Graduate Certificate Digital Entrepreneurship
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn your Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer?
Get on the path to becoming a digital entrepreneur. With our online Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to transform your startup idea into a business plan.
What is a Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship?
This short, credentialed certificate focuses on the skills entrepreneurs need to start, run and grow a digital business. Learn how to create operational and marketing plans, launch your next product into the marketplace and boost brand awareness on digital platforms.
What can you do with a Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship?
- Apply foundational knowledge to the digital aspects of business operations, technology, product management and general management of a start-up organization.
- Gain familiarity with leading the day-to-day operations at a digital business.
- Identify the steps necessary to develop and take a digital product to market.
- Lay the groundwork for an MBA in Digital Entrepreneurship.
How long does it take to earn a Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship?
- There are 3 11-week courses in this program.
- How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be. Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- Spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work. Your actual time will depend on your learning traits and abilities. The Strayer course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.
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Work your way to a Digital Entrepreneurship MBA
Enhance your entrepreneurship skills with this exciting three-course certificate or complete all four certificates to earn an MBA.
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Learn how to grow a business from scratch and how to use technology and innovation to successfully launch your brand.
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Program cost breakdown
The Strayer Graduate Certificate in Digital Entrepreneurship consists of 3 courses, with the price of $2,985 per course. The additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term, and a one-time $25 degree conferral fee.
Scholarships and financial aid
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for undergraduate and graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford Loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up, reducing your end cost.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
Employer assistance
More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to tuition savings and other educational benefits. If your employer is a corporate partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field. Learn more.
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Nonfederal loans can help pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military, as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about the Strayer University active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for military training and life experiences.
What coursework do you need to specialize in digital entrepreneurship?
You’ll study strategies and operational principles used by today’s successful digital businesses. From funding methods and social media marketing to product improvement and business development, the curriculum covers a range of topics to help you create and nurture a digital startup. View all courses.
Certificate courses
There’s a lot that goes into managing a high growth digital startup. This course will provide valuable information related to how to organize and grow the core financial and procedural operations of a digital business. Topics covered include an overview of people management, organizational design, sales, social media marketing, competition, funding methods, metrics, contracts/legal and when to sell a startup.
Day-to-day operations at a digital company are fast-paced. This course will provide an overview of the operational, sales and marketing skills specific to a digital business. Topics covered include digital platforms, industry trends, operating a distributed content company, analytics and optimization, video, social media management, digital advertising sales and client management/reporting.
You’ll need talent and technology to ensure that your digital business is a success. This course will provide an overview on how to develop and take digital software, a digital site, or a product to market. Topics covered include landscape analysis, product design and description, production, project management, launch, key metrics, monetization, fostering feedback, product improvement and business growth/development.
Graduate certificate admission requirements
Before you can pursue your graduate certificate, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
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