Marshall School of Business
Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to develop the entrepreneurial knowledge, skill sets and decision-making frameworks required to recognize and evaluate business opportunities and to create and guide a new entrepreneurial entity either individually or within a larger organization. The curriculum focuses on topics such as entrepreneurial decision-making, business model formulation, feasibility analysis, leading innovation and change, and how to access and deploy capital and other resources for the successful launch of a new venture. The degree can be completed on either a full- or part-time basis, and classes are offered primarily at night to accommodate the needs of working professionals.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the MSEI program, prospective students must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent. Applicants in the process of finishing an undergraduate degree may apply, with acceptance contingent on finishing the undergraduate degree. GMAT or GRE scores are required for application/admission to this program. Admission decisions are based on consideration of the applicant’s previous academic record, test scores, résumé, letters of recommendation, and responses to several essay questions. Full-time work experience is encouraged but not required. International applicants are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores. This requirement is waived for students who have completed their entire bachelor’s degree program at a regionally accredited university located in the United States or officially recognized university in another country where English is both the language of instruction and the only officially recognized language of the country. Proof of financial support is required of admitted international applicants.
Application Procedure
Applications are accepted for fall semester enrollment only. Submit an online application to the program through the USC Marshall graduate admissions Web site here or here. International applicants are advised to view the information for international students published here.
A complete application includes the online application form, test scores, responses to several questions, an application fee, two letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Current USC students and USC alumni are not required to submit an application fee or transcripts to verify degrees earned prior to their attendance at USC.
- All other applicants must submit all documentation identified in the online application instructions.
For additional detailed information visit marshall.usc.edu/MSEI or write to MS.EI@marshall.usc.edu or call (213) 821-0877.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation requires 26 units
| REQUIRED COURSES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| BAEP 549 | The Entrepreneurial Journey | 2 |
| BAEP 552 | Cases in Feasibility Analysis, or | |
| BAEP 556 | Technology Feasibility | 3 |
| BAEP 554 | Venture Initiation | 3 |
| BAEP 563 | Corporate Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKT 525 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MOR 554 | Leading Innovation and Change | 3 |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 units from the following: | ||
| BAEP 553 | Cases in New Venture Management | 3 |
| BAEP 557 | Technology Commercialization | 3 |
| BAEP 558 | The Entrepreneurial Advisor: Problem Solving for Early-Stage Companies | 3 |
| BAEP 559 | Investing in New Ventures | 3 |
| BAEP 591 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| DSO 547 | Designing Spreadsheet-Based Business Models | 3 |
| ISE 545 | Technology Development and Implementation | 3 |
| ISE 555 | Invention and Technology Development | 3 |
| MKT 528 | Sales Management: The Art and Science of Sales | 3 |
| MKT 530 | New Product Development | 3 |
| MOR 565 | Alliances and Cooperative Strategy | 3 |
| MOR 567 | Interpersonal Influence and Power, or | |
| MOR 570 | Leading Effective Teams | 3 |
| Total units: | 26 | |