MS Entre by the Numbers
#6
ranked UW Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs
(2025 Princeton Review)
$559k
UW competition prize earnings by MS ENTRE teams
100%
equity maintained by prize winners
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, 2024
Round 2
January 17, 2025
Round 3
February 27, 2025
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.
How Foster Supports Entrepreneurs
Building a Better Way to Hire in Tech
For Zane Dunham, Entrepreneurship Comes Naturally
Master’s in Entrepreneurship Sparks a New Path in Venture Capital
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
Startups Best Off Building Business, Not Chasing Buzz
A study by Benjamin Hallen shows startups should prioritize discipline and patience over speed Read more
Behind Closed Doors: Research Explores Inner Workings of Privately-Held Company Boards
Founders, take note. What you don’t know about your board members could hurt you. Read more
IPO or M&A?
How venture capital shapes a startup’s future Read more
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