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Invest in the FutureSeptember 14, 2012
Support student entrepreneurs at Purdue by making a donation to the Certificate Program today!
Entrepreneurship Student OrganizationSeptember 14, 2012
The Certificate Program's student organization has undergone a reorganization! It will now be known as the "Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club." If you are interested in joining or getting involved please email the club leaders at entrpurdue@gmail.
Showcasing Student SuccessesSeptember 14, 2012
The Certificate Program will be featuring student and alum stories on large TV displays throughout the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. If you have an interesting story to share that relates in any way to your experiences in the Certi
Business Plan CompetitionSeptember 14, 2012
Registration is now open for the 26th Annual Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition. $100,000 in prizes will be awarded.
A Space for YouSeptember 14, 2012
The Docking Station is still available for student entrepreneurs and startup founders as an informal, collaborative space near Purdue's campus to meet, work and network.
Network Your Way to SuccessSeptember 14, 2012
The Certificate Program is providing an array of opportunities to entrepreneurial students and alums through our established networks and financial support. We encourage students to take advantage of the opportunities which can complement your academ

7th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition Undergraduate Division Winners[Elizabeth Mercer, Johnny Zhang, Peter Chen, Michael Young and Greg Forney (clockwise from the top)]

7th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition Open Division Winners[Ran An, Wesley Allen, Somesh Khandelwal and Holly Chan (Open Division Winners (clockwise from the top)]

Entrepreneurship for AnyoneAny College... Any School... Any Major...

OpportunitiesThe Certificate Program offers students the opportunity to engage with successful entrepreneurs and innovators and gain hands-on experience.

MultidisciplinaryTake classes and work in teams with students from all backgrounds and majors.

Consulting for Emerging Enterprises CourseView the video created by Sabrina Song [ENTR Student] highlighting the inaugural course

Elevator Pitch CompetitionIn two minutes or less convince a panel of judges the value of your business ideas.

Global EntrepreneurshipGo abroad and experience what it takes to be a global business leader.

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TURBOCHARGE YOUR PURDUE DEGREE

Purdue's Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program offers the opportunity for Purdue undergraduate students in all disciplines to earn an academic credential in entrepreneurship complementary to their major. Our series of five courses and experiential programs combine textbook theory with real-world practice, teaching you the fundamentals of market analysis, financial statements, funding sources, leadership and team building. By the time you've earned your entrepreneurship certificate, you will develop the confidence to succeed in business on your own terms.

Click here to learn more about program requirements that are built with flexibility in mind.

News

Join Us for the 7th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Friday, April 5, 2-5pm
April 3, 2013
Interested in experiencing the entrepreneurial energy on campus? Come watch innovators hone their entrepreneurial and communication skills at this fast-paced, upbeat competition hosted by the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. A
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Mike Cassidy Receives Purdue Learning Community Award
April 3, 2013
Certificate Program Instructor Mike Cassidy received the Learning Community Advocate Award from Purdue's Student Success Office in recognition of his outstanding service to the Entrepreneurial Learning Community.
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Glenn and Mary Johnson Provide Scholarship to the Certificate Program
April 3, 2013
Purdue alum Glenn Johnson and his wife Mary graciously donated a scholarship to the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. Glenn is currently the Managing Director of BlueVine Ventures in Silicon Valley and serves as a mentor to Purd
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The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Russia
April 3, 2013
Over the past year and a half, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Director Nathalie Duval-Couetil and instructors Mike Cassidy and Chris McEvoy have been involved in a project designed to build capacity in student entrepreneurship at the
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