NDSU Entrepreneur in Action Badge
  • Type Experience
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free

NDSU Entrepreneur in Action Badge

Issued by North Dakota State University

Recipients demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking, skills, and drive to take action. They independently explored a new market, researched customer needs, and built a business model to capture opportunities within their industry. Recipients had a growth mindset throughout the process of finding a business opportunity, completion of research and start-up activities, and written analysis. Earners completed a 4-credit, 320-hour authentic, entrepreneurial practicum experience with a grade of A+.

  • Type Experience
  • Level Intermediate
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Customer Relationship Building
  • Entrepreneurial Decision Making
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Market Research
  • Problem Solving
  • Professional and Effective Client Relations
  • Self-Motivation

Earning Criteria

  • The recipient earned an A+ for a final Entrepreneurial Practicum course grade.
  • The badge recipient has successfully earned 4-credits through an NDSU Entrepreneurial Practicum by completing 320 hours of an approved internship experience.
  • The earner completed 6 credits in Entrepreneurship Coursework to satisfy Internship Pre-requisites.
  • The recipient has effectively completed a final written analysis of their work experience, demonstrating valuable entrepreneurial thinking skills.