Naveen Jindal School of Management
Certificates
- Certificate in Applied Project Management
- Certificate in HCM Technology and AI
- Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Initiative for Talent Acquisition
- Jindal Undergraduate Research Scholar (JURS) Certificate
Admission Requirements
These Certificates are open to undergraduate students from all academic disciplines and are stand-alone. Students must be in good academic standing at The University of Texas at Dallas to enroll in this program. Interested students who are not currently enrolled at UT Dallas may apply as non-degree-seeking students, subject to university admission policies.
Certificate in Applied Project Management
12 semester credit hours
The Certificate in Applied Project Management equips participants with essential skills in project planning, execution, and control, complemented by advanced spreadsheet modeling and Lean Six Sigma principles. Designed for those seeking to enhance efficiency, teamwork, and time management, this program provides practical tools to improve job market competitiveness and prepare for professional certifications in project management. Students must take the following:
MATH 1325 Applied Calculus I
OPRE 3310 Supply Chain and Operations Management
OPRE 3330 Project Management
And select 3 semester credit hours from the following:
OPRE 4310 Lean and Six Sigma Processes
OPRE 4350 Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics
Certificate in HCM Technology and AI
9 semester credit hours
The HCM Technology and AI Certificate offers students the opportunity to build practical skills in the rapidly growing area of HR technology, including how organizations use digital systems, automation, and artificial intelligence to manage people and work. Through coursework in HR management, people-technology leadership, and project management, students have the opportunity to understand how technology supports decision-making, enhances HR operations, and shapes the employee experience. Student must take the following:
OBHR 3330 Human Resources in Business
OBHR 4339 People Technology Leadership & A.I.
OPRE 3330 Project Management
Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
9 semester credit hours
The Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides essential knowledge and practical experience, empowering students to develop a startup concept or gain expertise in corporate innovation strategies. Through flexible course options, students learn to identify opportunities, design business models, and apply proven tools to launch new ventures or drive innovation within established organizations. Student must take the following:
ENTP 3301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
And select 6 semester credit hours from the following:
ENTP 3320 Start-up Launch I
ENTP 3321 Start-up Launch II
ENTP 3360 Entrepreneurial Finance
or FIN 3360 Entrepreneurial Finance
ENTP 4311 Entrepreneurial Strategy and Business Models
ENTP 4320 Small Business Management
ENTP 4330 Entrepreneurial Marketing
ENTP 4331 Digital Prospecting
or MKT 4331 Digital Prospecting
ENTP 4332 AI in Action: Building Products, Ventures, and Competitive Advantage
ENTP 4335 Digital and Internet Marketing
or MKT 4330 Digital and Internet Marketing
ENTP 4340 Social Sector Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement
ENTP 4350 Corporate Entrepreneurship
ENTP 4360 Innovation and Creativity
ENTP 4398 Venture Capital Seed Fund
ENTP 4V00 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
Students in a technical degree program can substitute a technical design capstone course for one of the above selectable ENTP courses. The technical capstone courses include any of the following:
ATCM 4398 Capstone Project
BMEN 4388 Senior Design Project I
or BMEN 4389 Senior Design Project II
CE 4388 Senior Design Project I
or EE 4388 Senior Design Project I
or CE 4389 Senior Design Project II
or EE 4389 Senior Design Project II
CS 4485 Computer Science Project
MECH 4381 Senior Design Project I
or MECH 4382 Senior Design Project II
SE 4485 Software Engineering Project
EPCS 3200 Engineering Projects in Community Service II
Certificate in Talent Acquisition
9 semester credit hours
The Talent Acquisition Certificate offers students the opportunity to develop the essential skills used in modern recruiting roles, including sourcing, assessing, and selecting candidates in a competitive talent market. Through coursework that integrates HR management, talent acquisition practices, and marketing concepts, students have the opportunity to understand how organizations identify and attract high-quality talent. Students must take the following:
OBHR 3330 Human Resources in Business
OBHR 4354 Talent Acquisition and Management
MKT 3300 Principles of Marketing
Jindal Undergraduate Research Scholar (JURS) Certificate
9 semester credit hours
The JURS academic certificate engages students to do cutting edge business research with the objective of developing them as world class problem solvers for maximum societal impact and provides a foundation for advanced academic pursuits. Student must take the following:
BA 3350 Defining research for knowledge and innovation
BA 3340 Evidence-based decision making in business
And 3 semester credit hours of:
BA 4V99 Individual Study in Research1
1. Recommended to take 1 credit hour a semester with a selected faculty member to pursue their research interest. Independent studies courses can be used with the approval of the Dean to satisfy this requirement.