MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization

An MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization is a type of graduate business degree program that teaches you how to start your own business while also helping you develop high-level business administration skills.

The degree of challenge involved in any subject can depend on the individual, but in general, earning an MBA program with an Entrepreneurship Specialization should be no more difficult than earning any other MBA degree. If you study hard and put in the appropriate amount of time and effort, you should be fully capable of completing the course expectations and effectively growing your skillset.

At DeVry, you can earn your Master's Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship in as little as 1 year and 4 months⁴ with at least 9 credit hours of qualifying transfer credit and an accelerated schedule. Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years + 8 months.⁵

⁴Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

⁵Normal time does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

No, you do not need an MBA or business school education to become an entrepreneur, but an MBA degree program can help you understand what it takes to successfully start and run entrepreneurial ventures, including business skills such as marketing, budgeting, project management, understanding how to gain access to capital and more.

That depends on you! Entrepreneurship has the potential to be a rewarding career path for those with ambition and perseverance. Beyond the possible financial outcomes, an entrepreneur may enjoy other perks such as setting your own schedule, independence and personal growth which are some of the key reasons people choose to start their own businesses.

While you don’t need an MBA degree to become an entrepreneur, the high-stakes environment in which most startup businesses operate demands a high level of business acumen. Whether you plan to start your own new business, work in the emerging area of social entrepreneurship or partner with other business professionals as a consultant or analyst, you can acquire and sharpen your business management and leadership skills which are beneficial in the business world.

At DeVry, our MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization can be earned 100% online or as a hybrid option which allows you to take select courses in a traditional classroom environment.⁶ Either way you choose, we can help you learn on your time, in the way that fits your busy life.

To apply for graduate school admission to our Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry, you will need to hold a bachelor’s degree from a university-recognized institution, demonstrate math and verbal skills proficiency and submit acceptable Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Visit our Graduate School Admissions page for more specific information.