Startup Launch - MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Naveen Jindal School of Management

The Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSIE) program proudly offers Startup Launch courses to students enrolled in any degree program at UT Dallas. Instructor permission is required to enroll. Students in the courses that have scalable business concepts are encouraged to apply for funding to support the validation and development of their business concept.

How Does Startup Launch Work?

The MSIE Startup Launch Track offers an exclusive opportunity for a select group of entrepreneurs to jumpstart their innovative business ventures within the framework of UT Dallas’ distinguished Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree program. The MSIE Startup Launch Track sets the stage for budding entrepreneurs to flourish while gaining their degree.

Students or student teams accepted into the Startup Launch program[CS1] will be provided with office and/or laboratory space in the Venture Development Center as well as continuous guidance and mentorship from esteemed UT Dallas faculty and experienced entrepreneurs. As they work toward earning their MSIE degree they will also earn course credits for their startup’s progress. The program is designed to be completed within 16-24 months, full-time or part-time, and students are expected to launch their businesses either during the program or within six months of graduation.

The MSIE Startup Launch program is highly competitive. In addition to admission to the MSIE degree program, students are expected to complete a business concept proposal and faculty interviews. Accepted students must express a strong commitment to launching their venture.

Want to Learn More about Startup Launch?

For more information contact: innovation@utdallas.edu

Student Testimonials

Mark Kukiz, MS 19

Product Manager, Peloton

The Professional MBA at UT Dallas provided the flexibility for a tailor-made education with subjects I am most passionate about. The MS in Innovation and Entrepreneurship curriculum enhanced my MBA through practical undertakings in both startup and corporate intrapreneurship settings. The cohort program was a differentiator, enabling the collaborative, in-person experience I was looking for.

James Ramsey, MS 19

I enrolled in the Master of Science degree program in Innovation & Entrepreneurship right after leaving Xerox Corporation in late 2017. I found the UT Dallas courses extremely interesting, and JSOM has assembled a great team of instructors that bring both academic and real-world credentials and experiences.

Chris Bagwell, MS 19

Senior Business Analyst, Pizza Hut

The Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is more than an education in how to start a business. The program’s excellent professors bring a wealth of experience and a vast network to give you real-world insight that you can’t find in a textbook. Not only has the MSIE program given me the necessary technical skills to start a business, but it has also introduced me to experienced professionals who have shared decades’ worth of lessons learned.

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Startup Launch – MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Get course credit and support in launching your business.