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Masters in Entrepreneurship

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Credit hours: 30

Full-time, part-time

Online and evening class options

Fully online option

Start terms: fall, spring, summer

GMAT/GRE Optional

Transform your career with an entrepreneurial mindset

This degree equips you with the skills to create growth in any organization, whether by launching your own or joining an existing startup. Take courses focused on experiential learning that are taught by Colorado’s leading entrepreneurs through a variety of methods and formats to maximize flexibility.

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Customizable degree with no prerequisites or required core courses

Evening classes and fully online options

Experiential learning in courses, events & programs that go beyond the classroom

As the only Master’s in Entrepreneurship offered in Colorado, this degree program is designed for students who want to drive growth, create change, and chase their passions in business. You can choose any 10 graduate-level entrepreneurship courses to make up the degree, which can be completed at your own pace and in your format of choice (online or in-person). Through topics covering leadership, marketing, legal issues, finances, and operations, you will be tasked with going beyond the classroom to build and test your ideas in real-world settings. 

Beyond business fundamentals, entrepreneurs need guidance, inspiration, exposure, and practice before launching or joining a successful startup. The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship connects you to mentorship opportunities, internships, jobs, and interactive events with the Denver entrepreneurial community. Studying entrepreneurship in the heart of Denver—one of the top entrepreneurial ecosystems in the country—will show you first-hand how to launch new ideas, drive innovation within existing organizations, and disrupt traditional markets with tech-driven advancements.

Ultimate flexibility: Start any semester and take courses in person, online, in the evenings, and at your own pace (all within one year or under five).
In the heart of downtown Denver: Gain direct access to the greatest founders, startups, and businesses in Denver’s entrepreneurial ecosystem (#5 in the country) and greater Colorado.
Intimate, hands-on classes: Our average class size is 14 students, and many courses are taught by Colorado’s top CEOs and innovators.
No course prerequisites or required core: Take only the ENTP courses that interest you in any order.
4+1 and dual-degree options (in Business and with partnership schools and colleges)
BCC has 10+ years of recruiting and advising experience and dozens of personal relationships with recruiters; take advantage of individual appointments, career events, workshops, and job announcements.

The Master's in Entrepreneurship curriculum consists of 30 credit hours of any graduate-level entrepreneurship courses.

Current Course Options

Courses may change by semester and academic year; however, our current list of courses include:

ENTP 6020 – Business Model Development & Planning
ENTP 6021 – Corporate Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6024 – The Startup Launch
ENTP 6300 – AI-Driven Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6200 – Purpose-Driven Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6620 – New Venture Operations & Project Management
ENTP 6822 – Legal and Ethical Issues of Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6824 – Entrepreneurial Financial Management
ENTP 6826 – International Entrepreneurship
ENTP 6834 – Lean Marketing
ENTP 6842 – Idea Validataion and Concept Development
ENTP 6848 – Leadership in New and Innovative Ventures
ENTP 6834 – High-Impact Sales for Entrepreneurs

Every semester, CU Denver offers courses in a variety of formats. You are encouraged to complete the degree at their own pace, in any course order that they choose, and in the format(s) that work best for their schedule and learning preferences.

As a result, this degree can be completed fully online, in as little as one academic year or as long as five.

Take classes in a hybrid format (classroom and online) or complete your degree in a fully online curriculum. Your online courses are taught by the same professors and lecturers that teach on campus. We also offer hybrid courses in the evening for those working full-time.

Online courses are asynchronous, meaning there is no specific meeting day/time. Hybrid courses combine in-person and online learning. The in-person experience typically occurs once a week, from 6:30-9:15 p.m., one evening between Monday and Thursday. There will be at least six in-person meetings during the 8-week session, complemented by asynchronous content.

Most graduate courses are offered as an 8-week session within the 16-week fall and spring semesters. Graduate courses in the summer semester extend for the entire semester, which is an 8-week session as well.

National research shows increased graduation rates among students taking courses in an 8-week session. The data on 8-week courses shows increased student success and course completion rates. The course material is condensed into eight weeks. So, while the weekly workload is greater, you can complete the course in half the time! It is recommended to take one course per each 8-week session, particularly if you work full-time, which allows you to place your focus on just that course.

Additionally, offering courses in 8-week sessions every semester enables you to balance and manage life responsibilities while still prioritizing your education. For instance, if you have a vacation, family commitment or business trip occurring in the first 8-week session, you can choose to enroll only in a course offered in the second eight-week session.

At the end of this program, you will be able to:

Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Practice. Develop strategies designed to sustain competitive advantage and optimize stakeholder value. Analyze information to address an entrepreneurial concept.
Communicate Effectively. Apply effective and professional written/verbal communication skills around new concepts and ventures.
Lead Entrepreneurially. Collaborate and lead effectively within diverse business teams, leveraging teamwork and leadership skills in new ventures.
Be Purpose Driven. Gain an understanding around impact of different socio-cultural, political/institutional, legal, financial, and/or economic contexts on business ventures and new strategies.
Develop Successful Business Models for Innovation. Embrace risk-taking and creative problem solving, in both one’s organization and career, to continually evolve in today’s uncertain and skills-driven markets.

Tuition

The cost of tuition for the MS in Entrepreneurship degree is different for resident and non-resident students. Please see the Jake Jabs Center website for current tuition rates.

Scholarships

All Business School graduate students can apply to campus-wide and school specific scholarships through Scholarship Universe. In addition, the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship offers exclusive scholarships to students with financial need. As a current student, you can apply for scholarships every semester. Some awards are based on program and course enrollment.

Newly Admitted and Continuing Students:

You can apply for additional scholarships every semester of enrollment. Some awards may be specific to individual programs or enrollment in specific courses.

Application Checklist

$50 domestic, $75 international application fee
Online application
Official transcripts from each college or university attended
Essay responses
Resume
GMAT/GRE score if required
English language proficiency—international applicants only

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Application Process

Applicants are required to submit all application materials. Interviews are not a part of the admission process. To receive priority admission, we must have received your online application and all other required materials, including transcripts and GMAT/GRE scores (if required by the program) by the deadline.

You can check your admission status online through the account you created for the online application. You will receive a final decision by email within two to three weeks from the submission of all materials.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.
No work experience or formal business education is required for admission; however, you may have to provide a GMAT or GRE score if you do not have enough work experience, see below.

The GMAT/GRE is not required for this program

This program does not require GMAT or GRE scores for their degree program as part of the graduate admissions requirements. The requirements are a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better from a US-accredited four-year undergraduate institution or the successful completion of a graduate degree, and three or more years of full-time relevant professional work experience.

However, if you received your bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of less than 3.0 or have less than 3 years of relevant professional work experience, you will be asked to submit a statement that outlines other indicators of exceptional motivation, such as solid upper-division performance, GMAT or GRE scores, and other relevant professional experience. The admissions committee may require a minimum GMAT or GRE score for students that do not automatically qualify by GPA and prior work.

How Decisions Are Made

The admissions committee considers each candidate’s entire record of achievement. This is demonstrated through:

Academic transcripts
Essay responses
Work experience
Extracurricular and community activities
Letters of recommendation if applicable
GMAT/GRE scores if applicable

No work experience or formal business education is required for admission. However, professional experience strengthens your application. Candidates with less work experience can show potential through academic and experiential success.

For any questions, please contact our admissions team at bschool.admissions@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-8200.

International Students

International graduate applicants must have their academic credentials evaluated by either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). If you have already had an international credential evaluation from another company, please contact CU Denver International Admissions at intldocuments@ucdenver.edu to determine whether it meets our requirements.

To meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) criteria, you must showcase your proficiency through different exemptions or an English Language Proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo).

To determine English Language Proficiency (ELP), you must complete one of the following criteria. Please note for Business School graduate programs the minimum TOEFL score requirements of 83 (IBT) or 560 (PBT).

Plan to submit materials early to expedite processing. Deadlines apply to all required documents.

FALL

Domestic Applications

Priority: April 15
Final: July 15

International Applications

Priority: March 15
Final: May 15

SPRING

Domestic Applications

Priority: October 15
Final: December 15

International Applications

Priority: September 15
Final: October 15

SUMMER

Domestic Applications

Priority: February 15
Final: April 15

International Applications

Priority: January 15
Final: March 15

Take the next step in your career.

Expand your cultural perspective with study abroad courses that count toward your degree requirements.
Past options have included:
Culture and Innovation in Cuba
Entrepreneurship in Barcelona
Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Ireland

“The core of entrepreneurship is based on how to innovate through uncertainties, offer meaningful value, create sustainable systems, and deliver relevant impact to ecosystems. This MS in Entrepreneurship uniquely positions our students and graduates to deliver that impact and meet the needs of today’s global economy.”
– Jung Park, 2004 alum, ENTP instructor & winner of THE CLIMB 2004

Connect with the Denver Startup Ecosystem

Guest speakers include CEOs and founders across a variety of industries and businesses, including:

BASE Education
Booyah Advertising
Charter Communications
Holidaily Brewing Company
Infinium Robotics
Launch Pad Brewery
Motherlode Provisions
PAIRIN
Ping Identity
Posner Center for International Development
Vita Inclinata Technologies

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