Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation is a graduate degree program offered by the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and grow technology ventures.

Program Description

The program unites academic insights with startup incubator skills and resources to empower students to launch and grow technology ventures. Developed by the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech), the MPS in Technology Entrepreneurship is a fully online program that provides students with a conceptual understanding of the principles and action steps of effective new venture creation and launch.

Program Objectives

The program prepares students to apply newly gained insights and acquired competencies to real-world innovation management challenges across five major stages of the innovation value chain. These stages include strategy development, idea generation, commercial concept and product development, successful market establishment, and sustainable growth in various contexts.

Program Structure

The program is a 30-credit, 9-course graduate program that can be completed in as little as 15 months. Courses are offered during 12-week terms, and students can enroll in two 3-credit courses in the first four 12-week terms and a 6-credit capstone course in the final term.

Program Benefits

The program enables students to:

• Think beyond current paradigms to discover innovation needs and envision impact through strategic idea and concept development.
• Leverage ideas to create sustainable business models aligned with customer needs and wants in competitive marketplaces.
• Manage commercialization challenges and market launch efficiently and effectively.
• Navigate the legal aspects of product development and company launch and build sound financial and accounting strategies and practices.
• Accelerate growth and create sustainable value through appropriate business development, risk management, financing, and value extraction strategies.

Admission Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (for select international graduate students)
• There are no requirements for the GMAT, GRE, or recommendations.

Program-Specific Requirements

• CV/Resume

Visa Eligibility

This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. Admitted students participate 100% as online students, and immigration documents (F1 or J1 student visas or an I-20) are not required or issued for this fully online program.

Application Deadlines

• Domestic Applicants: July 31, 2026
• International Applicants: July 31, 2026

Faculty

The program faculty includes:

• [List of faculty members with their graduate faculty status, academic credentials, and positions]

Additional Information

The University of Maryland is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland, located in College Park, MD 20742, USA. The university can be reached at 301.405.1000.