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Start a new business or re-energize your existing one. Build the skills needed to utilize your innovation, imagination and motivation to respond to various business needs. Construct a preliminary business plan for your entrepreneurial venture, which will include a production, operations, marketing, and financial plan, along with industry and risk analysis. Build an understanding for turning ideas into profit within a socially responsible framework.

For organizations or groups, we offer this program as a custom cohort. To express interest, please connect with our Corporate Education & Custom Programs team.

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    Est. Tuition $2,295

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 6 months *

    *Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.
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    Total Units 12 Units

Existing and aspiring entrepreneurs who would like to acquire the skills to start a new venture. Professionals from existing organizations that are interested in examining entrepreneurial concepts that can be applied to existing organizations, may also benefit.

  • Foundational marketing principles
  • Methods for developing financial plans, accounting systems, and incorporating, recruiting, fundraising and negotiating with investors
  • Tips for integrating strategy, marketing, human resources, finance and production
  • Key business concepts
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in any academic area, or equivalent combination of post-secondary preferred
  • International applicants are required to demonstrate English-language fluency, and must attain minimum scores of TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80, or IELTS 6.5

International students can complete our programs online from their home country, or, travel to the US and take courses with us in-person.

  • For those who wish to study online from their home country, you can enroll directly on our website for the program of your choosing.
  • For those wishing to travel to the US to study, please see admission requirements below.

Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to demonstrate English language fluency and must attain minimum scores of TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80, IELTS 6.5; or the equivalent.

Immigration Information: This is a full-time program, and you must obtain an F-1 (student) visa.

NOTE: We are currently issuing electronic form I-20s for all in-person programs per SEVIP guidance.

How to Apply: Students will apply through our University Credit Program (UCP). For detailed information on applying to the program, please see our How to Apply page.

Dates & Fees: You will need to apply through our University Credit Program (UCP). View our Dates & Fees page for information on program dates and fees.

We’re here to design custom programs tailored to your professional development needs. Trainings can take place online, at a facility of your choice, or at UCR University Extension. To express interest, please connect with our Corporate Education & Custom Programs team.

Required Courses

Course Formats
Required courses.
Required (9.00 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Entrepreneurial Sales and MarketingThis course focuses on the role of sales and marketing within an applied setting.
3.00 Units
Finance for EntrepreneursThis course covers startup fundamentals, and is for students looking to build a scalable business with a need to learn the basic language of finance.
3.00 Units
Managing Entrepreneurial OperationsThis course focuses on the essential operations needed to successfully manage an entrepreneurial enterprise.
3.00 Units
Elective courses
Elective (3.00 Units )
 
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Innova’R : The Shortest Path to EntrepreneurshipStudents will assess a concept or product in the framework of a business opportunity.
1.00 Units
Managerial Decision Making: Operations and Decision AnalysisA study of the range of quantitative and financial problem-solving and decision-making tools and techniques used in the field of operations management.
2.00 Units
IntrapreneurshipThis course focuses on understanding how "intrapreneurship" functions within an organization.
2.00 Units
Moving Through ChangeChange significantly impacts an overall organizational culture, and can have a huge effect on employees.
1.00 Units
Financing Your BusinessThis course will help you identify, negotiate and maintain sources of funding to get you started and expand your business.
1.00 Units
Internet of Things (IoT)This course provides students with fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT), Students begin with the IoT ecosystem concepts and architectures.
1.00 Units
Introduction to Blockchain TechnologiesThe course is designed for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge in concepts and principles of blockchain technology.
1.00 Units
Data Science: Discipline Overview, Use Cases, Methodologies, and ToolsThis program provides non-technical audiences with an understanding of how data science and data-driven decision-making can impact their lives, careers, and earnings.
1.00 Units
Fundamentals of CybersecurityThis course provides students with an introduction to the field of cybersecurity.
1.00 Units
Fundamentals of GISLearn how to combine and understand basic GIS concepts with practical ArcGIS skills, following step-by-step instructions to accomplish a wide range of real-world tasks and applications.
1.00 Units

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We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life and work schedules.

Jan06Winter 2025
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