The MSIE is a dynamic graduate program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators who want to launch new ventures or drive innovation within existing organizations. This program blends rigorous academic coursework in business strategy, finance, and marketing with hands-on, experiential learning. Students learn to identify market opportunities, develop business models, secure funding, build prototypes, and lead innovative teams.
The MSIE program empowers students to become innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, blending skills in creativity, business strategy, venture creation, technology innovation, and leadership. Graduates will be prepared to launch startups, lead intrapreneurial initiatives within organizations, and drive sustainable business growth in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Strong focus on design thinking, finance, and global strategy
Technology Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, or Corporate Innovation
Capstone Startup Launch/Innovation Lab ensures practical implementation of ideas
Our comprehensive curriculum is structured into different blocks. Each block combines theoretical foundations and practical applications:
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE 501 | Foundations of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 | Core |
| IE 502 | Creativity, Design Thinking & Ideation | 3 | Core |
| IE 504 | Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital | 3 | Core |
| IE 505 | Innovation Ethics, Policy & Sustainability | 3 | Core |
| Credits required: 15 | |||
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE 511 | Technology Innovation & Digital Transformation | 3 | Core |
| IE 512 | Global Entrepreneurship & Emerging Markets | 3 | Core |
| IE 513 | Capstone Project: Startup Launch / Innovation Lab | 3 | Core |
| Credits required: 9 | |||
Choose one: 12 credits
| Code | Course title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE 620 | Product Development & Rapid Prototyping | 3 | Elective |
| IE 621 | Innovation in AI, Blockchain & Emerging Tech | 3 | Elective |
| IE 622 | Intellectual Property, Patents & Innovation Law | 3 | Elective |
| IE 623 | Scaling Tech Startups | 3 | Elective |
| IE 630 | Social Innovation & Nonprofit Entrepreneurship | 3 | Elective |
| IE 631 | Sustainability, Circular Economy & Green Ventures | 3 | Elective |
| IE 632 | Impact Investing & Social Finance | 3 | Elective |
| IE 633 | Policy, Governance & Social Change | 3 | Elective |
| IE 640 | Corporate Innovation Strategy | 3 | Elective |
| IE 641 | Intrapreneurship & Change management | 3 | Elective |
| IE 642 | Strategic Leadership & Organizational Innovation | 3 | Elective |
| IE 643 | Innovation Management in Global Corporations | 3 | Elective |
| Credits required: 12 | |||
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 15 |
| Advanced core | 9 |
| Concentration tracks | 12 |
| Total credits: 36 | |
Graduates of this program have pursued various rewarding career paths:
Identify a market need and build a company from the ground up, responsible for all aspects of strategy, product development, fundraising, and operations
Work within a large corporation to lead internal innovation programs, manage R&D projects, and develop new business units or product lines
Analyze market trends, source potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence on startups, and support portfolio companies for a venture capital firm
Found or lead mission-driven organizations that use business principles to solve social, cultural, or environmental challenges
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements: