Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The curriculum of Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program offers a diverse education in management principles and practices to help students prepare to operate their own businesses. Program coursework is designed to help students build or enhance leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills. Course topics include managerial accounting and finance, financial operations, funding and capital resources, change management, organizational behavior and leadership, business legalities, and global business strategies. Students could also have the opportunity to study market research, advertising, new product planning and development, and small business management practices.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have already earned a bachelor's degree and possibly have an academic background in management or business administration before entering the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program. Strong leadership and planning skills are important, as entrepreneurs must be able to manage personnel and be able to create business plans and arrange schedules, marketing campaigns, and other strategies for running a business venture. Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The 18 credit hours needed to earn this graduate certificate are achieved by taking nine credits in accounting/leadership courses and nine credits in entrepreneurship classes. Entrepreneurship Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Essentials of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
• Global Perspectives for International Business
• Digital Leadership
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
• Venture Finance and Due Diligence
• Entrepreneurial Marketing

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program, you could be prepared to assume managerial duties in an existing company or possibly begin your own business venture. You could work in areas of production, operations, human resources, or marketing.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• Office Manager
• Small Business Owner
• Administrative Supervisor

Advanced Degrees

You might choose to further expand your business skills and knowledge of business practices by entering a master's degree program after completing Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program. Many companies require a master's degree for those interested in advancing to senior management or executive positions. Advanced studies might provide more in-depth examinations of negotiation practices, business analytics, brand management, sales strategies, and global supply chain management.

Master's degree options include but are not limited to:

• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship