University Catalog

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides students skills and training in:  identifying innovations and market opportunities, writing a business plan, obtaining funding, and launching a new company. The certificate enhances a student’s general education, academic major and/or career preparation in innovation and entrepreneurship.  All students will take a common course that will present the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Two additional courses will be taken, based on the students’ interests, drawn from a list of approved courses across academic disciplines.  This certificate is designed for current UT Arlington students and can be earned as part of a degree program at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  It can also be earned by non-degree seeking students as a stand-alone certificate.

Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The certificate requires a total of nine semester credit hours of coursework, which can be completed in conjunction with an existing undergraduate degree in any field or independently as a special student.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate students in good standing at UT Arlington

For non-enrolled students (special, certificate only students)

• High school degree or GED, and
• 1100 on the SAT

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

To receive the certificate, all courses must be completed at UT-Arlington with a grade of B or higher.

For additional information or questions about the undergraduate certificate, please contact the College of Business Undergraduate Advising Office at 817-272-3368 or email ugadvise@uta.edu

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The certificate requires a total of nine semester credit hours of coursework, which can be completed in conjunction with an existing Master’s or PhD degree in any field or independently as a special student.

Admission Requirements

Graduate students in good standing at UT Arlington

For non-enrolled students (special, certificate only students)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, and
• GPA of 3.0 for last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

Graduate Certificate Requirements

To receive the certificate, all courses must be completed at UT-Arlington with a grade of B or higher.

For additional information or questions about the graduate certificate, please contact the College of Business Graduate Business Services Office at 817-272-3004 or email gradbiz@uta.edu.