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.
Turn your startup dream into an online reality
Gain the skills you need to help turn your innovative idea into an online business with Strayer’s Graduate Certificate, Digital Entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to create operational and marketing plans, launch your product into the marketplace and boost brand awareness on digital platforms. This certificate program lays the groundwork for an MBA in Digital Entrepreneurship at Strayer.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer Graduate Certificate, Digital Entrepreneurship
A Strayer certificate can help prepare you for career opportunities in digital entrepreneurship while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- 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.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
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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.
Private loans
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.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer.
*Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization. Read more.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
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