This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2026-2027 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
VNTR 300. Venture Creation Skills. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hour. 3 credits. Students are introduced to and apply various skills important for real venture creation. A multidisciplinary orientation and approach are emphasized throughout the course.
VNTR 460. Venture Creation Project. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hour. 3 credits. Students will work in cross-disciplinary teams on a semester-long venture creation project. Topics and activities may include business model generation, customer discovery, customer validation, financial analysis and agile development.
VNTR 491. Special Topics in Venture Creation. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Enrollment restricted to students with permission of adviser and da Vinci Center director prior to course registration. Study of current and emerging topics in the field of venture creation. Topics may vary from semester to semester.
VNTR 492. Independent Study in Venture Creation. 1-3 Hours.
Semester course; 1-3 independent study hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 1-3 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits toward graduation. Enrollment is restricted to students with junior standing in the Certificate in Venture Creation program and by permission of the adviser and program director. Independent study provides students with an opportunity to explore a complex venture development concept, either through research or applied project development. Students must secure an approved faculty mentor, complete the independent study proposal form (with their faculty mentor) and be approved by the program director. Students should contact the program director for more information.