PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Turn innovative ideas into action
Enroll in one introductory entrepreneurship course and start creating impact today.
ELIGIBILITY
Entrepreneurship for ALL MAJORS
The Certificate is open to all undergraduates at West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. Simply enroll in ENTR 20000 and consult your academic advisor.
To allow time for certificate completion, we recommend starting early—ideally with four or more semesters remaining.
Required Courses
COMPLETE FIVE COURSES ACROSS THESE CATEGORIES:
some may overlap with your major requirements
2 INTRO CORE COURSES
Fundamentals
Core courses provide a foundation in the language, knowledge, leadership, and communication skills essential to entrepreneurship and innovation. These required courses are offered exclusively through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.
1st Required Intro Course:
2nd Required Intro Core Course
Choose from the following:
2 OPTION COURSES
Depth
Option courses provide discipline or industry specific depth in areas which are relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation. They are offered through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program as well as departments across the university.
For this requirement — many courses fulfill both certificate and plan of study requirements in your major.
See the approved course list below to further personalize your path.
Or select the following:
1 CAPSTONE COURSE OR EXPERIENCE
Culminating
Capstone courses offer hands-on experiences such as developing business plans for new ventures, consulting with small businesses, or contributing to product innovation. These courses are available through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program as well as departments across the university.
For this requirement — many courses fulfill both certificate and plan of study requirements in your major.
See the approved course list below to further personalize your path.
Or select from the following:
approved course list details
A Pathway For Every Student
Designed with flexibility in mind, the approved course list includes a wide range of pre-approved option and capstone courses from all colleges, helping streamline your path to certificate completion. Your course pathway can be shaped by your major, interests, or career goals. Many approved courses may count toward both the certificate and your degree requirements.
Grade requirements
A Grade of C- or higher must be obtained in all ENTR courses used toward Certificate Completion.
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