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Undergraduate Certificates

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship by identifying market needs, conceptualizing approaches to fulfill those needs, researching potential avenues, assessing enduring business models, structuring the venture, raising funding for launch and sustained growth. 

Students are required to complete the degree requirements specified for a business administration major in order to be awarded the Entrepreneurship Certificate. In addition, students must complete all certificate requirements specified below:



Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

Fin 310UEntrepreneurial Finance and Accounting

4
Mktg 338UProfessional Selling

4
Mgmt 481Entrepreneurship

4
Emphasis Area Course

4
Total Credit Hours:16

Emphasis Area (choose 1 additional course from below; all prerequisites must be met). 

Small/Family Business

Mgmt 409 - Practicum: Small Business Consulting (Business Outreach Program) (4 credit hours)

Mgmt 404, Mktg 404, Fin 404 - Internship 

Internship options include, but are not limited to: 

  • Internship with the Portland State Business Accelerator 
  • Internship with a BA 495 Capstone Client (4 credit hours)

Innovation

Mktg 455- Technology Marketing (4 credit hours)

Mktg 463- Service Innovation (4 credit hours)

Mgmt 410- Developing Creativity and Innovation in Business (4 credit hours)

Alternatively, students can select the one additional course from other certificate programs:

Athletic & Outdoor Industry, Social Innovation, Business of Craft Brewing, or Food Industry Management 

Therefore, there will be a total of four courses completed for the certificate: three core and then one chosen by the student to tailor the experience to his/her interest

Alternatively, students can select the 1 additional course from external certificate programs in Athletic & Outdoor, Social Innovation, the Business of Craft Brewing, or the Food Industry Management Certificate. 
Alternatively, students can select the 1 additional course from external certificate programs in Athletic & Outdoor, Social Innovation, the Business of Craft Brewing, or the Food Industry Management Certificate.