Program Overview
The Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 9 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Legal and Accounting Issues for New Ventures
- Financing New Ventures
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Applied Venture Creation
- Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
- Harsh Gupta
- Emily Hart
- Bokang Khoarai
- Pallav Mazumdar
- Seerat Sodhi
- Chang Su
- Nan Yun
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for admission to Saunders MS in Management, and MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures programs, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit a current resume,
- Essay: please see requirements below,
- Complete a graduate application,
- Submit the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test* (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). GRE scores over five years old will not be accepted.
- GPA of 3.25 or higher,
- Evidence of professional work experience of 6 or more years,
- Students who cannot submit a GMAT, GRE or one of the two items listed here will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Describe an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it.
- Explain what you have learned from a managerial, leadership, or team experience that was not completely successfully.
- Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you added value to your organization.
- International Student Application Requirements
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 580 (paper-based) or 92 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Testing Language System (IELTS) are accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. The minimum acceptable score is 7.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,902 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
Rochester Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
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