SIMILAR TO A MINOR
This credential is very similar to a minor, requiring five courses to be woven into a plan of study just like a minor is woven into a plan of study, some of which may overlap with major requirements.
TWO INTRODUCTORY CORE COURSES
Core courses provide students with the fundamental language, knowledge, leadership, and communication skills related to entrepreneurship and innovation. These required core courses are offered solely by the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.
ENTR 20000 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CHOOSE BETWEEN
ENTR 31000 Marketing and Management for New Ventures (Pre-req. ENTR 20000)
OR
ENTR 31500 Business Planning for Social Entrepreneurship (Pre-req. ENTR 20000)
TWO OPTION COURSES
Option courses provide students with discipline or industry specific depth in areas that are relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation. They are offered through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship an Innovation Program as well as departments across the university. Detailed in the Approved Course List.
ONE CAPSTONE COURSE
Capstone courses provide students with experiences, which can include developing business plans for new ventures, consulting with small businesses or involvement in product innovation. They are offered through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship an Innovation Program as well as departments across the university. Detailed in the Approved Course List.
In some cases, students will be permitted to substitute an additional capstone for one of the required option courses.
A grade of C- or higher is required for all ENTR designated courses.
View a comprehensive list of approved option and capstone courses across all colleges. Please refer to the website for the most up to date list.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rita Baker, Coordinating Academic Advisor, bakerr@purdue.edu
HOW TO COMPLETE AND RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
View simple steps to successfully complete and receive the academic credential.
UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE APPROVED COURSE LIST
Learn important approved course list facts, how to best utilize the list and determine ideal paths for certificate completion. There’s a pathway for every student.