*Based on 2026–2027 Boston University tuition and fees. Merit scholarship may reduce cost.
Drive Impactful Innovation by Merging Sustainability with Business Strategy
The online MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship concentration in Strategy prepares you to excel in strategic leadership roles and guide innovation and growth in dynamic business landscapes worldwide. Develop the critical analytical skills and practical tactics to build competitive advantage, spur business expansion, and achieve success in both niche and global markets.
BU MET’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship master’s concentration in Strategy integrates essential coursework in marketing, finance, and project valuation with a focus on innovation management, risk mitigation, and navigating uncertainty—key factors for leading strategic initiatives that scale effectively. Electives such as business analytics, supply chain strategy, entrepreneurial decision-making, and risk management allow you to deepen your expertise and adapt to complex, interconnected markets. Our comprehensive approach to entrepreneurship education ranges from ideation and customer discovery to prototyping and commercialization, ensuring you gain hands-on experience transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures.
The MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Strategy concentration is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
A total of 32 units is required.
Students are required to finish four core courses and the Strategy concentration requirements.
Core Courses
(Four courses/16 units)
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 units)
And one of the following:
Master’s Thesis Option
(Two courses/8 units)
Students have the option to complete a master’s thesis in addition to the program’s eight course (32 unit) requirements. The thesis must be completed within 12 months and is available to master’s candidates who have completed at least five courses toward their degree and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member with a doctorate. Permission must be obtained by the department.
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
Benefit from an average 24:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as business innovation, business analytics, market research, finance, project management, enterprise risk management, ecommerce, international business, economic development, sustainability entrepreneurship, and many others.
Focus on practical, hands-on lessons that you can apply on the job. A research thesis option is available for those interested in a deeper pursuit of academic research.
Two levels of free, self-paced analytics laboratories offer access to advanced tools and provide opportunities to hone analytics skills using cases that are populated with realistic data.
All graduate students are automatically considered for merit scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility. Learn more.
Graduate with Entrepreneurial Expertise
Students who complete the Innovation & Entrepreneurship master’s degree concentration in Sustainability will be able to:
Develop and apply strategic frameworks to assess business opportunities, manage innovation, guide project management, and enhance competitive advantage in rapidly changing markets.
Evaluate and implement financial and marketing strategies to secure venture funding, optimize resource allocation, and scale business expansion in competitive conditions.
Use data-driven decision-making to analyze market trends, assess risk, formulate business strategies, and optimize use of new technologies.
Demonstrate leadership and negotiation skills to manage innovation teams, resolve organizational conflicts, and implement strategic initiatives effectively.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship master’s with a concentration in Strategy prepares you for roles identifying growth opportunities, developing competitive strategies, driving business expansion, and overseeing innovative projects or ventures in startups, established firms, consulting firms, or corporate innovation labs. Typical job titles might include innovation strategy manager, business strategy analyst, corporate strategy consultant, strategic planning manager, growth strategy manager, new venture analyst, product strategy manager, business development strategist, strategy and innovation consultant, market development manager, strategy project manager, digital strategy manager, entrepreneur/startup founder, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) analyst (strategy-focused), and strategic partnerships manager, among others.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
Brian Arffa Lecturer, Administrative Sciences IBM Watson Health Blockchain Platform and Solution Development MA, Northeastern University; MS, Boston University; BA, Ithaca College
Robert Barry Lecturer, Administrative Sciences Senior Counsel, Retired, US Securities and Exchange Commission JD, Suffolk University; BA, Boston College
Istvan Bonyhay Lecturer, Administrative Sciences Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School PhD, Semmelweis University; MS, Boston University; MD, Debrecen University School of Medicine
Debra Dangelo, PhD
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Lecturer, Administrative Sciences
Anthony Ganci
Lecturer, Administrative Sciences
Chad McAllister, PhD
Lead Online Course Facilitator, Administrative Sciences
Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Podcast Founder, “The Everyday Innovator” PhD, Capella University; MS, BS, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
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