Online Graduate Certificates

Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation

Gies College of Business
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Certificate addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints so learners can identify and capitalize on opportunities. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this certificate.  

This program is designed for:

  • Aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs.
  • Employees in established firms who are interested in becoming innovative leaders.
Cultivate an entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative mindset to thrive in uncertain business environments and learn to recognize and question assumptions and constraints to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

*Financial aid consideration requires learners to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in a Spring or Fall term and 3 credit hours in a Summer term. Learners should review Graduate Certificate start dates, course offerings, and federal aid requirements prior to applying.