Certificate in Entrepreneurship
About This Program
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides students with 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.
Competencies
- Upon completion students will be able to identify business opportunities and access market needs.
- Upon completion students will be able to apply critical thinking, adaptability to navigate uncertainty in making business decisions.
- Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of translating ideas into actionable business strategies.
Admissions Criteria
- Undergraduate students in good standing (meeting a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0) at UT Arlington may pursue the certificate.
- Non-degree seeking (certificate only) students must have gained admission to UT Arlington as a non-degree/non-enrolled student.
Curriculum
| Foundations | 3 | |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE NEW VENTURE CREATION PROCESS | ||
| Specialization | ||
| Select two from the following, reflecting appropriate area of study. | 6 | |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ARTS | ||
| ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
| CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION | ||
| SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
| ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE | ||
| PITCHING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEA | ||
| PRODUCT AND BRAND STRATEGY | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Program Completion
To receive the certificate, all courses must be completed at UT Arlington with a grade of B or higher.