Empower Growth and Transformation in a Digital-Driven Economy
The Master of Science in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MSIE) at Boston University’s Metropolitan College empowers you to lead transformative change by applying advanced innovation and technology strategies in today’s fast-paced business landscape—so you are prepared to navigate intensive digital transformation, global competition, and enhanced professional talent mobility and momentum.
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship graduate degree curriculum combines core entrepreneurial competencies with focused expertise in strategic innovation, preparing you for a broad range of roles in startups, established companies, and multinational corporations. As you engage in an immersive, hands-on entrepreneurial journey from ideation and customer discovery to prototyping, commercialization, and scaling ventures, you’ll develop proficiency in product development, marketing, project management, business analytics, and financial oversight—critical areas for driving enterprise agility, risk management, and sustainable growth amid rapid digital innovation.
BU MET’s master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship includes three specialized concentrations designed to equip you with the skills necessary to navigate business transformation and competitive disruption across industries:
As industries encounter growing demands to innovate responsibly, optimize sustainability, and adopt emerging technologies, the MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at BU will help you develop the interdisciplinary skills to make strategic, impactful decisions—whether you’re building startups, steering established firms, or influencing global corporations.
The MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship 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 a concentration in Strategy, Sustainability, or Technology.
Core Courses
Concentrations
Master’s Thesis Option
Dates & Deadlines
View BU MET’s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.
Application Requirements
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 a 24:1 average 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.
- Gain access to BU resources. Innovate@BU programs such as Innovation Pathway, Summer Accelerator, and New Venture Competition—among others—provide complementary pitch and professional skills development.
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 master’s degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be able to:
- Communicate and present business opportunities effectively using financial analysis, investment pitches, market research, and data-driven assessments.
- Apply innovative and analytical thinking to develop, evaluate, implement, and scale new business models, products, processes, or services.
- Use data analytics and market analysis to assess demand, uncertainty, and feasibility for business innovations.
- Demonstrate leadership by building and managing innovation teams using ethical principles and strategic decision-making.
- Develop and execute industry-based projects or startups, emphasizing knowledge of innovation capital, networking, and digital, technological, human, social, and financial resource management.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship master’s builds the skills needed to drive business growth, lead transformative projects, manage innovation pipelines, strategize market expansions, foster sustainable practices, and leverage technology advancements—all crucial to competitive success in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Typical job titles might include innovation manager, product manager, business development manager, entrepreneur/startup founder, strategy consultant, sustainability manager, corporate social responsibility (CSR) specialist, technology innovation analyst, venture capital analyst, project manager (technology or innovation-focused), business analyst, digital transformation lead, R&D manager, new product development manager, operations manager (with innovation focus), growth strategist, and chief innovation officer (CINO), 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.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Faculty
Marcus Goncalves
Associate Professor of the Practice
Coordinator, Global Marketing Management
Associate Chair, Administrative Sciences
