Masters programs in Entrepreneurship

Universities across the world offer Masters programs in Entrepreneurship, such as:
MS in Entrepreneurship
MS in Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation
MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MBA in Entrepreneurship

Students explore the role of entrepreneurship and strategy in bringing ideas into the market, strategic challenges faced by large organizations as they strive to remain at the forefront of innovation; conditions that ensure that innovation and entrepreneurship are effective in driving economic and social impact at the local, regional, and national level. The program hones the ability to innovate and inspire to drive personal growth, professional advancement, and organizational success; augmenting entrepreneurial leadership, and problem-solving skills.
The Masters of Science programs are generally open to students from all academic backgrounds and disciplines, without full work experience as required for admission to an MBA. An accelerated program, the STEM designated Masters (MS) usually takes 12 months to complete. Students can select electives that match personal career goals, and take up classroom projects focusing on interests. This highly experiential degree puts students on a fast track to launch new business ideas and opportunities within large organizations or independent startups. Many programs provide access to venture competitions to validate their concepts and breathe life into their ideas along with access to influential venture funds. The degrees with Innovation aid inventions or creative new ideas go to market.

Learning Outcomes of Masters in Entrepreneurship

Program Learning Outcomes include:
Develop Strengths, a global and entrepreneurial mindset, lead with integrity, purpose and ethical perspective, and draw value from diversity and inclusion.
Deep understanding of key business functions, to be able to identify and take advantage of opportunities in a complex, uncertain and dynamic business environment using critical and analytical thinking skills.
Build High-Performing teams, motivate them, foster collaboration, communication and adaptability on individual, team, and organization levels.

Advanced educational tools and techniques are taught by leading scholars and practitioners to impart knowledge and understanding of:
Organizational behaviour and leadership
Entrepreneurial decision making
Innovative business model formulation and evaluation
New product development and execution strategies
Team formation and growth
Financing and launching a new venture
Technology management
Marketing, and product commercialization
Innovative Problem solving
Managing in a global environment
Social, environmental and eco responsibility and sustainability

Curriculum/ Major Subjects

Most MS courses are between 30-40 credit hours and include subjects such as

Core courses/subjects include
Financing New Ventures
New Venture Creation
Technology Entrepreneurship
Negotiations
Applied Venture Creation
Data Exploration (Quantitative Methods), Information Technology
Entrepreneurial Economics
Finance for Entrepreneurs
Resource Planning and Control (Managerial Accounting)
Law
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Strategy and Consulting

Program electives include
Project Management
Global Entrepreneurship
Management of Innovation in Products and Services
Market Entry Strategies, Internet Marketing: Strategy & Tactics
Commercialization and Marketing of New Products/Technology
Managing the Emerging Enterprise
Business Model Innovation
International Business Management
Global E-Business Marketing
Cross-Culture Communication and Management

Few programs in Entrepreneurship

Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson College - Graduate School
Master of Science in Technology Ventures (MSTV), Carnegie Mellon University
MS in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, USC Marshal School of Business
MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Texas at Dallas - Naveen Jindal School of Management
MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures, Rochester Institute of Technology - Saunders College of Business
MSc in Technology Commercialization, University of Texas at Austin - McCombs School of Business
MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track (E&I), MIT Sloan School of Management
MBA Entrepreneurial Management, University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School
MBA in Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
MBA in Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy, University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business