Overview
In partnership with the David Eccles School of Business, the Engineering Entrepreneurship Program offers engineering students the opportunity for hands-on innovation experience as well as a strong foundation in the business aspects of technology. Program courses are available on an à la carte basis to all students. Courses are also available on a certificate basis for those students completing all certificate requirements (see below for certificate requirements). This program is intended for students who wish to start their own companies, as well as for those interested in the complexities of the dynamic business world in which we live. Our aim is to provide the educational background necessary to thrive in both small and large business environments, and to help students better understand the business viability of engineering solutions.
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Courses
Engineering Entrepreneurship courses are open to all undergraduate students on an à la carte basis.
To complete the certificate, undergraduate engineering students need 20 credit hours. Some courses offered by individual engineering departments may also count toward the certificate: the exact number of additional courses depends on the student’s major. The table below lists not only Engineering Entrepreneurship courses, but also additional courses an undergraduate student must take to receive the certificate. A GPA of 2.5 or better is required to earn the certificate.
| Course Name | When Taught | Credit Hours | Course Title |
| ENGIN 5791 | Fall | 3.0 | Launching Technology Ventures |
| ENGIN 5020 | Fall | 3.0 | Emerging Tech & Engineering Entrepreneurship |
| ENGIN 5030 | Spring | 3.0 | Patent Law & Strategy |
| ENGIN 5790 | Spring | 3.0 | The Business of Entrepreneurship |
| Departmental Course | Varies Based on B.S. Major | 3.0 | Technical Communications |
| Departmental Course | Varies Based on B.S. Major | 5.0 | Capstone Project or Thesis |
Engineering Entrepreneurship courses are also open to all graduate students on an à la carte basis.
To complete the certificate, graduate engineering students need 15 credit hours. Some courses offered by individual engineering departments may also count toward the certificate. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required to earn the certificate.
Graduate Requirements *| Course Name | When Taught | Credit Hours | Course Title |
| ENGIN 6791 | Fall | 3.0 | Launching Technology Ventures |
| ENGIN 6020 | Fall | 3.0 | Emerging Tech & Engineering Entrepreneurship |
| ENGIN 6030 | Spring | 3.0 | Patent Law & Strategy |
| ENGIN 6790 | Spring | 3.0 | The Business of Entrepreneurship |
| ENGIN 6960 | Varies | 3.0 | Writing and Communications |
Applications
Applications are accepted at any time during the academic year, but must be received prior to the awarding of your undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicants must be matriculated University of Utah students and have a declared pre- or full-major in an Engineering field. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the program advisor, Abby Harris, with any questions.
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