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  • Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Online

    Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Offered by the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Drexel’s Master’s in Entrepreneurship online will develop your entrepreneurial mindset, and provide the skills you need to launch a new venture or create a culture of innovation within an existing company. Entrepreneurship is more than the technical process of launching new endeavors, it also includes the personal and professional skills that foster the pursuit of innovation in business. At Drexel, the entrepreneurial skill set includes initiative, calculated risk-taking, value creation, opportunity recognition, adaptability, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.

    MS in Entrepreneurship Online Program Features

    • Drexel's Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship offers resources and mentoring for student entrepreneurs
    • Curriculum emphasizing development of the “entrepreneur”- the person - together with teaching the process of entrepreneurship
    • Unique courses directly targeted at professional entrepreneurial characteristics to differentiate you in your career
    • Benefits your career regardless of background or prior work experience

    What is a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

    A master’s in entrepreneurship and innovation is designed for those who want to develop ideas for new businesses or learn how to innovate within existing companies. Entrepreneurs embody a sense of autonomy, purpose, and flexibility that businesses need. They are trailblazers who believe in themselves and their mission without the support of a large company or organization. Entrepreneurs can also enhance an existing idea or practice, which is why innovation is so closely linked to entrepreneurship.

    Why is Entrepreneurship Important?

    Entrepreneurs create new business opportunities that provide the community with options outside of traditional corporations. Intrapreneurs, or entrepreneurs within an organization, can identify ways to introduce a product to new markets or turn innovative ideas into real-life changes. Entrepreneurs drive innovation. Without entrepreneurs we wouldn’t have the convenience of rideshare apps, online shopping, or half the small businesses that make up our economy today. Privately or publicly, entrepreneurs seek to improve existing products and services, or create new ones, for the benefit of the greater good.

    Learn From the Best

    John Wilson, from Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, explains how intrapreneurs can help their companies innovate from the inside.

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    Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
    State restrictions may apply to some programs.

    https://www.online.drexel.edu/online-degrees/business-degrees/cert-entrepreneurship-ii/index.aspx

    Curriculum

    This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

    You may transfer up to 15 graduate credits, however, given the unique coursework of this program, the average number of credits transferred is six. Additional credits will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

    Required Courses
    BLAW 646 Legal Issues in New Ventures 3.0
    ENTP 501 Entrepreneurship Practice & Mindset 3.0
    ENTP 515 Pitch It! 3.0
    ENTP 540 Methods of Entrepreneurship 3.0
    ENTP 611 Learning from Failure 3.0
    ENTP 621 Innovation & Ideation 3.0
    ENTP 631 Building Internal & External Relationships 3.0
    ENTP 660 Early Stage Venture Funding 3.0
    ENTP 671 Life After Launch 3.0
    MGMT 670 Business Ethics 3.0
    Choose Your Entrepreneurial Path 6.0
    Social Entrepreneurship
    ENTP 535
    Social Entrepreneurship
    ENTP 601
    Social and Sustainable Innovation
    Corporate Entrepreneurship
    ENTP 641
    Innovation in Established Companies
    ENTP 681
    The Startup Way: How to Drive Innovation in Entrepreneurial Companies
    New Venture Creation
    ENTP 651
    Leading New Ventures
    ENTP 690
    The Lean Launch
    Electives
    Choose three of the following electives, OR one from this list and two from other units (upon advisor approval):
    9.0

    ENTP 545
    International Entrepreneurship
    ENTP 555
    Dynamics of the Family Firm
    ENTP 565
    Franchising
    ENTP 575
    Entrepreneurship in Education
    ENTP T580
    Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
    ENTP T680
    Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
    PLCY 507
    Nonprofit Organizations
    Any alternate path course
    Total Credits 45.0

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    Admissions Criteria

    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
    • GPA of 2.7 preferred

    Required Documents

    With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

    • A completed application
    • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
    • One letter of recommendation
    • Personal statement (500 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of:
      • Why you are choosing this particular program,
      • Your short and long-term career plans, and
      • How your background, experience, interest, and/or values, when combine with a Drexel degree, will enable you to pursue your goals successfully
    • Additional requirements for International Students

    Transfer Credits

    You may transfer up to 15 graduate credits, however, given the unique coursework of this program, the average number of credits transferred is six. Additional credits will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

    Tuition

    The tuition rate for the academic year 2023-2024 is $1167 per credit.

    For the academic year 2023-2024, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

    • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
    • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations
      • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
      • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
      • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
      • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
      • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

     

    Academic Calendar

    2023-2024 Academic Year

    Term

    Classes Begin

    Classes End

    Exams Begin

    Exams End

    Fall 2023

    September 26, 2023

    December 9, 2023

    December 11, 2023

    December 16, 2023

    Winter 2024

    January 8, 2024

    March 16, 2024

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    March 23, 2024

    Spring 2024

    April 1, 2024

    June 8, 2024

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    Summer 2024

    June 24, 2024

    August 31, 2024

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    September 7, 2024

     

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