Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management

The Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management certificate program at Wilmington University is designed to provide students with the practical, career-focused knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in small business management. This program explores the concepts and innovations that drive small businesses, positioning students for success.

Program Overview

The certificate program is comprised of six courses, including five core courses (entrepreneurship, small business finance, small business law, small business management, and social media marketing) and a practicum in entrepreneurship. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to deliver practical, applicable skills that students can apply on the job and use to generate opportunities for their businesses.

Learning from Experienced Entrepreneurs

The faculty of Wilmington University's College of Business are active business professionals who bring their real-world experience, hard-won wisdom, and up-to-date knowledge from their own small business ventures to the classroom. This unique approach provides students with the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have practiced what they preach.

Program Formats and Locations

The Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management certificate is available in the following formats and locations:

• Formats:
  • Traditional Classroom
  • Online
• Locations:
  • New Castle
  • Online

Benefits of the Program

The program offers several benefits, including:

• Practical, career-focused knowledge and skills
• Small class sizes with face-to-face time with instructors
• Opportunity to earn multiple credentials simultaneously through the Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE program
• Flexible schedules and online or face-to-face locations

Professionals Who Would Benefit

The following professionals would benefit from this program:

• Project Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Project Administrators

Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE Program

The Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE program allows students to earn multiple credentials simultaneously, accelerating their educational goals and making their credits more valuable. This program enables students to apply the credits earned from the certificate program to a related degree program at Wilmington University.