Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship has two goals. First, to provide individuals who anticipate starting their own business, and who have the basic foundation of a bachelor's degree, the opportunity to learn and apply the concepts and practical techniques which will enable them to succeed as entrepreneurs, regardless of their educational background or current job or position.

The second goal is for those already in business, to raise their business to a higher level of practice, sales, and service to the community.

The emphasis is on the practical application of academic theories and the experiences of successful entrepreneurs both in the U.S. and internationally in building their businesses considering the restrictions of limited resources, competition, and legal restraints. The certificate consists of a series of four graduate-level credit courses designed to provide graduates with the latest information and research available in all functional and technical areas which has been confirmed by the application in varied types and sizes of businesses in different industries.

Students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Regionally accredited, Trident is made up of three key differentiators, that create a dynamic learning approach like no other. EdActive™ Learning is unique because the learning outcomes prepare our students for the workplace by enhancing their ability to think, learn, and solve problems. 100% accessible online, combined with no daily micromanagement promotes a flexible learning environment that enables adult learners to excel at a manageable pace. Affordability is key to our overall success for our students. We keep our tuition costs as low as possible, so the students receive an excellent education at a great value.

The idea for a 100% online university was conceived several years prior to its formal organization in 1998 by Drs. Yoram and Edith Neumann. A precursor to Trident’s EdActive™ Learning Approach, Yoram developed the Robust Learning Model (RLM) with several contributions from Edith. The model was presented for the first time at the professional conference of the Academy of Business Administration in 1996 in Athens, Greece, where it was received with a standing ovation. The RLM was developed by the Neumanns for distance and online learning and is recognized as a best practice for online education worldwide.