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Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Ready to innovate? Learn to solve real problems and drive mission impact through social innovation. In this graduate certificate program in Social Enterprise, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, you’ll address key social problems in your community or in the world by developing and launching a social enterprise idea. Understand the financial insights and language of funding, prototyping, scaling, marketing, and measuring impact of social enterprises and innovations.

 

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
March 31

Term Length
10 Weeks

4 Course Certificate
Tuition

$13,344

6 Course Certificate
Tuition

$20,016

Format
Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule

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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

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Skills You’ll Learn

Develop impactful social enterprise ideas

Leverage innovation and design thinking to evaluate an idea’s social value and market potential

Test business and financial structure of social enterprise ideas applying social innovation tools and frameworks

Curriculum

Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).

 

 
4
Concentration Courses
Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

NFP 4115 Leading Nonprofit Financial Health
NFP 4400 Principles and Practices in Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NFP 4405 Social Enterprise Strategies
NFP 4410 Social Enterprise Experiential Learning

Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).

 

 

4
Concentration Courses
 
 
2
Elective Courses
 

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

NFP 4115 Leading Nonprofit Financial Health
NFP 4400 Principles and Practices in Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NFP 4405 Social Enterprise Strategies
NFP 4410 Social Enterprise Experiential Learning

Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Nonprofit Leadership program include:

ORL 4115 Organizational Culture and Organizational Development Impacts
COMM 4144 Strategic Public Relations
MALS 4284 Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship
COMM 4320 Social Media Strategy
ORL 4400 Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations
ORL 4530 Leading a Culture of Organizational Innovation

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Nonprofit Leadership program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

 

Interested in a master’s degree?

Explore our Nonprofit Leadership with a concentration in Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Career Opportunities

Select Job Titles

Chief Innovator
Corporate Social Responsibility Director
Senior Data Analyst

Social Enterprise Consultant
Social Innovation Program Manager
Social Venture Advisor


Social and Community Service Managers Salary​: National Average

$64,100

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

Check out our jobs tool to explore job postings, salaries, and top companies in your geographic area.

Accreditation


Higher Learning Commission

The College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.


Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
The Nonprofit Leadership program at DU's University College is a proud member of several leading nonprofit associations, including the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
 

 

 


Colorado Nonprofit Association
The University of Denver's Nonprofit Leadership program through University College is proud to be a sponsor of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, a valued community partnership for more than a decade.

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