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Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

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Launch Your Dream Business with a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are seen as innovators, catalysts for new ventures, markets, products, and technology. Individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset are passionate, action-oriented trailblazers. They play a crucial role in driving economic growth, job creation, and societal development.

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program will help you grow this mindset and the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to confidently launch new ventures, contribute to an existing organization’s growth, and identify opportunities for productivity and profitability.

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Requirements for the Program

  • 10 courses; 30 quarter units

Degree and Course Requirements

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE) requires 30 credit hours for degree completion. Students in the MSE program are required to demonstrate competency in the areas listed below:

  • Research – MSE students are required to show competency in writing skills for research purposes through their coursework.
  • Computer Competency – MSE students are required to use appropriate computer skills that are necessary in writing research papers. Students must be able to prepare documents using APA formatting and advanced word processing skills, such as the creation of title pages, abstracts, tables and figures, headers and footers, page breaks, tables of contents, and hanging indents.

The University may accept a maximum of 12 semester credit hours in transfer toward the MSE for graduate course work completed at an external accredited college or university with a grade of “B” or better. See the Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Adapt creative strategies for pursuing, exploiting, and further developing new opportunities.
  • Analyze awareness and growth potential of an opportunity with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Formulate cross functional business domain skills.
  • Explore the skills necessary to understand and analyze significant complex and dynamic business opportunities.
  • Evaluate collaboration, communication, and adaptability in helping new ventures excel in a changing business landscape.

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To that end, we’ve simplified and streamlined our application process, so you can get enrolled in your program right away. Because we accept and review applications year round, you can begin class as soon as next month, depending on your program and location of choice.

Learn more about undergraduate, graduate, military, and international student admissions, plus admissions information for transfer students. You can also learn more about our tuition rates and financial aid opportunities.

To speak with our admissions team, call (855) 355-6288 or request information and an advisor will contact you shortly. If you’re ready to apply, simply start your application today

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Program Disclosure

Successful completion and attainment of National University degrees do not lead to automatic or immediate licensure, employment, or certification in any state/country. The University cannot guarantee that any professional organization or business will accept a graduate’s application to sit for any certification, licensure, or related exam for the purpose of professional certification.

Program availability varies by state. Many disciplines, professions, and jobs require disclosure of an individual’s criminal history, and a variety of states require background checks to apply to, or be eligible for, certain certificates, registrations, and licenses. Existence of a criminal history may also subject an individual to denial of an initial application for a certificate, registration, or license and/or result in the revocation or suspension of an existing certificate, registration, or license. Requirements can vary by state, occupation, and/or licensing authority.

NU graduates will be subject to additional requirements on a program, certification/licensure, employment, and state-by-state basis that can include one or more of the following items: internships, practicum experience, additional coursework, exams, tests, drug testing, earning an additional degree, and/or other training/education requirements.

All prospective students are advised to review employment, certification, and/or licensure requirements in their state, and to contact the certification/licensing body of the state and/or country where they intend to obtain certification/licensure to verify that these courses/programs qualify in that state/country, prior to enrolling. Prospective students are also advised to regularly review the state’s/country’s policies and procedures relating to certification/licensure, as those policies are subject to change.

National University degrees do not guarantee employment or salary of any kind. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review desired job positions to review degrees, education, and/or training required to apply for desired positions. Prospective students should monitor these positions as requirements, salary, and other relevant factors can change over time.