The combined Bachelor's + Master's degree programs allow students to complete 12 graduate credit hours while still undergraduates. These three graduate level courses will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
DePaul Undergraduate Degree + Entrepreneurship (MS) Online
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship is designed for students who are interested in turning good opportunities into thriving businesses. Students gain the proficiency necessary to take on a variety of entrepreneurial opportunities, such as starting a new business, developing corporate innovation, cultivating new product development strategies, or becoming involved on the funding side with angel investment and venture capital firms. The program culminates in the new venture applied lab class where students are given the opportunity to launch and grow their entrepreneurial endeavor with the help of DePaul expert mentors.
DePaul degree-seeking undergraduate students interested in earning a Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship may apply to the bachelor's degree/Entrepreneurship (MS) combined program. Students may be able to obtain both degrees in as few as five years.
Admission
Students must formally apply and be admitted to the Department of Management before beginning their graduate coursework. Undergraduate students who meet the following criteria may apply to this program:
- Junior standing or higher (at least 88.0 credits)
- A minimum cumulative DePaul grade point average of 3.20
Students participating in this program will typically take the following three graduate level courses during their senior year:
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 500 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| or ACC 502 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING | |
| MGT 500 | LEADING EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONS 1 | 4 |
| MGT 570 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
These three courses may double-count up to 12 credits towards both degree programs. The undergraduate degree will be awarded at the completion of all undergraduate work while the MSE will be awarded upon completion of the remaining graduate level work.