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Entrepreneurship and Innovation ,Certificate

Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate degrees / Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Business, Communication, Management, startup business

Program description

The certificate program in entrepreneurship and innovation engages students, challenging them to discover new ways of thinking while approaching business in a new way. Students benefit from an entrepreneurship curriculum focused on principles that involve the startup of a new organization and its management into a fully established firm.

Beyond those related specifically to entrepreneurial business practices, courses in the certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation include such topics as social entrepreneurship, arts entrepreneurship, idea generation and storytelling as additional perspectives for the student entrepreneur.

At a glance
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Curriculum
Concurrent program options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Degree requirements

Required Core:

CORE 1: MGT 290 My Life Venture (3) or TEM 200 My Technology Venture (3)
CORE 2: MGT 340 Creativity and Innovation, L or HU (3) or TEM 230 Creativity and Business Innovation (3)
CORE 3: MGT 360 Entrepreneurship and Value Creation (3) or TEM 400 Technology Entrepreneurship (3)

    Capstone Experience: (at least 6 credit hours)

    1. It is the student's responsibility to check the prerequisites required by courses in their discipline.
    2. Capstone courses will be designated and approved by individual disciplinary colleges.
    3. Capstone courses will consist of existing courses or new courses created by departments.

    Students must earn a "B" (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better in each course to accumulate 15 credit hours for the certificate.

    Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, additional courses may need to be completed as prerequisites in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

    Prerequisite Information

    • In order to enroll in MGT 360 Entrepreneurship and Value Creation the student should be a W. P. Carey BS, BA or a Secondary Education (Business) student who has taken ACC 240, ACC 241 or ACC 242 with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better. A nonbusiness student with 2.50 ASU cumulative GPA with 56 earned credit hours who has taken MGT 290 My Life Venture may enroll. This course also has a prerequisite or corequisite requirement of MGT 340 Creativity and Innovation with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better.
    • MGT 340 Creativity and Innovation has a prerequisite requirement of W. P. Carey School of Business BS or BA student, or nonbusiness student with 2.50 ASU Cumulative GPA, 56 earned credit hours, and prerequisite or corequisite of MGT 290 My Life Venture.

    Admission requirements

    General university admission requirements:

    All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
    First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission

    Additional requirements:

    The certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation is available to all ASU students in good standing except those majoring in business entrepreneurship, management with a concentration in entrepreneurship, and technology entrepreneurship and management.

    A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

    Tuition information
    When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
    Transfer options

    ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

    ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.

    Career opportunities

    Students advance their career options through this undergraduate certificate program, developing additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. Those who complete this program often decide to pursue employment in management, sales and marketing.

    Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

    Contact information
    What are accelerated programs?
    Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

    3 year programs

    These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

    Accelerated master's

    These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

    Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
    What are concurrent programs?
    Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
    What are joint programs?
    Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

    What constitutes a new program?
    ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
    What are online programs?
    ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
    What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
    The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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