The MS Entre Student Experience
Program Highlights
Nurture your startup from concept to launch. You’ll cultivate a startup idea, learn to assess business concepts, construct and test an MVP, and craft a compelling pitch. With low tuition costs compared to other schools, our Entrepreneurship program has high ROI and provides extraordinary value for anyone seeking a toolkit for startup success.
As an MS ENTRE student, you will:
- Apply learning through pitch clinics, mentor coworking sessions, and competitions
- Fast-track your network within Seattle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting with influential Foster alumni and diverse UW students
- Engage in cross-disciplinary events and resources unique to a major public university
Key Dates & Admissions
Round 1
November 7, 2025
Round 2
January 17, 2026
Round 3
February 27, 2026
Round 4
Applications considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: International applicants that require a new F-1 visa must apply by the Round 2 deadline.
Persuasion Is the New Pitch
Inside Foster’s Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
How Foster Supports Entrepreneurs
World-Class Faculty
Professor Pahnke teaches management and organization. She holds a PhD from Stanford University, and is a KSG Best Entrepreneurship Research Award winner.
Professor Hallen is an expert in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to industry publications and was honored with the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching.
Professor Li is a prolific researcher and expert on social hierarchy and employee turnover. She is a Representative-at-large of the Conflict Management Division of the Academy of Management.
Professor Desantola teaches management and organization. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and is an Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award winner.
Faculty Research
New Research: When Politics Hits Your Portfolio
Once upon a time, a stock was just a stock. Just a few decades ago, investors bought Exxon stock for its dividends, Microsoft stock for its growth, and Coca-Cola stock... Read more
Can You Trust AI with Life and Death Decisions?
Can you trust AI to make an ethical life-or-death decision? What if that decision (say, to spare the life of one group of people vs. another) isn’t obvious, or varies... Read more
Startups Best Off Building Business, Not Chasing Buzz
In the fast-moving world of startups, speed is glorified. Founders are urged to “move fast, break things,” “blitzscale,” and “grow or die.” Yet for every unicorn that rockets to fame,... Read more
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