Entrepreneurial thinking skills that help individuals recognize opportunities, create solutions, and implement plans are essential to professional success and long-term career security. This certificate introduces students to models, methods, and skills associated with developing successful startups and new social, corporate, and government ventures. The certificate is open to students from all majors who want to learn how to turn their ideas into viable projects, startups, and new ventures.
Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)
- ENT 3613 - Creativity and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
- ENT 4013 - New Venture Design Credit Hours: 3
- ENT 4014 - New Venture Implementation Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Select one of the following courses:
- ENT 4183 - Technological Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
- ENT 4503 - Social Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
- ENT 4942 - Entrepreneurial Internship Credit Hours: 3
- MAN 4941 - Management Internship Credit Hours: 3
- GEB 4941 - Integrated Business Internship Credit Hours:
Select one: (3 Credit Hours)
1 Internships must be in collaboration with a local startup, small business, or entrepreneurship support organization. Internship packets are available in the Management Department (BA1-309).
- ENT 4183 - Technological Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
- ENT 4503 - Social Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
- 1 ENT 4942 - Entrepreneurial Internship Credit Hours: 3
- GEB 4941 - Integrated Business Internship Credit Hours:
Foreign Language Requirements
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 12
Other Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the certificate.
- Grades below “C” (2.0) or “S” grades from other institutions are not accepted.
- Courses taken at Florida College System institutions do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide a course syllabus and any other supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation.
- At least nine hours used in the certificate must be earned at UCF.
- No Credit by Exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
