Program Description and Goals
The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation equips students with the skills and tools essential for launching successful startups and driving corporate innovation. The program offers entrepreneurs a toolset for success, including best practices, mentorship opportunities, and interactive experiences in the dynamic world of startups and innovation. Recognizing the growing demand for innovative thinkers, this certificate empowers graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset, making them highly valued assets in organizations aiming for growth. The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate program is available to anyone with a bachelor’s degree who wants to add entrepreneurship knowledge and capabilities to their credentials. Participants do not need to be enrolled in a degree program.
Program Goals
- Students will learn to apply and integrate critical and creative thinking techniques to identify, and evaluate innovative business opportunities, and will refine these ideas based on user feedback to meet market needs effectively.
- Students will develop skills in designing and executing business models and adapting them to evolving market trends and technologies.
- Students will learn to lead and manage innovation initiatives within a corporate setting, fostering an entrepreneurial culture and driving intrapreneurial efforts.
Accreditation
For specific information on program accreditation, refer to the Accreditations and Compliance section.
Program Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required to satisfy the requirements.
Method of Delivery
Online
Time to Completion
10 hours
Admission Procedures
Regular Admission
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog).
- If a certificate program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript documenting the master’s is required.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.
- Submit the Graduate Admissions online application.
- Select Graduate Level Certificates-Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
Required Supplemental Documents
- Resume
- Two years of professional work experience or permission of the MCCB Director of Graduate Programs.
- 500-word personal statement describing your interest in achieving a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and why you feel you will be successful in this program.
International Applicants
International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
Appeal of Graduate Admission
An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.
Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.
Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.
If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status.
Academic and Professional Integrity
Code of Conduct
The University of North Georgia recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic functioning of the university. UNG graduate students are expected to uphold the university regulations addressed in the Student Code of Conduct, Article 3, Rule 2.
Technology
While the program is primarily asynchronous, online synchronous meetings may be required for program orientation and occasionally throughout the program.
Students are expected to:
- Engage in electronic collaboration using email and the basic functions of software for online meetings (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
- Develop proficiency with the learning management system(s) used to administer courses.
- Be competent using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Have access to a personal computer (and not rely on cell phones, tablets, or Chromebooks) to run required software.
- Follow additional IT guidance found here: https://ung.edu/information-technology/FAQ.php.
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