Program Website: https://catalog.odu.edu/graduate/engineering-technology/programs/entrepreneurship-innovation-engineers-certificate/
Contact Information
Graduate Program Director: Resit Unal
Department Chair: Ertunga Ozelkan
Inquiries: emse@odu.edu
Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Engineers Certificate
Entrepreneurship and innovation are expected to be primary forces in the creation of new business ventures that drive growth and progress in the worldwide economy. Experienced engineering professionals pursuing this certificate may seek to implement their ideas in a multitude of organizational structures. Many may seek outlets outside their current work environments where they can bring their ideas to fruition.
This certificate program provides an integrated approach to teaching, mentoring and encouraging engineering professionals. It introduces engineering students and students from other disciplines with an engineering background to a wide range of entrepreneurial approaches. The certificate’s content addresses the formation of start-up ventures, the growth of existing ventures, and the continued viability of mature, technical enterprises.
Program Overview
The Entrepreneurship and innovation for Engineers Certificate Program consists of 12 credit hours of graduate level course work.
Additional Information
For additional information on the certificate, please contact the Graduate Program Director (emse@odu.edu).
Additional Graduate Student Resources (Graduate School): The Graduate School has extensive additional resources for graduate students at https://www.odu.edu/graduateschool/graduate-student-resources
Admission Information
Application Process
Summary: Applications for the Entrepreneurship and innovation for Engineers Certificate should be made through the general ODU Application Portal. Additional materials supporting your application (outlined below) will be required. Once complete, your application package will be reviewed and forwarded to Graduate Program Director for consideration. Questions regarding the general application process and application deadlines can be directed to admissions@odu.edu (on campus) or globaladmissions@odu.edu (online).
Requirements
General ODU Requirements: General requirements for graduate admission to the Entrepreneurship and innovation for Engineers Certificate can be found on the ODU Graduate Admissions website. Additional details can be found in the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog.
Admission to the Entrepreneurship and innovation for Engineers Certificate is in accordance with Old Dominion University and Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology requirements for master’s programs as specified in this catalog.
Prior Degrees:
Undergraduate degree from a U.S. ABET-accredited program in engineering or engineering technology with a GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) or better. Students who hold bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines or who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for admission based on transcript evidence of applicable physics and calculus courses, a résumé indicating relevant work experience in an engineering discipline, and/or satisfactory GRE quantitative scores.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required.
Examination/Test Scores: Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be required. However, this requirement is waived if the applicant holds an engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution in the USA and at the discretion of GPD.
Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL (or IELTS) scores are required for all applicants whose native language is not English unless their BS degrees are from USA institutions. These applicants must meet University admission requirements (IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL iBT: 79); please refer to the website: https://www.odu.edu/admissions/proficiency for additional details.
Résumé: A résumé or CV detailing relevant experience is required.
Personal Statement: Each applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or less describing personal and academic goals, professional objectives, preparation for graduate study, and how the chosen program will help the applicant achieve these goals and objectives.
The certificate consists of four pre-approved graduate level courses contributing to an emphasis area that can be interdisciplinary.
Curriculum Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Engineering requires the completion of the courses listed below totaling 12 credit hours at the graduate level.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENGN 620 | The Entrepreneurial Engineer | 2 |
| ENGN 623 | Leadership and Human Dynamics for the Entrepreneurial Engineer | 2 |
| ENGN 625 | Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Engineers | 2 |
| * | 2 |
| * | 2 |
| * | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
An overall grade point average of 3.0 or better is required to earn the certificate.
