Entrepreneurship Certificate

Intro

Turn your big idea into a viable business. This certificate equips you with the mindset and practical knowledge to spot market opportunities, build a solid business plan, and assess profit potential, whether you're launching your own venture or driving innovation within an existing organization.

Degrees

Entrepreneurship

Degree:

Certificate

Location:

Fergus Falls Campus

Moorhead Campus

Online

Credits:

18

Overview

Program Overview

Whether you’re an entrepreneur who wants to start your own small business or an entrepreneur within an organization, this program will prepare you with valuable skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your endeavors. You’ll learn to recognize market opportunities, plan a business initiative to develop your big idea, and evaluate its profit potential. The comprehensive coursework is appropriate for students who wish to be self-employed and covers all aspects of starting and running a business, including:

Knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed
Creating and presenting business ideas
Strategies for creating, running and growing a business
Articulating a value proposition for a business idea
Broad knowledge of business, including financial, marketing and operating functions

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Business Transfer Pathway, Business degree program and Business Administration diploma program.

Scholarships/Cost

M State has one of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota, and thanks to grants, scholarships and sponsorships, more than half of all M State students have a completely tuition-free experience.

Learn all about our low tuition rates and fees at Detailed Cost. To explore financial aid options, visit Paying for College. We also offer Zero Textbook Cost programs and courses, which can save you substantial money on books; learn more at Z-Degrees.

Program Cost Estimate

Entrepreneurial Certificate

Foundation Scholarships

M State's two foundations award more than $280,000 in student scholarships each year. You may be eligible — learn more at Foundations.

Workforce Development Scholarships

More than 40 programs at M State offer Workforce Development Scholarships to new students. See if your program is eligible and apply at Workforce Development Scholarships.

Business and Industry Sponsorships

M State collaborates with local businesses to offer valuable student support, such as financial assistance, internships, part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities. Find details at Business and Industry Partner Sponsorships.