Designed for students seeking additional training and exploratory opportunities in arts entrepreneurship and leadership. This program is open to any student who has earned a bachelor’s degree.

Curriculum

The Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership requires a total of 12 credits. Coursework to include:

• At least one 3-credit EXCEL Graduate Gateway Course.
• Other EXCEL graduate courses (at least 3 credits)
• Any graduate courses in any school of department, contributing to the students’ critical understanding of business, entrepreneurship, management, strategy, marketing, social service, or leadership (at least 3 credits)
• A Capstone Project developed with a supervising faculty member (2-3 credits)

Some credits may be doubled-counted with coursework undertaken in the student’s primary field of study in accordance with Rackham or SMTD guidelines.

How To Apply

For requirement details, please see the Minors & Certificates for Current Students.

Current U-M Students

• Complete the SMTD Artistic Profile application
• If your degree program is in Rackham, complete the Rackham Graduate School’s online Add a Degree or Certificate Program. If your degree program is NOT administered by the Rackham School of Graduate Studies, complete the online Rackham Graduate Program Application.

Application deadline: October 15 for Winter term admission; March 15 for Fall term admission

Non U-M Students

• Complete the SMTD Artistic Profile application
• Complete the online Rackham Graduate Program Application

Application deadline: October 15 for Winter term admission; March 15 for Fall term admission

Please send inquiries regarding the SMTD application process to SMTD.admissions@umich.edu. To learn more about SMTD, sign up for an Information Session.