Program Overview

Education Entrepreneurship, MSEd

The M.S.Ed. in Education Entrepreneurship program provides students with a strong grounding in three domains: Foundations of Education, Business Essentials, and Entrepreneurial Management of Knowledge. This unique program, the nation’s first Master’s degree in Education Entrepreneurship, is designed at the intersection of education, business, and entrepreneurship. The accelerated program is delivered through onsite weekend programs and blended distance education to accommodate working adults.

Program Description

The program provides working professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and experiences necessary to chart new solutions in education. The 13-month capstone experience teaches students to identify a new opportunity, either for an existing entity or for the creation of a new venture, and design their own education program, service, or product. Graduates of this unique program leave with the tools necessary to create new schools and initiatives, launch education startups, fund and manage technology ventures, scale leading-edge programs, and drive innovation in educational organizations and corporations.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes the following courses:

• Entrepreneurship:
  • EDEN 5010A & EDEN 5010B: Entrepreneurship in Education (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5080: Technology Strategy (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5041A & EDEN 5041B: Capstone I (0.5 units)
  • EDEN 5042A & EDEN 5042B: Capstone II (0.5 units)
  • EDEN 5130A & EDEN 5130B: Design of Learning Environments 2- Design Thinking (0.5 units)
• Business:
  • EDEN 5030A & EDEN 5030B: Management in Education (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5090: Marketing for Entrepreneurs (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5110: Economics of Education: Entrepreneurial Finance (1 unit)
• Education:
  • EDEN 5020: Foundations of Education (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5050: Foundations of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum (1 unit)
  • EDEN 5070: Design of Learning Environments (0.5 units)
  • EDEN 6010A & EDEN 6010B: Schools as Organizations (0.5 units)
  • Select 1 of the following:
    • EDEN 5140A & EDEN 5140B: Foundations of Education - Ecosystem
    • EDEN 5060: Economics of Education: Intro Total Course Units: 10

Capstone Project

Master’s degree candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field of specialization by completing a capstone in their area of study. The examination/portfolio/thesis serves an educational and evaluative purpose through which students are expected to review and integrate what they have learned in their coursework and fieldwork. Comprehensive formats vary.

Degree and Major Requirements

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.