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Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Graduate Certificate

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

You’ll thrive as an entrepreneur with a great idea, determination—and the right skills. Turn your vision into reality. Take the next step toward building something great. Get to your next next.

Launch your next venture with confidence

You’re ready to turn your next big idea into a thriving venture. Whether you’re looking to start your own business or pivot into entrepreneurship, this graduate certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation equips you with the essential tools and strategies for success.

The certificate includes two core online courses that lay the groundwork for entrepreneurship, complemented by two specialized track courses that you can choose to take either online or in person.

Push your vision forward with a customized learning experience by selecting electives from a variety of disciplines, including:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Family Financial Planning
  • Social Innovation
  • Veterinary Medicine (for Vet Med students)

Take the next step toward bringing your vision to life.

Admissions Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

For program specific requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Total: 12 Credits
Time: 8-12 months

With approval of the director of graduate education (DOGE), all 12 entrepreneurship and innovation credits may be applied later to an Ivy College of Business master’s degree at Iowa State University.

Contact Information

busgrad@iastate.edu
515-294-8118

Kim Putz
Assistant director graduate recruitment
515-294-7279
kputz@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

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Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.