Graduate Certificate - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The graduate certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation focuses on strategies and resources for launching new ventures and helps students understand the role of innovation in entrepreneurship. This interdisciplinary certificate provides a solid foundation in entrepreneurship and innovation through required core courses ENTSP 5660 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Startup and ENTSP 5830 Formulating and Implementing Innovation Strategies. At the same time, the program enables students to follow their own interests through electives offered by partners across campus.

Get Started

Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Two years of work experience is preferred, but not required. Entrance to the program is on a rolling basis. Applications must be received by the application deadlines.

To apply, submit your:

  • Resume
  • College transcripts
  • Statement of purpose 

For questions or more information about how to apply, contact an advisor at busgrad@iastate.edu.

Important Dates

Admission materials should be submitted by: 

  • Fall: June 15
  • Spring: November 15
  • Summer: March 15

Opportunity Type

  • Academic
  • Course
  • Entrepreneurship

Skills and Competencies

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Intercultural Fluency
  • Leadership
  • Personal Development
  • Professional Development
  • Technology

Eligible Majors

  • Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
  • Agriculture and Life Sciences Exploration
  • Agricultural Communication
  • Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Agricultural Systems Technology
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Ecology
  • Animal Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Culinary Food Science
  • Dairy Science
  • Diet and Exercise
  • Dietetics
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Global Resource Systems
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial Technology
  • International Agriculture
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Nutritional Science
  • Seed Science

For Students In

  • Fourth year and beyond

Minimum Credits to Join

12

Semester Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Digital Badges Available

  • Entrepreneurship Impact

Who to Contact

Graduate Student Services