Graduate-Level Certificates

Each graduate certificate program consists of five, 3-credit courses that may be taken as part of a master's program, an extension of a master's program, or as stand-alone programs. Courses in these certificate programs may also be taken by matriculated or non-matriculated students individually.

* All certificates except Health Care Administration are available online.

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Many of us dream of starting our own business, but don’t know where to begin; others have tried but are daunted by the complexities and difficulties of the process. Rosemont College offers a 15-credit certificate program designed to equip you not only with the skills, knowledge, and background, but the actual, detailed business plan so that when you complete the program you will have the tools to make the business a reality. Entirely online, the certificate program includes five courses with the key elements for entrepreneurial success. Through research case studies, hands on activities, class discussions, practice, and a powerful tool for creating the entire business plan, students will not only learn, but produce what they need to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality. Students may take the certificate program as a stand-alone, or a part of their work toward the M.B.A. or M.S.L. degree. If the latter, the coursework for the M.B.A./M.S.L. degree must be completed in addition to the certificate courses and the certificate will replace the thesis (master's students in the program will graduate with a total of 45 credits).

 

Admission Requirements:


1.    Completed Application for Admission
2.    Official College Transcript
3.    Statement of Purpose (How this certificate program will help my career: 2-3 paragraphs)
4.    Resume

Required Courses

MCT-6723 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Most successful new businesses were started by individuals that gained knowledge and expertise within an entrepreneurial organization. This course examines the critical importance of entrepreneurship and continuous innovation within organizations. It also explores how to create an entrepreneurial organization and the importance of sustaining entrepreneurial performance.

MGT-6730 Research and Feasibility Planning

Students will undertake a research project on their particular area of interest and submit the related findings in a formal paper. This paper will allow students to learn how to research the feasibility of a specific entrepreneurial idea. Students will be supported throughout the process through discussions with their peers and consistent feedback on paper segments by the instructor.

MGT-6735 Business Plan I: Overview of the Entrepreneurial Adventure

This is part one of two highly interactive classes which will guide students in building their own business plan. Important concepts such as recognizing opportunities and testing feasibility will be covered, along with planning in the following areas: management, the organization, and the product or service. The Kauffman online platform will be utilized to provide videos, integrated case studies and corporate examples in the place of a required text.

MGT-6631 Managerial Accounting

This course studies the accounting functions, principles, and concepts underlying financial reporting which are important for all entrepreneurships. Primary emphasis is placed on the use of financial reports to evaluate corporate performance and the use of accounting information for internal planning and control, cash flow, and financial analysis.

MGT-6740 Business Plan II: Marketing and Financial Planning

Students will apply the entrepreneurial concepts that they have learned throughout this course to create a detailed entrepreneurial business plan. The Kauffmann Program will continue to be utilized to review the multitude of issues related to the process, including marketing planning and financial planning.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Department of Education requires schools with Gainful Employment programs to disclose certain information about these programs. Information below is for the period between July 1, 2010 –June 30, 2011 (the 2010-2011 award year).

Entrepreneurship (Certificate Only)

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,750 ($650/credit hour)
  • Room & Board: $11,440 (estimated only)
  • Books & Supplies: $750 (estimated only)
  • On Time Graduation Rate: N/A
  • Median Title IV Loan Debt: 0
  • Median Institutional Loan Debt: 0
  • Median Private Loan Debt: 0
  • Jobs Prepared For:
    • 52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Certificates Offered

  • Entrepreneurship
  • ePublishing
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Care Administration
  • Leadership Studies

 

Tuition

All tuition charges for programs in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies are assessed by the number of credit hours in which you enroll for a given semester. When creating your personal budget for your college expenses you will need to estimate costs for books, transportation, and other miscellaneous items. Student loan information is available through the Office of Financial Aid; questions regarding payments and payment plans should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts.

For 2012-2013:
SGPS tuition per credit hour: $615
General fee per credit hour: $35