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Empower your future with an entrepreneurship degree or certificate

Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business — it’s about filling undiscovered gaps in the market and leveraging tools like artificial intelligence, SWOT analysis, and mind-mapping to find innovative solutions. Whether you want to kickstart your small business or foster new ideas within an existing organization, strong entrepreneurial skills can set you apart.

Here at DeVry, our entrepreneurship degree and certificate programs equip you with the knowledge you need to help start, manage, and scale a business so you can build the confidence to transform your ideas into action:

  • Study business-critical topics such as financing, marketing, product development, innovation, operations, business strategy, and e-commerce.

  • Gain hands-on skills through real-world examples and problem-solving scenarios so you can pursue a new business idea outside the classroom.

  • Learn emerging industry trends and steadfast strategies — including how AI, prototyping, and validation tools are transforming businesses — to give your product or service a competitive angle and opportunity to thrive in the real business world.

Classes start every 8 weeks

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Entrepreneurship certificate and degree programs

Every academic journey, like every developing business idea, is different — that’s why we offer a variety of options to help you reach your unique goals. 

Dive into small business fundamentals or sharpen your skills in specific areas with entrepreneurship programs that fit your educational interests and your entrepreneurial dreams.  

Find the right program for you:

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to delivering the education you deserve. 

Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Additionally, many programs in our entrepreneurship area of study have been awarded programmatic accreditation or recognition, aligning with industry standards in business. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.1

Learn more about our programmatic accreditations and recognitions from this organization and more.

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Entrepreneur career options

If you enjoy problem-solving or have an idea you want to bring to life, entrepreneurship could be a great career route. Our entrepreneurship courses provide a holistic foundation to help you navigate today’s vibrant business landscape.  

Depending on your experience, entrepreneurship careers you might pursue include:

  • Administrative services manager

  • Administrative supervisor

  • Business development manager

  • Business owner

  • Construction manager

  • Entrepreneur

Our Career Services team can help you revise your resume, boost your LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, and more — during school and beyond graduation.

Why enroll in entrepreneurship programs at DeVry

Here at DeVry, you have the freedom to choose a learning format that fits your lifestyle. Whether you earn your entrepreneurship specialization online or explore on-campus2 classes, you'll be taught by seasoned faculty who bring years of business experience to you and your curriculum. 

What’s more, you'll have access to virtual resources to support your learning at every step. When you want to dive deeper or need a study boost, you can tap into 24/7 tutoring resources, a vast digital library, and much more, all available at your fingertips. You can also earn digital badges to display on your resume and LinkedIn profile as you complete classes.

Level up your learning

Your entrepreneurial spirit will fit right in here at DeVry, where you can maximize your potential by building up your credentials step by step. Here’s how it works: Qualifying credits you’ve earned count toward your next degree.3 For example, you might earn a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and apply it to a related MBA program. So, you can deepen your knowledge in key areas without delaying your academic or career aspirations.

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Elevate your skills in our entrepreneurship courses

At DeVry, each of our entrepreneurship classes is tailored to teach you how to apply business theory, strategies, techniques, and models that can help you maneuver common hurdles and phases of business planning, whether you hope to launch your own company or join a growing startup.

Depending on the program you join, some skills you might learn in entrepreneurship courses include:

  • Administration and management

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Business plan writing

  • Customer relations

  • E-commerce platforms

  • Operational processes

  • Sales and marketing tactics

  • Venture finance

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Master’s in Business Administration, 2021
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I love how the instructors actually have experience in the industry...I’m very glad and proud to have received my bachelor’s and MBA from this university.
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Frequently asked questions

What is entrepreneurship and how does it work?

Entrepreneurship is the process of developing an idea, whether it’s a product, service, or community solution, and starting a business or organization to bring it to market to meet a need. It often starts with identifying opportunities, creating a plan, and taking action to bring your vision to life.

An entrepreneur may start out running many aspects of a business, from people management to creative ideation to financial oversight. As an idea or business grows, an entrepreneur may continue to be involved in their company as a CEO, founder, manager, or other role, or they may decide to hire other staff to lead the organization while they focus on new projects.

What degree is best for entrepreneurship?

The best degree for entrepreneurship depends on your educational background and career objectives. You can explore many business programs here at DeVry to find your perfect fit. For example, if you’re interested in the day-to-day logistics and management of a small business, you might consider our Bachelor's in Business Management with a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Specialization.

If you’re curious about funding strategies, leadership, and the executional aspects of business, take a look at our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization.

What do you learn in an entrepreneur class?

In our entrepreneurship classes, you’ll learn how to apply theoretical, practical, and strategic techniques in business. You might explore functions such as finance, marketing, product development, operations, AI, business planning, management, and e-commerce.

Developing an entrepreneurial skillset can help you anticipate business risks and prevent or mitigate operational setbacks. Plus, you’ll build the experience you need to create and execute strategies while adapting to changing customer needs.

What skills do entrepreneurs need?

Entrepreneurs need a mix of practical and people skills to bring a business to life. Common skills entrepreneurs need include:

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Financial management
  • Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Networking
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic decision-making

Developing these skills as an entrepreneur can help you make informed decisions, navigate challenges, connect with the right customers, and grow an idea into a business.

Is entrepreneurship a good career choice?

Entrepreneurship can be a good career choice if you enjoy innovation, leadership, and risk-taking. It offers the opportunity to build a business, provide solutions, and create a career that aligns with your goals and interests.

How do I apply to DeVry? 

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

1Conferral and Assessment data: Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

2Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

3At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.