TOP Ranked Entrepreneurship Program
Recognized by: Princeton Review & Entrepreneur Magazine
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program was named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs in the nation. This recognition is based on academic offerings, experiential learning, and career outcomes. It highlights Purdue as a leading destination for students aspiring to launch innovative ventures.
Model Entrepreneurship Education Program
Recognized by: United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)
USASBE recognized the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation as a model program for its student-centered, hands-on, and data-informed approach to entrepreneurship education. The program was praised for its comprehensive, inclusive design and its bold efforts to advance entrepreneurial learning across disciplines.
Exceptional Cross-Disciplinary Entrepreneurship Activities
Recognized by: Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program was honored for its exceptional efforts in integrating entrepreneurship across academic disciplines. GCEC identified the program as a national leader in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting entrepreneurial thinking in diverse fields of study.
Excellence in Curriculum Innovation
Recognized by: Deshpande Symposium for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
This award recognized the program’s success in designing and delivering innovative entrepreneurship courses that reach students from all academic backgrounds. The program stood out for its commitment to embedding entrepreneurial education throughout the university and preparing students to apply these skills in real-world contexts.