This certificate program is designed for postgraduate students and/or community members seeking advanced coursework to better conceptualize and deploy principles and practices of entrepreneurship. Individuals from industry can benefit from this graduate certificate by enhancing their existing knowledge while offering the opportunity for continued study beyond their bachelor’s degree. Additionally, individuals who are considering starting a business or working within an entrepreneurial environment may elect to take this program of study.

The graduate certificate will serve as a stand-alone program for any interested student with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. The degree need not be in business; students electing this certificate program come from diverse backgrounds and various undergraduate majors and may not have had any significant, formal business training or experience. This certificate program can also provide a specialization or gateway for Millersville University graduate students seeking a master’s degree in technology and innovation. Courses will address concepts including corporate, social and educational entrepreneurism. Students will investigate opportunities for developing a business while learning how to evaluate opportunities, assess overall resources and manage growth. Students will also learn to promote themselves and their businesses, especially those students without experience in advertising, branding or internet marketing, and apply modern and emerging concepts that are directly applicable to small and developing businesses.