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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Program

The curriculum of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (M.S. in Entrepreneurship) program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in entrepreneurial management, based on the disciplines of finance, accounting, operations, strategy, marketing and management. The M.S. in Entrepreneurship is a part-time program, which starts in the spring only. Students take a total of 32 credit hours over 16 months. Each 16-week term is divided into two 8-week modules, A and B, with each module course being two (2) credit hours. The classes are scheduled for Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Each class meets for approximately 3 hours once a week. Students remain with their entering class and cohort section for all required courses.

The Cox School of Business seeks candidates who show a strong potential for success in today’s global business environment. Candidates who demonstrate analytical capabilities, entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship experience or potential and personal commitment and motivation are invited to apply. The Admissions Committee seeks candidates who possess academic achievement, entrepreneurial qualities and management potential. To assess these characteristics, the Committee will look to the following elements to help identify a candidate’s potential to succeed in our program: previous academic records, recommendations that speak to a candidate’s professional performance and self-evaluation essays. Submission of GMAT or GRE scores may be required of candidates at the discretion of the M.S. in Entrepreneurship Admissions Committee. For complete details and an application packet, please visit our Web site at coxmsie.com or contact the SMU Cox Admissions Office: telephone 214-768-1214 or 1-800-472-3622; fax 214-768-3956; mbainfo@cox.smu.edu.

Curriculum

M.S. in Entrepreneurship Class '09: Entry Spring 2008, Graduate Spring 2009
M.S. in Entrepreneurship Class '08: Entry Spring 2007, Graduate Spring 2008

Total Credit Hours: 32


Term One -- Spring
Credit Hours
Module A Courses
ACCT 6201 Financial Accounting I
2
CISB 6222 Starting a Business I
2

 
Module B Courses
CISB 6223 Starting a Business II
2
MKTG 6201 Marketing Management
2
Term Total
8

 
Term Two -- Summer
Credit Hours
Module A Courses
ACCT 6205 Managerial Accounting I
2

CISB 6216 Managing the Entrepreneurial Business I
2

 
Module B Courses
CISB 6217 Managing the Entrepreneurial Business II
2
FINA 6201 Managerial Finance
2
Term Total
8

 
Term Three -- Fall
Credit Hours
Module A Courses
ITOM 6203 Operations Management
2

STRA 6201 Strategic Management
2

 
Module B Courses
STRA 6224 Entrepreneurial Strategy
2
CISB 6228 Corporate Entrepreneurship: Intrapreneuring*
OR Approved Elective Course
2
Term Total
8

 
Term Four -- Spring
Credit Hours
Module A Courses
CISB 6210 Essential Law for the Entrepreneur*

OR Approved Elective Course
2

CISB or STRA Elective Course
2

 
Module B Courses

MNO 6201 Organizational Behavior
2

Approved Elective Course
2
Term Total
8

 

Credit Hours Summary for M.S.A. in Entrepreneurship Program

14 credit hours of core required courses
12 credit hours of required entrepreneurship courses (includes choice between CISB 6210 and CISB 6228)
6 credit hours of approved elective courses

32 credit hours total for Cox M.S. in Entrepreneurship Degree

*Students must complete either CISB 6210 or CISB 6228 as one of the degree requirements.