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.  The cumulative grade point average must be 3.0 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.