This certificate is designed to provide engineering students exposure to aspects of entrepreneurship, including new venture creation. This certificate provides students skills and competencies to commercialize innovations and develop entrepreneurial ventures. The certificate will help students develop the entrepreneurial skills in three key areas: creativity and innovation, business model design, business model application, and is designed to help engineering students incorporate entrepreneurial perspectives in supporting the identification, development and realization of business opportunities.
Admission to the certificate program is competitive and open to Engineering majors exclusively. Students interested in the certificate should fill out and submit an application to the Department of Management located in Barsema Hall 245.
A grade of C or above must be earned in all of the certificate courses. Only courses taken at NIU may be applied toward the certificate. Students who earn a major in management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and social responsibility or a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation will not be awarded the certificate.
Certificate in Innovation, Design and Commercialization at Northern Illinois University
The Innovation, Design and Commercialization at Northern Illinois University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in DeKalb , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Innovation, Design and Commercialization
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Innovation, Design and Commercialization at Northern Illinois University
Entry Requirements
- High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
- Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Innovation, Design and Commercialization at Northern Illinois University
How to Apply for Certificate in Innovation, Design and Commercialization at Northern Illinois University
There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.
Apply Using the NIU Application
Apply directly to NIU using our online application.
Apply Using the Common App
Add us to your list of schools while completing the Common App.
We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.
United States of America, DeKalb