FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Learn more about the graduate certificate in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship.

About the Certificate

The graduate certificate in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship is designed to provide participants an introduction to and familiarity with key skills and experiences important for both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, i.e., those working within an organization. Credits earned in the Certificate can be directly applied to the MS IME for those who want to continue studies. 

The key learning goals for the graduate certificate in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship include:

  • learn to leverage divergent and convergent thinking techniques to creatively solve problems,
  • design and evaluate business models and business model innovations,
  • understand how to make innovation, including those leveraging new technologiescentral to strategy,
  • learn to identify and test assumptions as well as unknowns, and
  • identify entrepreneurial opportunities.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. Please contact the Fox School's admissions advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Fall:

  • December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
  • June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

  • August 1 – Early Admissions Deadline
  • November 1 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Bachelor's Degree: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization. Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English, must report scores for a standardized test of English.

Statement of Goals: In 250 words or less, describe your goals and motivations for pursuing this certificate program.

Resume: Current resume or CV is required.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 9

Required Courses:

Core Courses
SGM 5139Lean Entrepreneurship / Innovation: Fast & Frugal Methods to Launch Startups & Test Innovative Ideas3
SGM 5142Business Model Innovation3
Elective
Select one from the following:3
Management of Technology and Innovation
Innovation Intelligence: Plan, Build, Protect, and Monetize a Technology / Innovation Portfolio
Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation
Global Innovation Strategy: Creating Agile, Innovative, Globally-Competitive Organizations
Creativity Unleashed: Harnessing Creativity to Solve Real-World Innovation Challenges
Plan, Pitch, and Fund an Entrepreneurial Start-Up
Open Innovation and Managing Strategic Alliances
Total Credit Hours9

GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum

Contacts

Certificate Program Web Address:

https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/innovation-management-and-entrepreneurship-certificate-graduate-bu-ime-grad

Department Information:

Fox School of Business and Management

1801 Liacouras Walk

701 Alter Hall (006-22)

Philadelphia, PA 19122

foxinfo@temple.edu

215-204-5890

215-204-7678

Submission Address for Application Materials:

https://connect.temple.edu/portal/gr_applytoday

Department Contacts:

Director, Temple University Entrepreneurship Academy:

Alan B. Kerzner

alan.kerzner@temple.edu

215-204-8188

Course Registration:

Rachel Carr

Director, Specialized Master’s Programs

foxms@temple.edu

215-204-7678