Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business—it’s a mindset rooted in innovation, adaptability, and vision. Whether you aspire to launch a startup, drive innovation within an established company, or create a meaningful change, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) certificate at Kansas State University gives you the knowledge, skills, and experience to turn ideas into impact - across any industry.
As a K-State E&I student, you will learn how to turn innovative ideas into real-world impact by:
- Mastering the entrepreneurial process: Navigate every step of the entrepreneurial journey from initial idea generation to the launch of a successful new venture.
- Identifying opportunities: Research markets, recognize emerging opportunities, and evaluate their potential to create value and drive growth.
- Managing risk: Understand the realities of risk and develop strategies to anticipate challenges and minimize their impact.
- Securing resources: Build the capacity to identify, pitch for, and secure the resources and capital needed to bring your ideas to life.
Add an Entrepreneurial Edge to your degree
Your major will give you the expertise you need in your field. Let our E&I certificate give you the skills to put that expertise into action. Learn how to identify opportunities, innovate, solve problems, and turn your knowledge into meaningful impact in your field.
By pursuing an E&I certificate, you can pair your passion and expertise with an entpreneurial mindset because, after all, you have to be an entrepreneur in something.
Certificate Requirements | 12 credit hours
ENTRP 340 - Business Innovation and The Entrepreneurial Mindset ENTRP 425 - Funding Your Business MANGT 590 - International Management Choose one of the following courses: ENTRP 491 - International Entrepreneurship Experience ENTRP 495 - Entrepreneurship Internship (Must be Pre-approved) ENTRP 540 - Entrepreneurial Consulting ENTRP 575 - New Venture Creation
Looking for other options? Consider our E&I minor or check out the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship and the startup support programs they offer.
Certificate Requirements:
Certificate can be completed by degree seeking students at Kansas State University, obtained as a credential on its own (free-standing), as a non-degree, certificate seeking student, or earned post-baccalaureate.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA on all courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the certificate program.
Notes:
- Course pre-requisites may apply. See University Undergraduate Course Catalog for details.
- Prior permission is required from the CBA to take a class at another institution.