Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Many of us dream of starting our own business, but don’t know where to start; 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 MBA or MSM degree. If the latter, the coursework for the MBA/MSM degree must be completed in addition to the certificate courses and the certificate will replace the thesis (masters students in the program will graduate with a total of 45 credits). A separate application, and a brief statement of intent are required as part of the application process. Upon completion of the program, students will have a fully formed business plan ready for presentation to potential lenders.

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.