Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Graduate Certificate

About this course

Innovation and entrepreneurship are essential drivers of business growth and competitiveness in today’s global economy. The Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship equips you with the frameworks, tools, and leadership skills to design and implement innovative strategies within organizations or as an entrepreneur.

With more than 700 hours of online learning, this program combines theory with hands-on practice in areas such as design thinking, emerging technologies, and commercialization. You will gain the expertise to lead projects, transform ideas into scalable solutions, and manage the complexities of innovation in dynamic industries.

Meet Your Instructors

  • Prof. Caroline Hughes, MBA in Entrepreneurship & Strategy – Specialist in startup management, venture creation, and business growth strategies.

  • Dr. Robert Lin, PhD in Innovation Management – Expert in design thinking, intellectual property, and commercialization of technology.

  • Prof. Elena Rossi, MSc in Technology & Innovation – Consultant in emerging technologies, product development, and organizational innovation.

Program Structure – Modules

  • Module 1: Foundations of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Module 2: Design Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving

  • Module 3: Entrepreneurial Frameworks and Business Models

  • Module 4: Leading Innovation in Emerging Technologies

  • Module 5: Intellectual Property, Legal Issues, and Commercialization

  • Module 6: Scaling Startups and Innovation within Organizations

  • Module 7: Capstone Project – Developing an Innovation Strategy or Startup Plan

What you will learn

  • Develop organizational strategies for fostering innovation

  • Apply design thinking and entrepreneurial frameworks to real-world projects

  • Lead initiatives focused on emerging technologies and business transformation

  • Understand intellectual property and technology commercialization processes

  • Build a roadmap to scale innovative ideas from concept to execution

How you will benefit

  • Strengthen your ability to lead innovation in both startups and established companies

  • Gain entrepreneurial skills to launch and scale new ventures

  • Build a portfolio of projects demonstrating innovation and commercialization strategies

  • Prepare for roles such as Innovation Manager, Startup Founder, or Strategy Consultant

How the course is taught

  • 100% online with flexible scheduling

  • 700+ hours of on-demand video lectures, assignments, and case studies

  • Includes interactive projects and a capstone assignment

  • Self-paced format with immediate access upon enrollment

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699,00 

Harvard Extension School — 16 graduate credits (~700+ total hours est.) — Online

699,00 

Harvard Extension School — 16 graduate credits (~700+ total hours est.) — Online