Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial mindsets have driven many of the greatest innovations of the modern world. In Duquesne University's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship (GC-ENTR) program, you'll hone skills essential to launch a startup or expand your impact within an existing business.

Here, you'll develop your knack for pushing the boundaries of the expected, innovating in the face of barriers, and compelling others to collaborate toward your vision. Your entrepreneurial mindset and business management skills will set you apart in the eyes of employers and investors who will identify your competitive potential.

Why Duquesne University?

The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is located steps outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a growing hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. This city fosters a thriving environment for new firms and tech giants. 

During your certificate program, you will create, invent, and learn in our state-of-the-art Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. Our ideation suite, the Louis D. Mallet Entrepreneurship Zone, is an inspirational and collaborative space that promotes idea generation, group learning, problem solving, and business planning. 

Bob's Launch Pad is our makerspace, a hands-on area where you develop, design, and prototype  physical and digital products. Take your ideas from concept to reality through state-of-the-art equipment and rapid prototyping tools.