Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship

The Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship prepares you to address today’s most pressing social challenges through innovative, sustainable solutions. This program teaches you how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to create lasting social impact using business models that prioritize both purpose and performance.

Housed in LeBow’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, you’ll learn from a mix of full-time faculty and adjuncts with years of experience leading companies like DuPont-Merck Pharmaceuticals, Saxbys Coffee, Vertex, Inc., and Tangent Energy Solutions.

Who Should Enroll?

The Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship is designed for recent graduates and experienced professionals who want to use the power of business to address social or environmental challenges. It’s a strong fit for individuals interested in launching mission-driven ventures or contributing to innovation within purpose-focused organizations.

This program is also ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their team-building and leadership skills in the context of social impact work.

What Will You Learn?

Through online courses, you’ll explore how the core principles of entrepreneurship can be applied to drive meaningful change in communities and organizations around the world. This certificate introduces a range of foundational tools used by successful entrepreneurs in pursuit of opportunities — tools that can be applied in both new ventures and established companies.

You will also learn how to:

• Think entrepreneurially
• Develop sustainable business models
• Apply the process of entrepreneurship to address local and global social problems

Required Courses

View a sample plan of study in the Drexel Catalog

Admissions Requirements

Admission requires a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Applicants who have not received a degree in the United States are required to take a TOEFL.

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