Innovate and develop your ideas into viable ventures
Whether you’re a current or aspiring entrepreneur looking to grow your business or interested in introducing innovative ideas to an existing organization, position yourself to succeed in today’s dynamic market with the necessary entrepreneurship and innovation skills to launch successful ventures.
Through the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, you will gain the know-how and skills to develop new ways of thinking, learn to drive innovation and assess new business opportunities for successful ventures. Customize your curriculum to best fit your needs and interests with a wide range of elective courses.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU’s College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College’s Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
Professionals who can use the knowledge and skills of an entrepreneurial mindset to enable innovative action are valued in any business setting, whether in a new venture, startup or in an existing organization.
In this 9-credit certificate, you’ll explore how to create value in novel ways by employing more innovative and entrepreneurial thinking. This approach will also help you put the ideas from your program of study into action.
All credits earned apply toward the College of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) program after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students can expect to learn:
- Gain a deep understanding of the key components of starting and managing a new business, from business planning to legal considerations.
- Explore techniques and methods for fostering innovation within organizations, including idea generation, product development, and disruptive innovation concepts.
- Learn about financial management, funding options, and investment strategies relevant to startups and innovative ventures.
- Understand how to conduct market research, develop marketing strategies, and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Develop leadership skills and learn how to build and manage effective teams that can drive entrepreneurial success and innovation within a company.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 2 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2022-2023 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
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Foundations of economics with entrepreneurial thinking and applied knowledge, including economic drivers, industry structures and competitive dynamics of sustainable enterprise.
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Develop skills in creating value in new and existing organizations as well as the processes and practices to foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.
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Theoretical conceptualization of entrepreneurship
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Apply and integrate MBA program concepts, enabling you to understand and utilize knowledge and skills gained from all courses.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 2 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2024-2025 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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| Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid
Learn more about admissions requirements to enroll in our spring or fall sessions. Visit tuition and aid for information on the latest tuition benefits available to you.
- Fall
AdmissionApply by July 31
- Spring
AdmissionApply by Jan 1