Designed to inspire new ways of thinking and encourage positive change and disruption, the Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation gives non-business students the foundation they need to create a business or launch a product from the ground floor.
The building blocks of entrepreneurship and innovation — ideating, problem-solving, researching, developing and optimizing — are just as valuable outside of traditional business programs as they are within our School of Business. By pursuing an Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students within Quinnipiac's eight schools and the College of Arts and Sciences will learn the habits of the doers, movers and shakers. Students interested in becoming their own boss or working in an innovative capacity will embrace a new mindset that asks "what if" or "how can" in both new and existing organizations. This certificate program opens the doors for almost any career path, from future doctors who plan to start their own practice to aspiring marketing professionals who yearn to rethink established agency models.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENT 210 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking and Practice | 3 |
| ENT 250 | Idea Validation and Business Model Development | 3 |
| ENT 310 | Creativity and Innovation Management | 3 |
| Electives - Choose one from the following list: | 3 | |
| Opportunity Recognition and Negotiation | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Business Launch | ||
Or the substitution of a course in the student’s major or another discipline of interest. | ||
Below is a representational sampling of the types of courses from different areas that could count as the fourth course in the certificate. | ||
| Sustainable Development | ||
| Introduction to the Biological Aspects of Science and Society | ||
| Human Health and Disease | ||
| Infrastructure Engineering | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Rapid Application Development | ||
| Visual Design | ||
| Storytelling | ||
| Public Speaking: Principles and Practice | ||
| Social Media and Society | ||
| Introduction to Programming for Engineers | ||
| Improvisational Acting | ||
| Negotiating Internationally | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation certificate program courses will be offered throughout the year. Some courses can be completed online while others require an on-campus presence.
Current students interested in adding this certificate to their record must first complete the Certificate Declaration Form.
After completing the form, current students can register for certificate courses using the Self-Service Platform. Filter the results by selecting "Entrepreneurship" under "Subjects" before registering for the class.
Required Courses (3): ENT 210, ENT 250, ENT 310
Elective Courses (1): ENT 340, ENT 350, ENT 420*
*or the substitution of a course in the student's major or another discipline of interest
Complete the Certificate Declaration Form
If you are interested in earning a certificate but do not currently attend Quinnipiac University as a matriculated student, please ensure that you meet the requirements to pursue this certificate. Once you have done so, contact Patrice Luoma to learn how you can register for these courses as a non-degree-seeking student.
The Innovation Hub provides students with a uniquely collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunity by bringing together the university’s innovation ecosystem. It delivers dedicated spaces — physical ones and virtual ones — that spark exciting new ways to create 21st-century solutions and act as an incubator for entrepreneurial pursuits across the university.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.