When you pursue ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s MBA with an entrepreneurship concentration, you will gain the skills needed to thrive in the world of start-ups and innovation. This concentration is an integral part of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and helping ambitious students turn their ideas into thriving business ventures.
Pursue entrepreneurship and innovation
Our entrepreneurship concentration is ideal for aspiring business and non-profit leaders. The opportunity for hands-on learning ensures that students graduate with the skills needed to build successful ventures.
Our curriculum combines theory, practice, specialized courses, and a commitment to holistic learning. We don’t just focus on what you’ll learn in the classroom. We focus on helping you take that knowledge and turn it into action.
Entrepreneurship curriculum
Whether you’re interested in starting a small business or growing an existing business, our entrepreneurship courses are designed to prepare you for success. Students who choose to pursue an entrepreneurship concentration will benefit from these elective courses:
- GSM 6226 - Venture Investing I
- GSM 6227 - Venture Investing II
- GSM 6228 - Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurial Thinking
- GSM 6281 - Developing New Ventures
However, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ offers many other relevant courses to help students with growing ventures. We are committed to offering courses that will help our students develop practical skills. From discussing business ideas to learning about venture capital and private equity, our elective courses will give you the experience you need.
- Entrepreneurial thinking and developing new ventures
One of the most impactful courses in the entrepreneurship concentration is “Entrepreneurial Thinking.” This course examines the mindset of accomplished entrepreneurs. It looks at their ability to establish sustainable businesses amidst uncertain climates. Collaboration with local entrepreneurs is a highlight.
Students will focus on business model design, venture finance, marketing in new organizations, and direct selling. It helps students develop the mindset and skills needed to face the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Inc. Magazine ranked our entrepreneurship and new ventures program as "one of the top 10 entrepreneurship courses in the U.S.” In this program, students learn how to tackle the difficult transition between planning and launching a new venture. Students will transform early-stage ideas into viable enterprises and hone their ability to respond to market feedback.
- Real-world impact and recognition
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ MBA’s entrepreneurship concentration has established a strong reputation. Businessweek has consistently ranked the program within the top 50 entrepreneurship courses in the US. This recognition is due to our commitment to provide students with exceptional entrepreneurial skills and the drive to succeed. Whether students choose to start their own businesses or work in large organizations, the training they receive at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ will directly support their goals.
- Hands-on learning with ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Angel Fund
One of the standout features of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ MBA’s entrepreneurship concentration is the Angel Fund program. In this two-semester course, students work alongside executives, business leaders, and investors as they fund start-up ventures.
This program allows students to apply their classroom knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will analyze potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and work with a professional Advisory Board. They will have an impact on real entrepreneurial ventures, become savvy investors, and develop a strong professional network.
This program allows students to apply their classroom knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will analyze potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and work with a professional Advisory Board. They will have an impact on real entrepreneurial ventures, become savvy investors, and develop a strong professional network.
The Angel Fund program relies on a self-sustaining model, reinvesting all the proceeds from angel investments. This allows future MBA students to benefit from this unique hands-on learning experience and support future start-ups.