Entrepreneurial Studies
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Overview
In our Entrepreneurial Studies undergraduate certificate program, you won't just learn how to solve problems. You'll learn to identify and pursue business opportunities. That puts you in a position to launch your own startups, help existing companies tap into new markets, manage small and family-owned businesses, lead social enterprises, or put fresh eyes on tough challenges.
Program Snapshot
Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Few things are as exciting as launching your own business and developing new ventures. Finding a great idea and making it come to life is both daunting and exhilarating.
Our undergraduate certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies will help you do just that. But it isn't only about starting new companies. Here, you'll learn how to identify problems and find innovative, workable solutions for many types of organizations.
You'll also develop business models and put those into practice. Your student-led company may win startup funding through our annual New Venture Competition. Many companies that have launched through this competition are still in business.
Many of your professors have built their own companies and helped others raise money and grow. They'll become your mentors, along with alumni and investors from Michigan and beyond. As they share their knowledge with you, you'll build your own experience through hands-on projects.
Program Highlights
At CMU, you'll start thinking like an entrepreneur long before you graduate.
- Compete for thousands of dollars to start a business in our New Venture Competition. This annual contest rewards the most innovative student business ideas in several categories.
- Gain hands-on experience through in-class projects aimed at nurturing innovative ideas.
- Participate in activities outside of the classroom through our Hackathons, Fireside Chats with seasoned entrepreneurs, and networking events.
- Learn from seasoned pros: Our entrepreneurship department was the first in Michigan.
Careers & Outcomes
With an Entrepreneurial Studies undergraduate certificate, you'll be equipped to identify opportunities to start your own business or help existing companies innovate.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| General Manager | $103,840 |
| Product Developer | $63,206 |
| Business Development Representative | $48,178 |
| Economic Developer | $115,730 |
| Operations Manager | $101,280 |
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