Entrepreneurship—organizing, managing, and assuming the risks of a business or enterprise*—is a major component of the American economy, as small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms.† Entrepreneurial activities can range from small solo projects to major undertakings that create many job opportunities.

Earning a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Growth Ventures could help prepare you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a more successful career.‡

Kaplan University has teamed up with Kauffman FastTrac®, a provider of learning curricula that equips aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and networks to start and grow successful businesses. Kauffman FastTrac® was created by the Kauffman Foundation, the largest foundation that advances entrepreneurship as a key to growing economies and expanding human welfare. Using the FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ process, you will study how to manage an expanding business and to strategically align all aspects of the business for growth.

The program consists of a minimum of four quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a certificate.

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Growth Ventures’ curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study key business areas including creating marketing plans, identifying leadership strategies, creating growth business plans, and conducting internal assessments.

Certificate Requirements Total Program Requirements

Courses Credits Managing a Growing Business—FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ 2 FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ Lab 2 Total Program Requirements 4

This program is designed to provide specialized knowledge to help you prepare to become a successful entrepreneur.‡

Prepare for Future Studies

Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Growth Ventures is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.

Kauffman FastTrac® was created by the Kauffman Foundation, the largest foundation that advances entrepreneurship as a key to growing economies and expanding human welfare. The words "Kauffman FastTrac" are service marks owned by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

*Merriam-Webster Online, Entrepreneurship, on the Internet at www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrepreneurship.

†U.S. Small Business Administration, Frequently Asked Questions, on the Internet at www.sba.gov/advo/stats/sbfaq.pdf.

‡Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.