Innovation & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certification

Build a strong foundation in creativity, venture development and problem-solving as you pursue your business dreams with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certification.

Your First Step Toward Innovation.

As an aspiring business owner or innovative thinker, you can propel yourself to the forefront of your career with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certification. You’ll become an expert in understanding what it means to drive economic growth through innovation, in addition to learning the ins and outs of business development and workforce advancement.

With a background in innovation and entrepreneurship, you’ll gain the knowledge to solve complex problems, identify opportunities and act when needed. Focus on adaptability and problem-solving, strengthen your ability to think like an entrepreneur and apply innovative solutions to real-world issues. Enhance your professional and personal development, expand your career and gain a competitive edge—no matter your field—and prepare to make a positive impact on South Dakota and beyond.

Degrees & Offerings

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certification

Certificate
  Vermillion Main Campus, Sioux Falls and Online

No matter your major, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certification is open to all students and professionals who are pursuing the stand-alone option.

You can benefit from the value of this certificate if you’re looking to develop practical experience by identifying new venture opportunities, applying design thinking to solve complex issues or are confidently presenting ideas through experiential learning—skills that prepare you to succeed in today’s workforce.

Departments & Facilities

Explore the departments, facilities and centers that contribute to your education in agribusiness leadership.
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Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing

As the business world continues to grow and diversify, our students graduate with both a firm knowledge of business essentials and the experience they'll need to apply that knowledge to an exciting, ever-changing field.

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Beacom Career Success Center

The Career Success Center has career development services to support students every step of the way.

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Beacom Student Success Center

Your academic success is our priority. In the Beacom Student Success Center, you can meet with academic advisors and find the resources you need to thrive.

Faculty & Staff

Get to know the faculty and staff in the Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing Division. Our faculty are experts in their field, contributing research and scholarship in training and development, emotional intelligence and management.
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Tyler Custis

Associate Professor

Specialty

Business Law/ Legal Environment
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Heather Anderson

Assistant Professor

Specialty

Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Mgt,Management
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Chet Barney

Professor, Management

Specialty

Leadership & Organizational Behavior,Leadership
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Michael Cuperus

Instructor of Marketing

Specialty

Marketing
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Joe Donovan

Instructor

Specialty

Management of Practice
Human Resource Management ,Management,HR Mgt - incl Personnel & Ind/Labor Relations
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Tammy Loos

Instructor of Management

Specialty

General Business,Management
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Reed Muehler

Instructor Management

Specialty

Strategic Management,All Other Options
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Todd Muehler

Associate Professor of Practice

Specialty

Business Law, Finance, Banking, Trust, Ethics,Business Law/ Legal Environment
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Emily Quinn

Instructor

Specialty

Marketing
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Rand Wergin

Associate Professor

Specialty

Marketing

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