The Institute for Entrepreneurship offers several options based on your interests and what you hope to achieve in your future career. Get your JCU certificate!
Once all the requirements have been satisfied, students should request the certificate by completing the online application form. Students are expected to fulfill all the requirements within one semester. The deadline to apply is two weeks prior to the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
Please send any questions to [email protected].
Entrepreneurship is a state of mind that enables us to identify opportunities and to marshal the resources needed to go from idea to implementation. This transcends the specific objective of creating a new business and applies to any human endeavor. One of the main goals of the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship (IFE) is to bring this mindset to all our students, regardless of their majors.
To this purpose, we have created the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, which provides students with a taste of the entrepreneurial world early on in their careers. The Certificate is open to all students, from any major, whether they already have a business/entrepreneurial background or not. It is also open to students from the MA in Art History program and from the Continuing Education programs.
To earn the Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all of the following components:
Academics
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the following list:
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Attend at least three entrepreneurship-related events, workshops, or site visits organized or sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship.
To receive credit for participation, students must submit a 1,500-character reflection report for each event attended.
The updated list of qualifying events can be found on the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship webpage and on the JCU Public Calendar webpage by clicking on “Search” and selecting the “Institute for Entrepreneurship” Category.
Experiential Learning
Take part in at least one experiential activity, such as a competition, program, or lab organized or sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship (see Competitions section), including:
Once all three requirements have been met, students may request the Certificate by completing the online application form. All requirements are expected to be completed within one semester.
Deadline to apply: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
The concept of social innovation is gaining momentum among academics and practitioners, becoming the new frontier of social and community development. This movement entails building and strengthening ecosystem interactions and relationships, moving towards an integrated approach to the economic, technological, social, and environmental aspects of development. Ultimately, it aims to create sustainability and deliver a sense of equal prosperity.
This mindset contributes to the university’s service spirit, promotes an understanding of how everyone can contribute to a better society, and prepares students for a life of civic engagement.
In line with JCU’s mission to encourage responsible leadership and positive contributions to the world, the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Graduate Studies, and the JCU Community Service Program have partnered to offer a unique Certificate in Social Innovation. This program gives students the opportunity to observe social change through a holistic and cross-disciplinary lens while developing entrepreneurial thinking and practical skills.
The Certificate is open to all students, from any major, whether or not they already have a business, entrepreneurship, or political science background. It is also open to students in the MA in Art History and Continuing Education programs.
To earn the Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all three of the following components:
Academics
Complete at least one of the following 3-credit courses:
Social Innovation Ecosystem
Engage in at least one of the following:
Experiential Learning
Complete at least one of the following:
Students who successfully complete the certificate will:
Once all three requirements have been completed, students may request the Certificate by filling out the online application form.
All requirements should be fulfilled within one semester.
Deadline to apply: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
For questions or clarifications, please contact [email protected].
The Certificate in Cultural Innovation recognizes students whose projects and activities contribute to the advancement and appreciation of the arts in all their forms. Emphasizing the cross-disciplinary opportunities offered at John Cabot University, the certificate is intended for those whose innovations stimulate the arts through various lenses — whether through technology, communication, literature, cinema, or other creative fields. Group projects and collaborative initiatives are also recognized, especially when they bring music, film, visual arts, or architecture into conversations on investment and development.
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major or background, the Certificate in Cultural Innovation merges entrepreneurial thinking with concrete cultural application and serves as a form of professional recognition.
To earn the Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete all three of the following components:
Academics
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the following list:
Art and Culture Ecosystem
Attend at least three events, workshops, or site visits organized or sponsored by the Institute for Entrepreneurship and bearing the “Certificate in Cultural Innovation” badge.
To receive credit, students must submit a 1,500-character reflection for each event attended.
The updated list of qualifying events can be found on the JCU Institute for Entrepreneurship webpage and on the JCU Public Calendar by clicking on “Search” and selecting the “Institute for Entrepreneurship” Category.
Experiential Learning
Complete at least one of the following experiential activities:
Students who successfully complete the program will:
Once all three requirements have been met, students should request the certificate by completing the online application form.
All requirements must be completed within one semester.
Deadline to apply: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
For questions or further information, please contact [email protected].
Sustainability leadership has become a social, moral, and economic imperative that transcends disciplinary boundaries. John Cabot University aims to engage all its stakeholders — students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners — in building a community that is knowledgeable, informed, and committed to sustainable development.
To support this mission, we have created the Certificate in Sustainability, offering students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of sustainability challenges while applying their knowledge and creativity to real-world, impact-driven initiatives.
The Certificate is open to all students, from any major or academic background.
Students can earn the Certificate in Sustainability by completing one of the two following tracks:
Track 1: Triggering Change Program
Complete the full Triggering Change program, including all related activities and requirements.
Track 2: Academics + Engagement Track
Academics
Complete at least one 3-credit course from the list below:
Exposure to Current Issues in Sustainability
Attend at least three sustainability-related events, workshops, or site visits organized or sponsored by the JCU Alumni Sustainability Hub or the Institute for Entrepreneurship.
Submit a 1,500-character reflection report for each event via the final online application. The updated list of events can be found on the Sustainability webpage and on the JCU Public Calendar webpage.
Experiential Learning
Complete at least one of the following activities:
Students who successfully complete the program will:
Once all three requirements have been fulfilled, students may apply for the certificate by completing the online application form.
All requirements should be completed within one semester.
Application deadline: two weeks before the end of the Fall or Spring semester.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].
