Launch your Empire
Transform breakthrough ideas into thriving enterprises.
Architect your success with Owens’ Entrepreneurship Certificate. Transform bold ideas into thriving enterprises—whether an investor-ready business plan or market-disrupting campaign. With this certificate, you’ll develop the vision, expertise and confidence to launch companies that flourish.
Entrepreneurial excellence requires strategic vision, authentic leadership and adaptive resilience. Today’s successful small business builders demonstrate these essential capabilities:
- Innovative mindset: Transform breakthrough ideas into market-ready ventures that create lasting value
- Ability to influence and inspire: Build high-performing teams through clear communication and decisive leadership
- Flexibility: Convert market challenges into competitive advantages and growth opportunities
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Technical Certificate
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required Credit Hours
30-31
An Inside Look
34
Credit hours of coursework covering foundational topics
100%
Credits apply toward the Entrepreneurship AAB degree
18%+
Owens students enrolled exclusively in online courses
Where Bold Ideas Meet Business Expertise
Turn your business vision into reality with Owens’ comprehensive Entrepreneurship Certificate. Over three semesters, you’ll gain skills needed to launch and scale successful ventures—from financial management to business law and operational planning.
You’ll learn to make confident, data-driven decisions through foundational accounting, QuickBooks mastery and entrepreneurial finance. Navigate real-world entrepreneurial challenges by developing innovative marketing strategies that connect with customers, understanding the legal landscape and creating actionable business plans. Finally, you’ll create and present a complete business plan to a panel of industry experts—demonstrating your mastery of practical, investor-ready strategies.
Start building your business empire or continue toward Owens’ Entrepreneurship Major, AAB—your credits will transfer seamlessly.
Career Outcomes
Step into high-impact roles as a business founder, startup strategist or entrepreneurial leader. With expertise in business planning, marketing and finance, you’ll graduate ready to adapt ideas into profitable companies while leveraging Ohio’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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In Their Words
“I’m so thankful for the instructors. They’re accommodating to your schedule. And calling campus, everyone’s so friendly and they get you the information you need in a timely manner.”
Kelly Wentworth, Associate of Applied Business
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a global business education accrediting body that recognizes excellence in business education through continuous improvement.