elevator Pitch Competition
In two minutes or less convince a panel of judges the value of your business ideas.
Global Entrepreneurship
Go abroad and experience what it takes to be a global business leader.
Core Courses
ENTR 20000 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
The first course required for the certificate program, ENTR 20000 covers the fundamentals of starting new ventures. Topics include:
- characteristics of entrepreneurs
- the role of entrepreneurship in the economy
- opportunity assessment
- market and competitive analysis
- entrepreneurial finance and funding
- mechanics of company formation
ENTR 20100 (Marketing & Management for New Ventures) [Prerequisite: ENTR 20000]
This course picks up where ENTR 20000 leaves off, providing you with the details of developing and running your business. Topics include:
- components of the business plan
- market research, analysis, and planning
- sales and distribution strategies
- marketing strategies in the digital age
- financial tools, statements, and forecasts
- process and project management
- leadership, team building, and ethics
ENTR 48000 (Entrepreneurship Capstone)
The final requirement for the certificate program, the course will allow you to work on a business plan and interact with leading entrepreneurs and speakers from various disciplines. Held in the Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, the course is led each semester by a different practicing entrepreneur or venture capitalist.
