University of Montana Catalog 2023-2024

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Certificate

Post-Secondary Certificate - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

Summary

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Certificate Requirements7-8
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Certificate Electives6
Total Hours13-14

Degree Specific Credits: 13-14

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Note:

  • All student pursuing a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation must also complete the degree requirements for one of the Business majors. This certificate is of particular interest to students interested in launching their own business venture, working for a startup, or launching new initiatives with more established businesses.
  • A 2.0 GPA requirement pertains specifically to the credits listed below, not a student’s cumulative GPA.

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Certificate Requirements

Complete all of the following courses:
BMGT 448Entrepreneurship3
BMGT 458Advanced Entrepreneurship1-2
BMGT 498Internship (or submit a written new venture idea for adjudication to the John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge (BSC), be selected for participation and present their idea at the BSC)3
Total Hours7-8
 

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Certificate Electives

Complete two of the following courses:6
Analysis of Financial Statements
Leadership and Motivation
Internship (with an Entrepreneurship focus)
Information Infrastructures
Business System Analysis & Design
E Commerce: a Managerial Perspective
Marketing Research
Integrated Online Marketing
Marketing Hi-Tech Production and Innovation
Independent Study (with an Entrepreneurship Focus)
Total Hours6

Minimum Required Grade: C-