Entrepreneurship and Innovation
December 6, 2024 2024-12-17 15:05Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Online M.S. in
Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
12+ Months
16 Courses
30 Hours
$985/CH
Startups and major corporations both rely on innovative individuals to drive growth and impact. The AACSB-accredited Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, offered through OU’s nationally recognized Price College of Business, empowers you to navigate the modern dynamic business landscape with confidence and expertise.
Combining online instruction with a one-week immersive in-residence experience will give you a comprehensive understanding of business models, market analysis, product development, and risk management strategies. With guidance from esteemed faculty and engagement with a diverse cohort of like-minded professionals, you’ll cultivate the entrepreneurial acumen and industry connections essential for success – whether launching a groundbreaking startup or spearheading innovation within an established organization.
*Two courses taught during the in-person residency, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation & Change, will each have an extra fee of $1,500 to cover food, lodging and in-state travel, totaling $3,000. This cost is in addition to the $985 per credit hour.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Academic Term
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Tailor Your Education to Your Goals
Choose from two specialized tracks – New Venture Development or Corporate Innovation – tailoring your education to align with your specific career aspirations, whether launching a startup or driving innovation within an existing corporation.
Hands-On, Immersive Learning
In addition to a rigorous online learning experience, you’ll get intensive training in an in-person one-week residency at the Tom Love Innovation Hub on OU’s Norman campus and at entrepreneurship hubs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, providing invaluable opportunities for hands-on application, networking, and immersion in Oklahoma’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Gain valuable networking opportunities with other entrepreneur students.
Industry-Driven Curriculum
Benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum developed with industry leaders, ensuring you gain the most relevant and in-demand skills for success in today’s entrepreneurial and innovation-driven business landscape.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Key Members of Our Entrepreneurship Faculty
Ron Bolen
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Executive Director of Sooner Launch Pad
Before joining the University of Oklahoma, Ron Bolen founded and was managing director of da3co, an energy-focused merchant banking operation based in Houston, Texas. With over 19 years of experience in the energy sector, Bolen has 11 years of direct experience in private equity investing in both the power and oil and gas segments. He holds a BBA in finance and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. He also received an MBA with majors in both finance and taxation from New York University.
Russ Browder
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Russ Browder’s primary research interest concerns the roles of technology and learning in entrepreneurship and innovation. His industry experience includes decades as a global marketing leader in healthcare IT, medical devices, and the nonprofit healthcare sector. Prior to joining OU, he completed his Ph.D. in entrepreneurship and MDiv at Baylor University. He received an International MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain, as a Fulbright Scholar.
Tom Moss
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Michael F. Price Professor of Entrepreneurship
Todd W. Moss is the Michael F. Price Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Tom Love Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Before his academic career, he worked at Ford Motor Company in various product strategy and engineering assignments. He earned a Ph.D. in business administration with an emphasis in strategy and entrepreneurship from Texas Tech University in 2011. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Brigham Young University.
Matthew Wood
Michael F. Price Chair in Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Matthew Wood’s research and teaching interests include a cognitive approach to understanding how entrepreneurs evaluate new venture opportunities, understanding the nature and emergence of opportunities, and identifying the drivers of entrepreneurial action. He received his Ph.D. in business administration from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and an MBA from Bradley University. Prior to becoming a professor, he was an entrepreneur in the commercial printing industry.
Pursue your Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
Master's Degree
The M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation can be completed in as little as 12 months. The thoughtfully crafted curriculum ensures graduates have the necessary skills to launch meaningful business ventures or drive organizational change immediately upon program completion.
The program includes online course content with a one-week immersive in-residence experience. Students will learn to manage and mitigate risk, scale businesses, evaluate market conditions, implement innovative strategies, and more.
Course Offerings
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Law
- Entrepreneurial Leadership*
- Strategic Venture Development
- Growth Strategies
- Product Design & Development
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and Change*
- Econ of Innovation
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Strategic Communication
*These courses include an additional $1,500 fee to cover the cost of the in-person residency.
Getting Started Today
To apply for the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program, students need to hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. This program does not require students to submit GMAT/GRE scores or references for admissions consideration.
To apply, students must:
- Complete the online application
- Submit a current resume
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- Provide a personal statement
- International applicants must receive a TOEFL score of 600 or higher on the paper-based test (250 on the computer, 100 on the internet-based test) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Institution Code 6879.
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Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $29,550 ($985 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.
*Two courses in this program will carry an additional cost not included in the $985 per credit hour tuition fee. Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation and Change will each have an extra $1,500 fee to cover the cost of the in-person residency.
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Why OU Online?
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