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Entrepreneurship Certificate Programs in Texas with Course Info

Texas has more than 10 schools that offer entrepreneurship programs. Learn about the certificates, tuition info and program options for 10 of the largest schools to make an informed education decision.

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Entrepreneurship Certificate Programs in Texas

There are a wide variety of entrepreneurship certificate programs in Texas. Students at various levels can pursue these programs to enhance their skills in the business field. Profiled below are 10 of the largest schools offering these programs.

Amarillo College

This school is located in Amarillo and has an undergraduate entrepreneurship certificate program that can be completed in 2 semesters. The program consists of 25 credit hours. Some required courses for the program include communication in management, accounting, customer service, small business operations and supervision.

Dallas Baptist University

Students with a bachelor's degree or master's degree can pursue the advanced certificate in entrepreneurship program from this university, located in Dallas. The 12-credit -hour, 4-course program allows students to develop a relationship with an entrepreneur mentor. Students can expect to complete a marketing plan, an operations manual, a business plan and an investment capital proposal plan. Required courses for the program include accounting and financial planning and new business creation.

Lone Star College System - Kingwood

A certificate program in entrepreneurship is offered at the Kingwood campus of this school, as well as the University Park, North Harris, Tomball, CyFair and Montgomery campuses. However, the school setting and tuition data in the comparison table reflects the school's main campus, which is located in The Woodlands, Texas. The certificate in entrepreneurship marketable skills program is 9 credit hours. Courses include small business financing, small business management and entrepreneurial marketing.

Mountain View College

Mountain View College is located in Dallas. Students can earn a certificate in advanced entrepreneurship from the school's Entrepreneurial College. Some required courses include small business management, business law and small business accounting. Elective courses are also available.

San Jacinto Community College

Based in Pasadena, this college offers a certificate of technology in business management-entrepreneur. The program can be completed in approximately 2 terms. Supervision, business law, business computer applications and human resources management are some of the classes included.

Texas A&M University - College Station

Another university offering relevant certificates is located in College Station. The Mays Business School offers undergraduates of the college seeking a BS or BBA the opportunity to earn a certificate in entrepreneurial leadership. The program entails 13 credit hours of coursework and 1 credit hour in an internship. Required courses include leadership development, new ventures and an internship. Students also have the opportunity to pursue an elective course. A 12-credit-hour graduate certificate program in entrepreneurship is also available and includes courses such as negotiations, managing projects and strategic entrepreneurship.

University of Houston

At this Houston university, interested students can pursue the certificate in corporate entrepreneurship from the C.T. Bauer College of Business. Course topics from the 2 required classes include negotiation, business planning, leadership and the business process. The 2 courses must be completed with a minimum 'C' grade or better to be valid for the program.

University of Houston - Downtown

This university is also found in Houston. The 2 required courses for the certificate in entrepreneurship program are entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, but the curriculum may expand to include additional courses. A minimum 'C' grade is required for both courses. Course topics include business analytics, management techniques and entrepreneurial opportunities.

University of North Texas

The University of North Texas is located in Denton, and its College of Business offers a certificate in entrepreneurship. The program is 12 credit hours and looks at topics such as technology and innovation management, social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship.

University of Texas at San Antonio

A 12-credit-hour graduate certificate in technology entrepreneurship and management program is available at this school based in San Antonio. The program consists of four courses, covering topics such as project management, building enterprise equity and entrepreneurial business finance.

School Comparison Table

School Name School Type & Setting Entrepreneurship Certificate Programs Offered Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2012-2013)
Amarillo College 2-year, public; midsize city Certificate in Entrepreneurship $1,842 (in-district)
$2,778 (in-state)
$4,242 (out-of-state)*
Dallas Baptist University University, private not-for-profit; large city Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship $745 per credit hour (graduate tuition)**
Lone Star College System - Kingwood 2-year, public; small suburb Certificate in Entrepreneurship Marketable Skills $1,408 (in-district)
$3,088 (in-state)
$3,448 (out-of-state)*
Mountain View College 2-year, public; large city Certificate in Advanced Entrepreneurship $1,350 (in-district)
$2,490 (in-state)
$3,960 (out-of-state)*
San Jacinto Community College 2-year, public; large suburb Certificate of Technology in Business Management - Entrepreneur $1,312 (in-district)
$2,296 (in-state)
$3,496 (out-of-state)*
Texas A&M University - College Station University, public; fringe rural Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership,
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship 		Undergraduate rate per semester credit hour:
$177 (in-state)
$728 (out-of-state)
(Note: Mays Business School adds a $34 differential rate per undergrad credit)
Graduate rate per semester credit hour:
$227 (in-state)
$778 (out-of-state)**
University of Houston University, public; large city Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship $8,094 (in-state)
$16,518 (out-of-state)*
University of Houston - Downtown University, public; large city Certificate in Entrepreneurship $5,022 (in-state)
$13,446 (out-of-state)*
University of North Texas University, public; midsize city Certificate in Entrepreneurship $4,179 (in-state)
$8,391 (out-of-state)**
University of Texas at San Antonio University, public; large city Graduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Graduate tuition, per semester in-state:
$1,295 for 3 credits (1 course)
$2,289 for 6 credits (2 courses)
$3,317 for 9 credits (3 courses or full-time)
Graduate tuition per semester out-of-state:
$3,401 for 3 credits (1 course)
$6,501 for 6 credits (2 courses)
$9,635 for 9 credits (3 courses or full-time)**

Sources: *NCES College Navigator, **Schools' websites

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