Overview
Looking for a competitive edge as you try to turn an idea into an actual venture? Our master of entrepreneurial ventures program can show you the way. Learn to craft investor pitches and executive summaries, and study how to:
- Form new business entities.
- Build and motivate teams.
- Raise capital from angel investors.
- Use crowdfunding platforms.
- Leverage social media and e-commerce tools.
- Protect intellectual property.
- Negotiate with clients and strategic partners.
- Structure venture capital deals.
- Manage growth and risk.
- Harvest economic gains.
CMU's master of entrepreneurial ventures program is offered online. So you can log in from anywhere while learning with deeply experienced faculty from across the United States. Some are social entrepreneurs and investors, others have helped clients raise venture funding and create significant value, one even won an Emmy!
Program Highlights
As a student in the Entrepreneurial Ventures program, you will:
- Compete for thousands of dollars at Central Michigan University's New Venture Competition. This annual contest seeks innovative student business ideas in several categories.
- Build a schedule that fits your life with online classes.
- Learn from world-class faculty at CMU and across the country.
- Prepare executive summaries and investor pitches at the start of the program.
- Assemble a portfolio for your venture including: formation and investment-related documents, intellectual property strategies and summaries, crowdfunding plans and campaigns, and social media and other marketing content.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Technology for Entrepreneurs
- Venture Capital
- Growth and Risks at Emerging Ventures
- Entrepreneurial Acquisitions and Exits
- Entrepreneurial Transactions Capstone
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Project Management Entrepreneurship Leadership View 166 other Masters in Entrepreneurship in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Along with the application, you’ll need to submit a $50 application fee
- Submit a copy of your passport
- Submit proof of English proficiency or your intent to study English upon arrival – unless you are from an exempted country where English is the primary language of instruction.
- You also may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English studies program through CMU's English Language Institute.
- Applicants must provide a third-party course-by-course credential evaluation and document verification
Tuition Fee
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International
33300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 925 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
26136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
26136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Mount Pleasant
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.