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Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

Master of
Science in Entrepreneurship

Combining the best of an accelerator and an MBA

A one-year immersive program to help new and existing founders level-up

Start a transformative journey with our highly-ranked program that offers a unique blend of practical skills and valuable connections. Based in Seattle’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, this program is more than an education–it is a launchpad for making your mark.

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

“There is nowhere I’d rather be than Seattle. The supporting ecosystem is strong. The entrepreneurship scene and resources are woven into the fabric of the city and only growing stronger.”

-Korion Morris, MS Entre 2018

Director of Growth – Global, unybrands

 

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

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Program begins each year in June.
The application and application deadlines for the next cohort can be found on our admissions page.

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Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

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.

MS Entre Faculty

Faculty Research

Grand Challengers

Emily Cox Pahnke’s award-winning course equips and inspires students to tackle society’s colossal conundrums by thinking like an entrepreneur Read more

 

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