Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship and Leadership at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The certificate offers additional training and exploratory opportunities in arts entrepreneurship and leadership. It is open to any student who has earned a bachelor's degree and is administered by the Rackham Graduate School.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance | Department: Entrepreneurship & Leadership | Duration: 12 credit hours | Intake: Rolling; deadline November 1, 2026 for Winter 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Twelve credits: at least one 3-credit EXCEL Graduate Gateway Course, other EXCEL graduate courses (at least 3 credits), graduate courses in any school contributing to understanding of business, entrepreneurship, management, strategy, marketing, social service or leadership (at least 3 credits), and a 2-3 credit practicum (internship or capstone project) with a supervising faculty member.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to any student who has earned a bachelor's degree. Current U-M students must be in good standing and meet a Department of Entrepreneurship and Leadership advisor before applying; students not enrolled at U-M may apply directly. Admission is rolling. No more than 5 credits of a master's may count toward the certificate.

Intake: Rolling; deadline November 1, 2026 for Winter 2027

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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