The Certificate in Entrepreneurship program is open to all students from all majors at Washburn University. It is designed for the student who seeks to be an entrepreneur in a start-up venture, operate a family business, or work as an entrepreneurial change agent within a corporate setting.
Students should notify the School of Business of their intent to pursue the certificate and consult with a School of Business advisor regularly. The awarding of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship is independent of the graduation date of degree-seeking students. Note: Due to Federal regulations, students completing the certificate independently from a Washburn degree program will not be able to receive federal financial aid for the certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate program requires four three-credit-hour courses. A grade of C or better must be earned in each course used to satisfy the requirements of the certificate.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| BU 115 | Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Law | 3 |
| or BU 101 | Introduction to Business |
| BU 260 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| BU 343 | Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation | 3 |
| BU 370 | Entrepreneurship Clinic | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
