Entrepreneurship
Certificate, undergraduate
Foundations of innovation and strategy
If you’re eager to turn your big ideas into real businesses — no matter your major — the entrepreneurship undergraduate certificate is for you. Over 12 credits, you’ll develop a solid foundation in launching new ventures: from generating startup ideas and designing business models to securing funding and building prototypes. Plus, you’ll round out your skill set with a technical elective of your choice — from marketing management to engineering design — so you can bring innovative solutions to life.
Overview
Preparation for launch and growth
Degree fit
This program could be a great fit if you:
- Are a student from any major interested in building practical startup and innovation skills
- Aspire to be an entrepreneur, business leader or creative problem-solver
- Enjoy tackling challenges and thinking outside the box
- Want to turn ideas into tangible results
- Are excited to build solutions from the ground up and make a meaningful impact
Career outcomes
Current job openings
4,506 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- General and Operations Managers
$104,935 - Business Continuity Planners • Online Merchants
$85,739 - Search Marketing Strategists
$84,729 - Business Intelligence Analysts
$139,557 - Chief Executives
$192,274
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Vandal student enterprises
- Capital Management and Trading Program
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Business Process Center
- Davis Investment Group
- Economic Impact Center
- Executive Shadow Program
- Idaho Entrepreneurs
- Vandal Solutions
Clubs and organizations
- American Marketing Association
- Vandal Hat Hackers
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.