Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate

9 Credit Hours Required

The Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate 1) gives USD graduates a competitive edge in a constantly evolving job market, 2) makes tangible positive impacts on South Dakota’s knowledge economy, and 3) fosters deep connections between USD and external stakeholders. The Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate is a blend of STEM education and real-world training in business analysis and technology evaluation. The academic fields for the Technology Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate include biomedical engineering, basic biomedical sciences, business, chemistry, biology, computer science, and physics.

Certificate Requirements

• BME 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Project (C) 1-12 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)
• Two elective courses approved by the TRAC director (6 credit hours required). Two elective courses approved by the TRAC director. Elective courses will be chosen from a major area of study in consultation with the TRAC director and the student’s academic advisor.

Elective courses should be relevant to two of the following:

a) experimental design in the sciences,
b) business and marketing,
c) safe and effective use of technical equipment,
d) foundational knowledge in the student’s area of study, or
e) technology development.