Innovation & Entrepreneurship Graduate Certification

Think Big. Start Smart.

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Graduate Certification is designed with you in mind, as an aspiring business owner and innovative thinker. If you’re committed to driving economic growth through innovation, business development and workforce advancement, and want to be prepared to lead change across industries, this certificate is for you.

Innovation and entrepreneurship translate into the ability to identify opportunities, solve complex problems and turn ideas into action. With an emphasis on creativity, adaptability and problem-solving, you will strengthen your ability to think like an entrepreneur and apply innovative solutions to meaningful challenges. You’ll also enhance your professional and personal development, expand your career opportunities and gain a competitive edge, regardless of your field of interest—all while preparing to make a positive impact in South Dakota communities and beyond.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Graduate Certification

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  Vermillion Main Campus, Sioux Falls and Online

This graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is open to students from all programs, as well as professionals pursuing the stand-alone option.

You will learn to recognize and evaluate opportunities for new ventures or innovative projects; apply design thinking and creativity techniques to generate solutions for complex problems; build and present a venture plan, including financial, operational and marketing considerations; and demonstrate effective communication and pitching skills through experiential and applied learning.

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