University of North Texas 
The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Communication consists of four courses that together build a strong foundation in strategic, innovation-focused communication.
Students complete a course in entrepreneurial communication and a course in grants and proposals to develop skills in opportunity framing, persuasive messaging, and securing resources.
The certificate also includes a foundational technical communication course, such as style and technical writing, technical editing, document design, or digital literacies, to strengthen core professional communication skills.
To complete the certificate, students select an additional course that aligns with their entrepreneurial interests. This course may be chosen from technical communication offerings or from another discipline, allowing students to tailor the certificate to their academic background and career goals.
Students are encouraged to work with their technical communication advisor to identify a coursework plan that best supports their entrepreneurial focus.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework prior to earning a bachelor’s degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work.
Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in professional or technical writing in order to apply for the Entrepreneurial Communication Certificate. This certificate is open to any student with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL.
No. The Entrepreneurial Communication Certificate does not require the GRE.
No. Fully online programs, such as the Entrepreneurial Communication Certificate, do not meet F-1 visa requirements.
Costs vary depending on factors such as residency status and military benefits.
You can estimate your tuition using the university’s cost calculator.
Select “Fully online” and “Professional and Technical Communication MA.”
The costs for the certificate by hour are the same as the MA degree. Full-time students typically take 9 credit hours per semester, while part-time students take 3 or 6 credit hours.
If you are not currently a graduate student at UNT:
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Go to UNT Grad CAS (Centralized Application System) to apply to the Graduate Academic Certificate in Entrepreneurial Communication.
- Request your official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
- International applicants must submit their TOEFL scores.
If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree at UNT and would like to add the Entrepreneurial Communication to your degree, contact the Director of Graduate Studies at TCGrad@unt.edu
Classes in the Entrepreneurial Communication certificate emphasize applied, project-based work that mirrors the communication demands of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial settings.
Depending on the courses selected, students may develop opportunity assessments, stakeholder analyses, persuasive pitches, funding or partnership materials, and communication strategies that guide project development.
Coursework is designed to help students practice framing ideas, communicating value, and planning communication efforts that support sustainable innovation.
Courses are taught by award-winning faculty who are available to meet with students and provide individualized feedback. All courses are delivered asynchronously. Each week’s lesson is released at the start of the week, allowing students to complete the work on their own schedule, with assignments generally due one week after the lesson is posted.
Contact the director of graduate studies at TCgrad@unt.edu to schedule a virtual appointment to learn more.