Certificate in Entrepreneurship

16.0 quarter credits

An entrepreneurial mindset, both in the context of starting new ventures and in
established companies, is a valuable skill. The ability to approach situations in an innovative way, to be creative, to critically evaluate new opportunities and to execute those opportunities is the essence of entrepreneurship. In the 21st century, innovation and entrepreneurship are competitive elements across all sectors of the economy.

The LeBow College of Business offers a Certificate in Entrepreneurship to enable students outside of the business school to benefit from learning about the skills involved in being entrepreneurial. This program provides Drexel students from all areas (engineering, biomedical, information technology, design, etc) with a unique advantage when seeking employment. Students who hold a Certificate in Entrepreneurship will certainly benefit in their job search and career by possessing the vital business skills encompassed in the courses in this certificate.

Upon completion of the Certificate program, students will be able to:

• Understand the nature of entrepreneurship and its applications to all realms of business and to all types of organizations
  
• Apply the business planning process to new ventures and to corporate projects
• Utilize accounting tools and methods in creating new ventures
• Apply innovative and creative approaches to business issues and environmental trends.
  

Requirements			16.0 Credits
ACCT 120	Accounting Essentials for New Ventures			4.0
MGMT 260	Introduction to Entrepreneurship			4.0
MGMT 365	Business Planning for Entrepreneurs			4.0
MGMT 366	Entrepreneurship Certificate Project			4.0
Additional requirement
In addition, students select one additional related course from outside the LeBow College of Business. This course should incorporate as part of its content some business aspect of the student's area of study.