Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a transdisciplinary, experience-based program that prepares the next generation of leaders with skills needed for launching successful ventures in any industry or sector.

Program Description

The program integrates the most advanced practices and technologies from business, engineering, and design, providing students with the skills to lead cross-disciplinary teams in a world of growing uncertainty and ambiguity. Students are prepared to identify needs, evaluate opportunities, generate insights from concrete problems, innovate solutions, and create and launch scalable business models that provide value to all stakeholders.

At a Glance

• College/school: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MGT 593)
• Required Core (3 credit hours): IVD 562 Innovation Studio III: Explore, Fail, Solve (3)
• Electives or Research (24 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours): MGT 593 Applied Project (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College, the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in business, design, engineering, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• Applicants are required to submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Written statement
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Priority deadline is July 1 for Session A/C.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:

• Chief innovation officer
• Creative developer
• Director of engineering
• Founder or CEO
• Innovation manager
• Management consultant
• Marketing director
• Product developer

Additional Information

• The program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months for international students on F-1 visas.
• The program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with Business (Sports Business), BA, Business Entrepreneurship, BS, and Entrepreneurial Leadership, BA.