Program Overview
Learn from leading experts in the world of business as you grow to inspire others, be strategic, and work with integrity. Take a business idea and make it a reality by earning your Entrepreneurship certificate as a standalone certificate or in conjunction with your Professional MBA journey.
Nashville's thriving and diverse economy, low cost of doing business, and creative culture make this a great place to launch your business. The city's growth has created tremendous opportunities for your innovative business ideas. Make your ideas come to life while learning the skills and competencies needed to succeed in your business venture. This looks like:
- Generating Ideas
- Creating Plans
- Communicating to prospective investors and clients
- Analyze financial information
By the end of this program, you can launch your entrepreneurial venture with:
- Design Thinking Concepts: Curriculum is built on the design thinking phases of Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
- Lean Methodology: Students are prepared to build, measure, and learn in a process of continuous experimentation.
- Competitive Edge: Complete the Entrepreneurship Certificate either as a stand alone program or add it to your MBA as an area of focus.
- A Developed Business Model and Business Plan: Create a validated business model with a full plan for implementation including attracting investment capital.
- Hands-On Entrepreneurial Skills: This program utilizes cutting edge experiential exercises as well as direct coaching and mentoring.
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Our Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is available as a resource to help you build and test your business models and take you to a successful launch. Our facilities are designed to be a hub for collaboration, as well as program activities like workshops or student organization events.
This space also features collaborative workspaces. Some of these resources include:
- Desktop terminals for app development, prototyping and editing
- A laser cutter
- A shadowbox
- Circuit board and soldering equipment
- VR/AR equipment
Common Questions
Why Earn an Entrepreneurship Certificate at Lipscomb University?
This certificate will help you take your idea for a business, make it scalable, and turn it into a reality. You will engage in every step needed to prepare to launch a business by the end of this program, from developing a marketing strategy to finding funding sources. Our curriculum is project-focused, ensuring you engage in coaching/mentoring and strong practical foundations. Throughout the program, you'll meet and interact with successful entrepreneurs to gain applicable advice and training for your own plans.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college/university with an acceptable GPA.
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Interview
- (2) Letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate transcripts
Courses
Individuals pursuing an Entrepreneurship certificate will take three practicum courses and choose between two elective courses allowing you to personalize your program to meet your goals and needs.
