Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in New Venture Creation
Program Overview
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in New Venture Creation
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in New Venture Creation is a fully online program offered by Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. The program is designed to prepare students for independence in their careers, focusing on the start-up skills necessary to succeed in the business world.
Program Features
- Fully Online Program: Learn from faculty with years of experience in the start-up world.
- Stackable Model: Credits earned in this program can be applied to the MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and can be stacked with other entrepreneurship certificates.
- Access to the Baiada Institute: Gain access to the Laurence A. Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship, the Close School's hub of experiential learning.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate program is designed for recent graduates and working professionals who want to start their own ventures, work for startup companies, or prepare for self-employment. The program introduces key concepts in new-venture leadership, including how to build a successful startup team, assess funding needs and opportunities, and apply the Lean Launch methodology to test and refine business ideas.
What Will You Learn?
In the New Venture Creation certificate program, students will learn how to communicate complex ideas, evaluate opportunities, learn from failure, and implement innovations in real-world settings. Students will also have access to the Laurence A. Baiada Institute of Entrepreneurship, a vital extension of the Close School of Entrepreneurship. The Baiada Institute empowers all Drexel students to explore entrepreneurship and provides the resources needed to turn innovative ideas into startup ventures.
Students will also learn how to:
- Lead new ventures
- Build a team of innovators
- Assess funding opportunities
- Apply the Lean Launch methodology
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTP 651 | Leading New Ventures | 3 |
| ENTP 660 | Early-Stage Venture Funding | 3 |
| ENTP 690 | The Lean Launch | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
Admissions Requirements
Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Applicants who have not received a degree in the United States are required to take a TOEFL.
Related Programs
- MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Food Innovation
- Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship