Techpreneurship, M.S.

This 36-semester hour Master of Science in Techpreneurship combines technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The student explores the skillsets to build start-ups or innovate new products or processes in an existing organization. The student is taught to create, recognize, and support innovation in any environment. The student is introduced to the process technologies entrepreneurs use to start and scale high growth companies. Techpreneurship is a flexible program that allows the student to choose elective courses from any existing graduate program to leverage their previous education and work experience. This program provides access to a network of practicing mentors who may share their experiences and provide guidance to the student.

Program Goals

Techpreneurship graduates are able to:

• Start, own, and manage successful innovative and technology-intensive startup businesses;
• Embrace innovation to capitalize economic benefits and to serve as a positive factor in social change;
• Leverage modern technologies to gain a competitive advantage in the business world;
• Become leaders and effective members of the business community; and
• Develop communication skills and the ability to interact with others.

*Current work experience is a requirement for successful learning during the full course of your MS degree program. If you are an F1 student, eligible CPT authorization is required for work placement. If you cannot work, you must submit a Waiver of Required Work Experience to your program lead.