Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Using a combination of class work, case work and real-world project activity, students will:

• Understand and leverage the business opportunities accompanying technology innovation within established companies and through the launch of new ventures.
• Develop an understanding of technology innovation and entrepreneurship from both an academic and applied perspective.
• Learn how to appropriately value and finance technology innovations and new ventures.
• Develop the market research and sales skills necessary to position technology innovations to create competitive advantage.
• Develop the management skills required to identify, launch and execute innovative products, services and new ventures.
• Develop an applied understanding of the regulatory and property law issues accompanying the innovation and entrepreneurship processes.
• Develop the project management and interdisciplinary team skills required to manage in an open collaboration environment.

A graduate of the MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program should be  prepared to manage innovation in established firms or to launch new technology-oriented ventures.

Admissions to the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program will be determined based on an overall review of the following applicant materials:

• Undergraduate degree and performance in science, engineering or business (other areas will be considered if the applicant demonstrates significant work experience in a technical field)
• Two letters of recommendation (professional and academic)
• A letter describing the applicant’s professional goals and how earning a MS will assist in their professional development
• Applicants from non-English speaking countries must present a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 600 (paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based).

If you have any questions regarding the MSEI, you can contact Asst. Prof. Michael Ciuchta by email: Michael_Ciuchta@uml.edu, the MSE Coordinator. For more information, please visit Graduate Admissions.

Learn About the Application Process

The Bachelor's to Master's option offered by the Manning School of Business to matriculated undergraduates allows outstanding students in engineering, business, science and health sciences to complete their bachelor's degrees and Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation on an accelerated schedule.

UMass Lowell undergraduate students in these majors (i.e., science, engineering or business), who have a GPA of 3.000 or better at the end of their junior year, must apply for this program before they complete their undergraduate graduation requirements. Students who plan to apply to this program should meet with the M.S. program advisor by their junior year to discuss any additional course requirements. New students are admitted to the MSEI program on a rolling basis.

General eligibility guidelines for admission to a UMass Lowell Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs can be found in the UMass Lowell online catalog. If you have any questions regarding the MSEI, contact Michael Ciuchta, MSE Coordinator, or e-mail: Entrepreneurship@uml.edu.

Online 

Cost Per Credit: $655
Total Tuition (based on 30 credits): $19,650  

On-Campus  

For on-campus tuition and fees, please visit Graduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2023-24, full time).