Engineering Leadership and Entrepreneurship Certificate

The Engineering Leadership and Entrepreneurship certificate program at the Tickle College of Engineering is designed to prepare engineers for leadership roles in entrepreneurial ventures and innovative industries. This 12-credit interdisciplinary program focuses on equipping students with both technical and business acumen, empowering them to lead technology-based startups, manage product development, and foster innovation within existing companies. Through a combination of engineering, leadership, and business courses, students will learn how to identify market opportunities, develop business strategies, and lead teams that turn innovative ideas into viable products and services.

Campus: Knoxville

Undergraduate Certificate Type: Add-On

Credit Hours

Requirements (6 Credits)

EF 316 - Engineering Leadership: From Concept to Execution 3 Credit Hours
IE 457 - Engineering Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours

Requirements (3 Credits)

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CMST 210* - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
CMST 240* - Business and Professional Communication 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 295* - Writing in the Workplace 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 360* - Technical and Professional Writing 3 Credit Hours

Electives (3 Credits)

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COAD 430* - Design Thinking and Innovation 3 Credit Hours
ENT 425 - Entrepreneurial Marketing 3 Credit Hours
ENT 470 - Managing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up 3 Credit Hours
ENT 485 - Funding Strategies for Entrepreneurs 3 Credit Hours
IE 405 - Engineering Economic Analysis 3 Credit Hours
* Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirements

Undergraduates

Graduate Students