The Certificate in Entrepreneurship is a nine-month academic program designed to provide structured instruction in core business principles, entrepreneurial theory, and analytical skills. Students engage in faculty-led coursework, classroom discussions, and academically assessed projects that develop competencies in opportunity evaluation, business planning, and strategic analysis. Assessment includes examinations, portfolio submissions, and faculty-evaluated presentations. This program is offered in accordance with institutional policy and SEVP regulations.

Class information:
(CIP Code 52.0701)
Class time: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Number of months to complete the program: 9
Academic support and career exploration resources available to students.
Total Credits to complete program: 36
Price per Credit: $250.00
Total Price for this Program: $9000.00
*Course offered in both San Diego and Salt Lake City Locations 

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* F-1 eligibility for certificate programs is subject to SEVP approval. Please contact admissions for current eligibility.

*Recommended Course for International Student (BEE) before taking this course

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This program offers structured academic instruction in entrepreneurship theory, business planning, and analytical skills, assessed through academic projects and examinations.
This program is also  tailored for individuals looking to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and is ideal for those starting a business, commercializing innovative technologies, working at a start-up, or leading entrepreneurial initiatives within larger organizations.
The certificate courses cover key elements of the entrepreneurial process, providing students with practical, hands-on experience in identifying, evaluating, and developing business opportunities. Throughout the certificate coursework, students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, with no course grade falling below a C (2.0).

Assessment includes: written exams, graded portfolio projects, group evaluations, and faculty-supervised presentations.

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Analyze entrepreneurial opportunities using academic frameworks

• Develop a structured business plan based on research

• Demonstrate academic proficiency in key business disciplines

36 Credits are required to complete this program:

F-1 students are required to take 12 credits per session with 3 classes in-person and 1 class online
Each course will be 3.5 contact hours per week and generally 9 hours of homework with 1 weekly quiz.
Requirements for completing this course:

Company Start-up Team Project: Start-up with multiple-members implementing what was learned in each course to present at on the last day of the course. 30%
Individual Start-up Project implementing what was learned in each course Sent as a portfolio 40%
Final exam for each course scoring 70% or better 30%

Each session is 3 months