Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Program Details
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
- Benefits
Building a startup is more than just having an idea. Our program will help you maximize your success as a startup founder. You'll get the tools, skills, and networking to thrive. Gain lifelong relationships, essential knowledge, and strategies to drive your startup’s growth and success.
The M.S. in Entrepreneurship focuses on equipping individuals with crucial business and entrepreneurial competencies required for conceiving, strategizing, initiating, and maintaining a new enterprise or innovation. This comprehensive program is tailored to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the complete startup journey, starting from validating and developing concepts to securing funding for their new venture and establishing a viable business. Beyond imparting skills for building a new business from scratch, the program is also suitable for established business professionals seeking to enhance their innovation capabilities within their current organization. Throughout the program, live interactive sessions will be offered to enrich learner engagement and improve the learning experience.
Who Should Register
Who Should Register
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs looking to start their own business within the next 12 months, seeking the skills and support to validate concepts, secure funding, and build a sustainable enterprise.
- Current Startup Founders who want to enhance their business strategy, scale their venture, and gain expert guidance to navigate the startup journey with a strong foundation.
- Business Professionals aiming to boost their innovation capabilities within their organization, enhance their entrepreneurial mindset, and develop the skills to foster new business ideas.
- Individuals Seeking Accountability and Peer Support, who understand that collaboration and mentorship are key to accelerating business growth and overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.
- Future Leaders in Entrepreneurship looking to gain a competitive edge in the global, fast-growing entrepreneurial landscape and learn how to succeed in today’s dynamic business world.
Why Choose Nexford
Perhaps you’re already working. Maybe you’re crafting a business plan. Why put that on hold to do your MBA? At Nexford, you can study fully online MBA courses and still earn while doing so. And since it's done 100% online, you can learn from any location. When done with your master's degree, you’ll find it easy to apply your work experience to academic concepts that connect with real-world business scenarios, making you a highly valuable working professional for any business.
Nexford University is designed for a global audience looking to build in-demand skills while earning recognized and accredited credentials. We have reimagined what a modern university experience looks like, torn down the walls of the traditional campus and designed a modern learning experience 100% online.
By leveraging technology, we deliver world-class education, at a fraction of the cost of traditional universities. Our programs are future-focused and competency-based, enabling you to build practical skills you will use to get ahead in your career. And with no fixed class times, you can flex your learning to fit your schedule. Tuition fees are charged on a monthly basis, so the faster you graduate the more money you save.
Admission Requirements
To enroll, applicants must provide:
- Government-issued identification
- Passport-style photo or “selfie”
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Official transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from:
- An accredited institution listed by the U.S. Department of Education
- An international institution of higher education approved by the appropriate national ministry of education or recognized country equivalent
- Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official translations (e.g., from a validated institutional official or embassy). If a translated copy is not available upon application, The Office of Admissions will arrange for translation before a decision is made.
Curriculum
The M.S. in Entrepreneurship is a hands-on program of curated learning that will guide you through the process of launching your idea and improving your startup's performance. The course list below provides a glimpse into the comprehensive program that awaits you. So, gear up for an exciting and guided journey of building.
Course Information
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENT6100 | From Idea to Pitch | 3 |
| ENT 6000 | Entrepreneurial Mindset Seminar* | 1 |
| PRD 6100 | Executing a Vision: Product Design & Development for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| ENT 6300 | Startup Strategy and Development | 3 |
| ENT 6400 | Legal Topics for Founders: Navigating the Corporate Landscape | 3 |
| FIN 6300 | Funding for Startup Founders | 3 |
| PRD 6080 | Achieving Product-Market Fit | 3 |
| MKT 6450 | Mastering Personal Marketing & Sales Skills */** | 1 |
| MKT 6400 | Product Go-to-Market | 3 |
| ACC 6050 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 3 |
| GBL 6850 | The Art of Communication | 3 |
| ENT 6001 | Essential Power Skills for Leaders & Entrepreneurs */** | 1 |
| HRM 6150 | Building and Scaling an Organization | 3 |
| MKT 6080 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| OPL 6500 | Conflict Management & Negotiation Seminar */** | 1 |
Capstone: 1 Course
The Entrepreneurship Capstone is a comprehensive course providing participants the opportunity to apply what they have learned throughout the Entrepreneurship program to create a comprehensive business plan and investor pitch deck for their validated business idea. During this course, you will enhance your business research skills and present their business idea as part of their final project. Participants will be evaluated on their business plan, investor pitch, and presentation and will receive feedback on any needed adjustments.
By the end of the course, you will have a strong pitch deck that you can use to pursue funding for a real business, and the presentation skills to properly present your business idea to potential investors or financial institutions.
| Capstone Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENT 6800 | Entrepreneurship Capstone | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 40
What You'll Learn
Students will acquire skills and knowledge in:
- Leadership & Strategy Development: Develop leadership communication skills to facilitate collaboration, create competitive marketing strategies, and formulate strategic plans to launch and operate a successful startup.
- Startup & Financial Strategy: Create a comprehensive strategic plan for your startup, aligning financial forecasts, key performance metrics, and leadership strategies to drive sustainability and profitability.
- Product Design & Development: Build a product roadmap that aligns product development with your business strategy, ensuring market success and resource efficiency.
- Innovation & Market Assessment: Examine market dynamics to identify innovative and competitive products that address customer needs and differentiate your business in the market.
- Financing & Fundraising: Assess financing strategies, secure venture capital, and craft an investor pitch that justifies your business model to attract funding.
- Legal & Operational Foundations: Compile and understand the legal documents required for developing and maintaining a business, using NVCA templates to ensure compliance and smooth operations.
- Critical Thinking for Startup Success: Apply critical thinking to create and adjust strategic plans, enabling effective navigation of challenges and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.
- Continuous Professional Growth: Assess personal and professional resources for staying current with industry best practices, ensuring long-term success and growth in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as:
- Startup Founder/Co-Founder
- Venture Capitalist
- Business Development Manager
- Product Manager
- Corporate Innovation Manager
- Angel Investor
- Consultant
- Marketing Director
- Operations Manager
- Social Entrepreneur