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Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

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Make your business plans a reality with an entrepreneurship certificate

Entrepreneurship starts with an idea. You might dream of creating an innovative tech startup, bringing an organic grocery store to your hometown, or applying your entrepreneurial spirit to an existing organization. The skills you’ll learn in a graduate entrepreneurship certificate program can help you pursue those dreams.

Enrolling in our Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program here at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management provides you with the tools you need to take your ideas to the next level:

  • Dive into the entrepreneurial mindset: From idea generation to launching a business, you’ll learn the skills to overcome challenges, identify opportunities, and see your business ideas to fruition.

  • Learn from real-world innovators: Our Design Thinking and Innovation Management course contains lessons from 1871, Chicago's premier destination for entrepreneurs and innovators, so you can learn concepts created by industry thought leaders.

  • Gain advanced, future-ready skills: Explore business concepts, such as analyzing corporate structures, evaluating return on investment, securing financial support for your business ventures, and more. You’ll also learn how to use AI in your entrepreneurial ventures to optimize your work and create more nimble processes.

  • Kickstart your path toward an MBA: This program stacks into our Master’s in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Specialization, so you can apply qualifying credits to your master’s while putting your new skills to work right away.1

Classes start every 8 weeks

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Accreditation
  • 03 Ways to save
  • 04 Careers
  • 05 FAQs

What you'll learn in our entrepreneurship program

If you see a future for yourself in business entrepreneurship, you're a visionary who wants to transform possibilities into solutions. Here at Keller, you can hone that knack for seeing untapped opportunities and turning them into innovations that meet demands. Our curriculum equips you with the know-how to guide new ventures and champion bold ideas.

AI in entrepreneurship

Use AI-driven tools to identify opportunities, validate ideas, and support smarter decision-making across the entrepreneurial process.

Product development

Shape fresh ideas from early vision to real-world success. Learn to pinpoint market potential and craft a roadmap so your concept can thrive.

Investor pitching

Present your concepts in a way that commands attention and inspires confidence so potential investors see the promise of your ventures.

Software and tech evaluation

Discover how emerging tools can optimize workflows and drive innovation, helping you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving environment.

Statistical and financial analysis

Get practice digging into raw figures and budgets while learning how to turn them into clear insights.

Business and management theory

Discover time-honored and cutting-edge business and management theories to guide your entrepreneurial journey.

Strategic decision-making

Combine real-world problem-solving with strategic thinking to unlock fresh solutions and drive growth.

Entrepreneurship courses and credits

Classes

6

Credits

18

Semesters

2-32

Take entrepreneurship classes that give you the tools and knowledge to turn your creative ideas into innovative businesses with long-term potential:
MIS571
Design Thinking and Innovation Management
ENTR510
Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
MIS540
Innovation Through Technology
LEAD570
Leadership in the Age of AI
ENTR530
Venture Finance and Due Diligence

Learn more about the courses and details of this certificate in our program guide.

 

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Your program perks
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Gain industry skills and resources: Go hands on through our partnership with 1871, a Chicago-based nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs. Develop practical skills and learn innovative strategies while tapping resources that foster groundbreaking ideas and startups.
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Dive deep with immersive studying: Get into the details while analyzing financial and statistical data and applying marketing strategies for realistic business products and services. 

Display your achievements with a digital badge: Earn an Innovation Strategies digital badge to show off your skills on your CV or LinkedIn profile for each course you complete:

  • Design Thinking (MIS571)
  • Innovation through Technology and AI (MIS541)
  • Leadership and AI (LEAD570)

Kickstart your future in business with stackable programs

Build entrepreneurial skills you can put to work on your business idea right away. Then, when you’re ready to advance your education, you can apply your qualifying credits toward our Master’s in Business Administration with Entrepreneurship Specialization.1 We’ll be right alongside you every step of the way to celebrate your academic growth.

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.3

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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accreditations
ACBSP

Entrepreneurship jobs

You’ll build skills for creative thinking, spotting trends, and building purpose-driven business solutions in our program, and can put them to work in roles such as:

  • Administrative supervisor

  • Business manager

  • Business owner

  • Entrepreneur

  • Office manager

Our unlimited Career Services resources are always available, even after graduation. Access a network of business pros who can help you polish your resume, prepare for interviews, and make industry connections.

Ways to save

Discover how to make your entrepreneurship education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.4

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Prior learning credit

Real-world experience counts — see how you can get credit for previous work, volunteer, or training hours.

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Employer reimbursement

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Military and veteran benefits

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Invest in your potential with an entrepreneurship certificate

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Frequently asked questions

What is an entrepreneurship graduate certificate?

An entrepreneurship graduate certificate is a focused academic program designed to help you build practical skills for starting, growing, or innovating within a business. Coursework covers areas like opportunity identification, product development, business strategy, and pitching ideas. It also introduces tools such as AI to support research, decision-making, and innovation.

How can a small business owner be successful?

If you’re an aspiring small business owner, you can increase your chances of success by equipping yourself with an education that prepares you for the exciting world of entrepreneurship. Our Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship can give you the skills and knowledge you need to craft a business plan, evaluate market conditions, successfully pitch your idea to investors, analyze financials, build a strong brand identity, and more.

What are the 4 types of entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurship is typically split into 4 types:

•Small business entrepreneurship: These ventures start on a smaller scale and focus on local communities or niche markets.
• Large company entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs with established organizations foster innovation to create new ventures, products, services, and business models. 
• Scalable startup entrepreneurship: New businesses with high growth potential leverage technology and innovation to drive rapid expansion. 
• Social entrepreneurship: These business ventures address social, environmental, or cultural issues through entrepreneurship.

What are tips for starting a business?

Starting a business is a multistep process that looks different for every entrepreneur, but here are some general tips to keep in mind when you get started:

• Identify a need in your community and turn the solution into a business idea.
• Conduct market research to gauge demand and identify your target audience.
• Practice pitching your business ideas before presenting in front of potential investors.
• Learn from successful entrepreneurs by studying and applying their strategies to your own venture.

Pursuing an education in entrepreneurship, business, or a related field can help you build the skills and knowledge you need to get started with your own business idea.

What are the benefits of entrepreneurship?

Depending on your goals, benefits of entrepreneurship include:

• The ability to pursue your passion
• The opportunity for a fulfilling career path where you can turn your vision into a reality
• The chance to be your own boss and lead an organization your way
• Being able to bring your creativity and vision to an organization that’s ready for growth
• The opportunity to identify and fill a market need and make an impact

Is a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship worth it?

Yes, if you want to start a business or contribute meaningfully to an existing organization, a certificate in entrepreneurship is worth it. The skills and concepts you'll develop across an entrepreneurship program are invaluable — learning to make business decisions, analyze financial data, and create detailed business plans is a crucial step on your journey toward becoming an entrepreneur.

In our Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program, you’ll learn all that and more. Plus, you can also use your certificate to pursue additional education, including our Master's in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Specialization.1

How long does it take to earn a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship?

Here at DeVry, you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship in as little as 8 months on an accelerated schedule or 12 months on a normal schedule.2

How do I apply to Keller?

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at Keller. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

2Accelerated schedule is 2 semesters assuming 9 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment. Normal schedule is 3 semesters assuming an average of 6 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment.

3Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP-accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.

4Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.