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  • A GROUND-BREAKING LEADER IN
    EDUCATION
    SINCE 2005.
    ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • A GROUND-BREAKING LEADER IN
    EDUCATION
    SINCE 2005.
    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ABOUT US

Launched in 2005, Purdue’s Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is one of the largest, multidisciplinary entrepreneurship programs in the country, serving approximately 1,800 students from across campus each year. Annually, hundreds of Purdue graduates receive their certificates in addition to their diplomas. The program is administered through Purdue’s Office of the Provost and is governed by a Advisory Committee consisting of highly respected faculty and administrators from every college on campus.

PURPOSE

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program empowers students to turn their innovative ideas into action. In this flexible program designed to complement any major, students will:
• Learn how to evaluate and launch new venture opportunities
• Develop viable business models through market research and financial analyses
• Acquire the business literacy and professional skills demanded by today’s employers

BENEFITS

Upon completion, students receive an official certificate, which is noted on their academic transcript. Other benefits include:
• A unique and multidisciplinary experience
• Professional skills for work and life
• Enhanced job prospects and choices
• Connections to successful entrepreneurs and innovators
• Workshops, speakers, and experiential opportunities
• Leadership and communication skills

A CLOSER LOOK

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STUDENTS

Prospective students and current students, see what it takes to receive an entrepreneurship credential and turn your innovative ideas into action.

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ALUMNI

Our alumni are equipped to meet the demands of today’s employers and the global economy, see how to stay engaged and meet some of our alumni.

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ELIGIBILITY

Similar to a minor, the program is open to all undergraduates enrolled at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus who have at least four semesters remaining in their academic program. Students must maintain a C- or higher in ENTR-designated courses. To begin the program students simply need to enroll in the first introductory course and contact their academic advisor.

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1201 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
765.494.1314
entrcert@purdue.edu

News & Events

  • ENTR Ambassador and College of Liberal Arts Senior Advocates for Positive Growth November 25, 2019
  • ENTRnews Fall 2019 November 13, 2019
  • ENTR Ambassador and College of Science Senior Leads by Example October 29, 2019

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