Entrepreneurship is for dreamers, for people who do not just see problems but who also identify solutions, multiple solutions, that have the potential to create value in the market. Entrepreneurs have their finger on the pulse of change, feel the winds of change, and see connections others may not see. This information is used to design and develop innovations, attract funding, and scale a business into a successful enterprise. MBA students who specialize in entrepreneurship and innovation are the builders and funders of tomorrow’s most successful companies.
DePaul’s nationally ranked Entrepreneurship program will prepare you to start and grow your own business or to manage innovative processes in established firms. In the Entrepreneurship and Innovation specialization, you will focus on the life-cycle issues of firms–from pre-venture and start-up to growth and maturity–as well as venture spin-offs and team and leadership issues.
The interrelated courses and learning experiences will teach you to master complex and ill-defined management issues across functional business areas. All courses are based on real-life entrepreneur issues and live case studies.
Specific highlights include:
- Thinking creatively and generating new business ideas
- Developing your business idea through market analysis
- Writing a business plan
- Assessing your entrepreneurial leadership skills
- Implementing successful growth strategies
- Building an entrepreneurial spirit within established firms
- Consulting for local businesses
- Interacting directly with entrepreneurs and innovators
- Engaging with DePaul’s highly respected Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and affiliated organizations throughout the Chicagoland entrepreneurship community
What jobs do MBA students specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation pursue?
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)
- Start-Up Founder
- Venture Capital Associate
- Business Development Director
- Innovation Consultant
Specialization Requirements
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation specialization requires students to complete one course, MGT 570, and two additional elective courses from the list provided. Students should consider selecting two electives that best match their personal and professional objectives. Discussing course options with a career advisor, an academic advisor, and/or a faculty member may be helpful.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialization
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required course: | 4 | |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| LEGAL ASPECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
| FINANCING NEW VENTURES | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE | ||
| SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE | ||