ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Now more than ever, innovation and big ideas are essential ingredients to a business's ability to flourish. And, as any innovator knows, it's not enough to simply have the idea - you have to know how to implement it. Using proven methods of innovation and design thinking as a framework, students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, gain deeper insights into their clients, manage creative teams, and drive growth in companies large and small.

Who Should Enroll

This program is designed for those coming from a variety of backgrounds: international students and professionals who want to bring innovative solutions to market; entrepreneurs who have a desire to grow their business through applied innovation and new technologies; motivated individuals looking to start up a new venture that will thrive in today's global marketplace; business managers and leaders who wish to shape their business to make a social impact to benefit the community and beyond. Whether working in a large corporate environment, mid-size company or as an entrepreneur, this program will equip all of those in innovative fields to take it to the next level.

Program Benefits

  • Utilize creative thinking methodologies to generate new ideas, recognize innovative business opportunities, and solve complex problems
  • Examine the business models used by great business leaders in a variety of industries and learn to apply the underlying strategies to today's economic landscape
  • Develop a written marketing plan suitable for bringing an innovative product or service to market
  • Create and present a business plan for an innovative product or service
  • Demonstrate functional business skills in collaboration with entrepreneurs from the business community
  • Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Eligibility and Requirements

  1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
  2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
    • English proficiency tests accepted
      • 71 iBT TOEFL
      • 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
      • 685 TOEIC
      • 6.0 IELTS
      • B2 CEFR or ISE
      • 3.5 iTEP
      • 95 Duolingo
      • 50 Pearson Academic
      • Advanced Cambridge
      • EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
      • GEPT “High-Intermediate”
    • Completion of English language school
      • UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
      • Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
      • FLS International: Level 16
      • ELS Language Centers: Level 112
    • University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
  3. Students must be at least 18 years of age or older

Students who do not meet our English requirement are encouraged to enroll in our 10-Week Intensive ESL program.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

To earn a certificate at UCI's Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

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Certificate
Approximate Cost $14,100 USD
Format UCI Campus
Duration 3 months

Program Tuition: $7,900 USD

Approximate Total Cost reflects full estimated expenses for completing the program, tuition included

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