Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies

The certificate in entrepreneurial studies is designed to develop students’ abilities to create, discover and develop opportunities in startup ventures or existing organizations, and bring their entrepreneurial knowledge to all career paths.

The entrepreneurship studies certificate provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to create, organize and manage new ventures or emerging growth businesses as independent entities or within corporate structures. Students examine theory and research while  gaining experience in entrepreneurial cultures through professional experiences and skill building. Our students are valued for their ability to innovate, lead change, recognize emerging markets and launch new products. 

  • Explore experiential learning in entrepreneurial settings
  • Gain access to our renowned Deming Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate

Learn from the No. 18 best public undergraduate business program in the country.

(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Connect with one of our 1,000+ professional mentors through the country’s largest undergraduate mentorship program.

Be successful.

A certificate in entrepreneurial studies allows you to enter the workforce with additional skills and knowledge alongside your major area of study.

 

All entrepreneurial studies certificate students participate in internships

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a certificate

 

Our on-site Office of Career Strategy prepares Leeds School of Business students for career success by providing professional skills, real-world experience, professional mentorship, career resources, and employer and alumni connections

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the certificate in entrepreneurial studies, students must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours in the following courses: 

  • Entrepreneurial Environments
  • Entrepreneurial Finance
  • New Venture Creation

Students must also: 

  • Complete an approved 60-hour entrepreneurship internship with a startup company and write an essay about their experience. 
  • Attend a minimum of eight events in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and provide a short write-up on the experiences.
  • Pass a written exam in entrepreneurship at the conclusion of their studies.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.