The undergraduate certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) is designed to provide students with a pathway to pursue a rigorous cross-disciplinary study of innovation and entrepreneurship that will enhance any major, equipping students with an entrepreneurial mindset and skills. The certificate requires an in-depth course of study examining the theories of innovation and entrepreneurship, coupled with real-world practice in both areas. The certificate draws on theory, contexts, and methods from across disciplines and strengthens students’ abilities to explore the complex problems facing our world in order to develop innovative methods to address those problems.
While students can tailor the I&E certificate to their specific interests and goals, the creator pathway has been curated to support students who are artists, influencers, or entertainers who wish to leverage innovation and entrepreneurship to bring their creative vision to life and/or to grow their audience and impact via media and entertainment.
“It’s important to change the narrative about arts majors. There’s a misconception that arts majors aren’t hirable, but companies want to interview people with the traits of accomplished artists – such as discipline, long-range thinking and high-level problem-solving skills.”
John Supko, Associate Professor of Music, and co-teacher for the Spring 2018 Arts Entrepreneurship Course