Dec 30, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Entrepreneurship [Graduate Certificate]


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This program enables individuals without undergraduate business degrees to gain sufficient knowledge of the entrepreneurial processes. Students will learn how to write a business plan, manage growing ventures, implement innovation within corporations, start and manage social entrepreneurship. Students will also be able to participate in numerous co-curricular entrepreneurship-related activities.

  

This program is available online. International applicants should check with International Admissions or program advisor before applying.

Program Admission


Applicants must meet the following requirements

  • Complete a Graduate Application
  • Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities (EMU alums do no need to request official transcripts).
  • Have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.
  • Submit a signed “Gainful Employment Statement” with the graduate application. 

The GMAT/GRE is not required for the graduate certificate programs.

International Applicants - International applicants must meet the Graduate School’s minimum requirements.

International Transcripts - Students with non-U.S. post-secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their international transcripts from one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course-by-course report. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the completed evaluation. Please visit International Admissions for additional information.

Department Information


Management | Joy Beatty, Ph.D., Department Head | 466 Owen, 734.487.3240, jbeatty9@emich.edu​

Advisor Information


Graduate Programs Office, 306 Owen, 734.487.4444, cob.graduate@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 15 hours


A maximum of three graduate credit hours may be transferred to a College of Business graduate certificate in an area of specialization. Please view the course description for the prerequisite.

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