About This Degree
The primary goal of the Certificate in Design Entrepreneurship is to provide students an introductory education in entrepreneurial business operations as they relate to design, engineering, and planning professions.
The ability to start, grow and manage a professional practice firm is fundamental to success in the allied fields of architecture, engineering, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, product design, and planning.
This certificate is a unique supplemental offering by the LAEP Department that can distinctly benefit students by providing foundational education in the unique entrepreneurial market of professional design services.
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Required Courses
Total of 13 credits:- LAEP 4911 Entrepreneurship in Design and Planning (3)
- LAEP 4910 – Foundations of Business in Design or IAD 4740 – Business and Professional Practices in Interior Architecture and Design (3)
- Professional Office Experience (1 credit minimum)
- Business Electives (6 credit minimum)
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Why This Certificate?
This certificate is a powerful add‑on for students in architecture, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior design, and other creative fields who want to understand the business side of professional design services.- Build business skills related to design careers
- Stand out in leadership and management roles
- Prepare to launch or grow a design practice
Contact our Advisor
Careers Coordinator & Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Office Location: FAV 254
Phone: 435-797-9245
Email: deandra.harps@usu.edu