Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Oakland’s entrepreneurship certificate equips you with the practical knowledge to seize opportunities and take intelligent risks.

Our Post-Masters Certificate in Entrepreneurship prepares you to launch a new company or promote innovation within an existing company, whether or not you have a business background. Oakland’s entrepreneurship certificate program provides you with the tools to assess and refine your idea, giving it (and yourself) the best chance for success. In addition to covering practical skills such as finance, research, management, and marketing, our graduate entrepreneurship certificate connects you with a community of independent thinkers who share your passion and creativity. You’ll get personalized input and mentorship from seasoned businesspeople, while earning a respected certificate in entrepreneurship from a top-ranked business school. Acquire the training and confidence you need to bring your entrepreneurial dream to life.

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Our Post-Masters Certificate in Entrepreneurship prepares you to launch a new company or promote innovation within an existing company, whether or not you have a business background. Oakland’s entrepreneurship certificate program provides you with the tools to assess and refine your idea, giving it (and yourself) the best chance for success. In addition to covering practical skills such as finance, research, management, and marketing, our graduate entrepreneurship certificate connects you with a community of independent thinkers who share your passion and creativity. You’ll get personalized input and mentorship from seasoned businesspeople, while earning a respected certificate in entrepreneurship from a top-ranked business school. Acquire the training and confidence you need to bring your entrepreneurial dream to life.

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Graduate Entrepreneurship Certificate: The Oakland University Advantage

Oakland’s School of Business Administration has earned national acclaim from US World and News Report, CEO magazine, and other organizations. Our post-masters certificate in entrepreneurship meets the same high academic and professional standards as all of our business programs.

This certificate provides you with:

  • Practical expertise. You’ll learn more than textbook theory in our entrepreneurship certificate program, cultivating applied skills that directly impact your results. Our courses in entrepreneurship deliver knowledge that helps you solve problems, meet challenges, and compete successfully.
  • Outstanding instructors. Our entrepreneurship certificate program is led by the same elite faculty who teach in Oakland’s nationally ranked MBA program and other renowned graduate business programs. You’ll learn from expert analysts, researchers, and innovators who teach from direct experience in the business world.
  • Robust partnerships. In addition to top-notch professors, Oakland’s graduate certificate in entrepreneurship boasts strong business relationships throughout Southeast Michigan. We can help you connect with thought leaders in your industry or in particular aspects of business development, from finance to marketing, manufacturing, technology, supply chain, and distribution.
  • Personalized instruction. Oakland’s certificate in entrepreneurship offers broad latitude in course selection, enabling you to focus your studies in the areas that are most relevant to your particular business idea and professional strengths.
  • Flexibility and convenience. The graduate entrepreneurship certificate program is designed for adult students who need to balance coursework with professional responsibilities. Depending on your time-management needs, you can complete the program in as little as one year or stretch it out over three years.

What Can You Do With a Post-Masters Certificate in Entrepreneurship?

The entrepreneurship certificate program is flexible enough to accommodate people from all academic and professional specialties. You do not not any prior business training.

Oakland’s graduate entrepreneurship program prepares you for a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial roles, including (but not limited to):

  • Launching a new business
  • Developing a new product or service
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Building new departments, divisions, or project teams
  • Establishing nonprofit organizations
  • Leading organizational change initiatives

Graduate Entrepreneurship Certificate Curriculum

The post-masters certificate in entrepreneurship consists of one required course in entrepreneurship, plus four electives, for a total of 15 credits. Elective courses in the entrepreneurship certificate program cover a broad range of subjects, including:

  • Federal taxation
  • Real estate
  • Financial management
  • Small business
  • Business ethics
  • Strategic marketing
  • Product and brand management
  • Decision making
  • Process management
  • Project management

You also have the option of arranging independent study in entrepreneurship, with faculty approval.

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Programs Related to the Post-Masters Entrepreneurship Certificate

Not sure if the graduate certificate in entrepreneurship is right for you ? Check out these other graduate business programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.

  • Post-Masters Graduate Certificate in Business Economics
  • Post-Masters Graduate Certificate in International Business
  • Executive MBA