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Entrepreneurship

At UNC Pembroke, our Certificate and Minor in Entrepreneurship are designed to give you the tools, confidence and experience to launch your own venture. Learn how to analyze markets, build business plans, manage teams and secure funding. Turn your ideas into real-world success.

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Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship is a four-course (12 credit hour) program that teaches you how to turn your ideas into action. It's open to all majors and non-degree students in good standing. You’ll explore market analysis, financial strategy, leadership and team-building. Earn your certificate and walk away ready to launch.

Certificate Requirements

Minor in Entrepreneurship

The minor in entrepreneurship is perfect for non-business majors ready to think big and build something new. This 18-credit program includes six courses focused on launching and growing startups. You’ll learn the essentials of marketing, finance, strategy and legal operations. Then build a complete business plan from vision to execution.

Minor Requirements

Students at Thomas College of Business & Economics

Already pursuing a business major? You can focus your studies on entrepreneurship as part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This option gives you the best of both worlds. Gain broad business knowledge and targeted entrepreneurial skills that set you apart in today’s job market.

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Other Focus Areas

Business Analytics
Economics
Finance
Information Technology Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain Management

Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub

Take your learning beyond the classroom. The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub is your launchpad for turning classroom concepts into real business ventures. You’ll get access to coworking space, mentorship, workshops and support to grow your ideas and bring them to life.

Internships

Build your resume while you study. Entrepreneurship students have access to innovation-focused companies. Work with local startups and small businesses. Learn from the people who have been in your shoes. Gain experience, grow your network and see firsthand what it takes to run a business.

After UNCP

UNCP is where my confidence was born as an entrepreneur. The interactions, the relationships I built — it all began at UNCP.” Robinson vividly recalls a conversation with his business law professor, Dr. Joseph Lakatos, which awakened his entrepreneurial spirit. “He told me about my potential, my analytical skills and how creative I could be as an entrepreneur. That’s what ignited the spark for me.

Michael Robinson

UNCP Graduate & Owner, Bingo-Bango Fresh Fruit Soda Company