Online Advanced Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate

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Overview

Study Modern Business Theories in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The graduate certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation at Grand Canyon University provides instruction that focuses on creating innovation, optimizing organizational structures, and prototyping an innovation, product or process.  

Designed for the business professional, you will be taught new ways of thinking to help you address business challenges with a fresh, innovative approach. Graduates of this innovation certificate program who want to further explore complex theories of business and innovation can transfer the credits directly into GCU's Doctor of Business Administration: Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship program. 

Why GCU

Benefits of Earning Your Certificate Online

The graduate innovation and entrepreneurship certificate online is created to help you fill a gap in your skill set or deepen your understanding of corporate entrepreneurship and innovation. GCU offers this certificate program online to allow working professionals the opportunity to gain advanced business knowledge and skills on a more flexible schedule. 

Individuals who may benefit from earning an advanced online graduate certificate in entrepreneurship include:1

  • Recent graduates from a related master’s program
  • New employees in the corporate business field
  • Career changers or those seeking to position themselves for possible career advancement in the areas of corporate leadership and entrepreneurship 
Coursework

Course Topics in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The courses in this program are delivered fully online through a digital learning platform. Throughout the 12-credit program, you will have access to faculty who are knowledgeable in the corporate entrepreneurship field. You will also have networking opportunities with peers in the program. 

This graduate-level certificate program will teach you the following key entrepreneurial competencies:

Innovation

The influence of organizational structure and culture on corporate entrepreneurial innovation.

Organizational Structures

How to use established organizational structures to enable the process of identifying and rapidly prototyping disruptive innovations for the purpose of securing initial commitment.

Stakeholder Support

The process and structure for garnering committed support from internal and external stakeholders. Consideration is given to enacting due diligence and a deliberate communication plan.

Execution

How to apply the complex corporate entrepreneurial skill set to recommend how to structure, prototype, communicate, advocate and execute disruptive innovation. Special attention is given to the execution phase, including timing, structure development and communication strategy.

Careers

Career Opportunities for Innovators and Entrepreneurs 

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Learning is a lifelong pursuit and earning an advanced graduate innovation certificate from an accredited university can provide the opportunity you need to enhance your skills and to position yourself for possible career advancement.

Leadership and entrepreneurial positions associated with this certificate program include:

Chief executive officer

Business consultant

Business analyst

Director of strategy

Director of corporate innovation

Training and development manager

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are interested in learning more about this advanced graduate certificate, read our answers to the following common questions.

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1 Indeed Editorial Team. (2023, February 16). Q&A: Are Graduate Certificates Worth It? Indeed. Retrieved on June 5, 2023. 

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