Break Cycles of Poverty & Become A Driver of Social Impact

Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Urban poverty requires economic responses that are founded in the theology of creativity, productivity, cooperation, redistribution, management, and ownership. The theology is outworked in self-help and other resource-building processes, that foster entrepreneurship among the poor. Social entrepreneurship and managerial skills of non-profit delivery systems, including skills in resource building are essential.

In this Certificate Program, small business owners and entrepreneurial leaders among the urban poor explore the theology and practice of developing self-help savings groups, sustainable entrepreneurship, business planning, and resource building. Those with resources are invited to learn with entrepreneurial students working directly among the poor.

 

Theology

Explore biblical foundations for entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and financial management.

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Theory & Analysis

Learn best practices in entrepreneurial leadership and analyze organizational models.

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Action

Put knowledge to practice in real-world business projects that empower marginalized communities.

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Program Features

12 Credits

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A total of four classes is required to complete this program. Get ready to be immersed in wisdom from a diverse faculty bent on preparing you for social impact!

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1 Year

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

Students are able to complete the degree within one academic year by taking one course per term for a total of four courses.

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Accredited

ACCREDITATION

WCIU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

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TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Theology of Entrepreneurship

  • Marketing Strategies

  • Business Plan Development

  • Organizational Models

  • Theology & Practice of Financial Management

  • Fundraising

  • Management Principles

  • Production

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IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?

This program is a great fit if you:

• Want to help break cycles of poverty by empowering local communities.
• Have development experience but want to grow further in understanding social enterprise.
• Are looking for a certificate you can earn from anywhere.
• Are a long-term development worker who doesn't want to stop working while studying.

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Course Information

The Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship is made up of three courses.

Course Descriptions

TUL 560 - Theory & Practice of Community Economics

TUL 640 - Entrepreneurial & Organizational Leadership

TUL 645 - Resourcing Organizations for Social Impact

DS 525 - Economics of Development

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 FAQs

Do I need to complete an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) level degree before applying for the graduate certificate level program?

Will a graduate education help me move up in my organization even at the Certificate level?

My bachelor's degree has not trained me Biblically, or to work with cultural/historical data. Am I still able to do the program?

I work full-time, or my ministry keeps me going non-stop. Is WCIU’s Graduate level certificate program flexible enough for me?

if I complete a certificate, can I still do the Master' degree?

Can I do more than one certificate?

 Do you have questions about our tuition costs or the admissions process?

Find out more on our admissions & tuition page.

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Graduate Level Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship

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