Entrepreneurship Certificate
This 12-credit entrepreneurship certificate will prepare students to become leaders in creating value through the development of new business opportunities, both within existing businesses and through new venture creation. The core courses in the certificate are designed to give students the appropriate framework for testing the feasibility of a business idea, putting together a business plan, and managing a new business. The certificate includes electives designed to give students practical hands-on experience in the entrepreneurship field by working directly with companies through an approved internship, consulting for small businesses, or learning how to launch a business.
Certificate Requirements — 12 credits
Entrepreneurship Certificate Core (6 Credits)
| BAMG 355 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| BAMG 451 | Managing New Business Ventures |
3 |
Entrepreneurship Certificate Electives (Select any two courses – 6 credits)
Select any two courses - 6 credits.
| BAMG 407 | Small Business Counseling |
3 |
| BAMG 410 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| BAMG 411 | Social Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| BAMG 412 | Sustainable Innovation |
3 |
| BAMG 492 | Internship |
3 |
For information on how to register for the certificate, contact the Monfort College of Business Advising Center. Kepner Hall 1095 or 970-351-1233.
Your Future in Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship certificate presents a unique opportunity for students to become their own boss, giving students the power to explore and monetize their passions and interests. For students interested in studying entreprenuership but are not interested in starting their own business, there are many potential job titles for entrepreneurship certificate graduates. Below are a few example careers. The titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
Career
*Growth
*Median Salary
Sales Representative
4-7%
$63,230
Online Merchant
4-7%
$75,990
Business Consultant
11%+
$95,290
Store Manager
4-7%
$98,100
Account Supervisor
8-10%
$140,040
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship
of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
and Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data.
