Equipped to Lead and Succeed
Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MS
Earn the confidence and skills to run your own venture. Connect with Silicon Valley leaders. Gain hands-on experience with Bay Area startups.
In 11 months at USF, you'll build skills to lead a business on your own terms — whether that means founding a startup or sparking innovation within a company. You'll explore design, product development, marketing, finance, and operations through an entrepreneurial lens.
Why Study Entrepreneurship & Innovation at USF?
Attend classes at USF’s downtown San Francisco campus, within walking distance of some of the world’s fastest-growing companies, including AI startups and venture-backed AI leaders. Join North American and international students to gain a global perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Earn a Master's in 11 Months
Complete an 11-month program that starts in mid-August and ends by July. Attend full-time and in person.
Benefit From STEM Designation
As an international student, you may be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a three-year OPT STEM extension.
Intern in Silicon Valley
Complete a 10-week practicum internship arranged with a local company.
Top Faculty Expertise
Learn from tenured faculty and adjunct professors who bring industry experience into the classroom.
Who is This Program for?
USF Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MSEI) is designed for professionals who have expertise in their field and are ready to apply their knowledge towards an entrepreneurial role.
What Career Opportunities Exist for You in Silicon Valley?
- Intern with a San Francisco Bay Area firm
- Attend events with Silicon Valley guest speakers
- Access local startup accelerator and incubator events and hackathons
- Build your network with venture capitalists, USF alumni, and industry partners
Logan Wroolie MS ’25
The Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation program gave me the confidence, support, and tools to launch my own startup and find product-market fit.”
Logan Wroolie MS ’25
USF is Where Entrepreneurs Thrive
STEM Designated
Your MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree carries STEM designation (science, technology, engineering, and math). If you are an eligible international student, you may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
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Graduate Admission: Masagung Graduate School of Management
101 Howard Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Monday–Friday
9 a.m–5 p.m.