Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Advanced Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship
Rochester, USA
Advanced Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 2,257 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* when enrolled in fewer than 12 credits per semester
Key Summary
About: The Advanced Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship at Rochester Institute of Technology gives focused graduate-level instruction in tech venture creation, innovation management, and entrepreneurial strategy. The curriculum requires three required courses plus one elective within an advanced certificate of up to five graduate-level courses. You can use it as a stand-alone credential or as an entry to a master's degree.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in startups, corporate innovation, or venture firms. Typical paths include founder / entrepreneur, product manager, innovation manager, business development manager, and venture analyst. You'll use skills in market validation, fundraising, commercialization, and startup operations.
Most of our programs offer "rolling" application review - there is no specific deadline for applications; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Today's entrepreneur faces a highly competitive and constantly changing marketplace driven by continuous innovation in technology, business models, execution, and strategy. In order to succeed, the new entrepreneur must develop an understanding of these dynamics and how this interplay creates value for a new venture.
RIT: Where Technology and Entrepreneurship Intersect
The advanced certificate in technology entrepreneurship features three required courses plus one elective. In its entirety, the curriculum provides the skills and knowledge an entrepreneur needs to successfully navigate the process of starting a new venture and managing technological innovation.
What is a Graduate Certificate?
A graduate certificate also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate-level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply for those credits hours later toward a master's degree.
First Year
- Financing New Ventures
- Entrepreneurship and Technology Entrepreneurship
Choose one of the following:
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Management of Innovation
Choose one of the following:
- Global Entrepreneurship
- Applied Venture Creation
Incubator/lab time via MGMT-799 (Independent Study Management).