Overview
In partnership with the David Eccles School of Business, the Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate offers engineering students the opportunity for hands-on innovation experience as well as a strong foundation in the business aspects of technology. The program is intended for students who want to start their own company 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 to thrive in small and large business environments, convey technical information in business terms and understand business viability of engineering solutions. All engineering students interested in understanding the complexities of the dynamic business world in which we live are invited to apply.
Requirements
Undergraduate students in engineering need 20 credit hours to complete the certificate. Some courses taken toward your engineering major will count toward the certificate: the exact number of additional courses depends on the student’s major. The table below lists the courses that an undergraduate student must take to receive the certificate. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required to earn the certificate.
Graduate students in engineering need 15 credit hours to complete the certificate. Some courses offered by the individual engineering departments may count toward the certificate. A GPA of 3.0 or better is required to earn the certificate.
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file_downloadCourse Name | When Taught | Credit Hours | Course Title |
ENGIN 5020 | Fall | 3.0 | Engineering Entrepreneurship |
ENGIN 5790 | Fall | 3.0 | The Business of Entrepreneurship |
ENGIN 5791 | Spring | 3.0 | Launching Technology Ventures |
ME EN 5000/CVE EN 5850 | Varies | 3.0 | IP and Business Law |
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 |
Course Name | When Taught | Credit Hours | Course Title |
ENGIN 6020 | Fall | 3.0 | Engineering Entrepreneurship |
ENGIN 6790 | Fall | 3.0 | The Business of Entrepreneurship |
ENGIN 6791 | Spring | 3.0 | Launching Technology Ventures |
ENGIN 6XXX | Varies | 3.0 | IP and Business Law |
WRTG 7001/WRTG 7060/WRTG 7080 | Varies | 3.0 | Approved graduate level writing course |
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, Alec Down, with any questions.
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