Why Study Entrepreneurship?
Innovation drives business growth, whether you're launching a startup, leading a family business, introducing new products, or driving change within an established organization. Today's organizations value professionals who can think creatively, identify new opportunities, and turn ideas into action.
The Entrepreneurship concentration prepares you to develop innovative business ideas, evaluate market opportunities, and build sustainable ventures. You'll explore entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, business planning, financing, and growth strategies while learning how to navigate the challenges of launching and leading successful organizations.
- Degree Type
- M.B.A.
- Area of Interest
- Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Online
- Required Credit Hours
- 36
Is This Concentration Right for You?
This concentration may be a great fit if you want to:
- Launch your own business or startup
- Grow a family-owned business
- Lead innovation within an existing organization
- Develop new products, services, or business models
- Strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills
Career Opportunities
Entrepreneurial thinking is valuable across every industry. An MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship prepares graduates to launch new ventures, lead innovation initiatives, and identify growth opportunities within organizations.
Potential career paths include:
- Entrepreneur
- Startup Founder
- Small Business Owner
- Innovation Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Product Manager
- Venture Associate
- Corporate Innovation Manager
- Business Consultant
- Family Business Leader
Career paths vary based on prior experience, industry, and professional goals.
MBA Curriculum
Every MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, and business strategy before completing specialized coursework in Entrepreneurship.
- ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
- BUA 602: Business Analytics
- ECO 606: Industrial Economics
- FIN 607: Financial Management
- LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
- MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
- MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
- RMI 601: Risk Management
MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy
Required course:
- MGT 640: Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Select two courses:
- MGT 631: Leading Modern Organizations
- MGT 645: Creativity and Innovation
- MGT 650: Managing a Web-based Entrepreneurial Business
- MGT 651: Creating an E-Commerce Business
- MGT 653: Managing for Sustainability
- MGT 670: Contemporary Issues in Management
Experience Business Before You Graduate
Turn Ideas Into Action
Entrepreneurship is learned by doing. Through hands-on experiences, you'll test ideas, solve real business challenges, collaborate with entrepreneurs, and develop the confidence to launch new ventures and lead innovation.
Featured Experiences
- Consult with real organizations through Tobin Strategic Consulting (TSC).
- Analyze data to support strategic decisions in the Collins Analytics Lab.
- Develop AI-powered solutions to real business challenges through the EMPIRE Initiative.
- Launch and pitch innovative business ideas in the James & Eileen Business Plan Competition.
- Turn entrepreneurial ideas into action through the Venture & Innovation Center (VIC).
Global Business Experiences
Entrepreneurship knows no borders. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll explore global markets, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurial strategies while developing the perspective needed to identify opportunities in an interconnected economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Entrepreneurship concentration combines graduate business education with specialized coursework focused on innovation, venture creation, business planning, entrepreneurial finance, and organizational growth.
No. The program is designed for students at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you have an existing business, a new idea, or simply want to develop entrepreneurial skills, you'll gain practical tools to identify opportunities and evaluate new ventures.
No. Entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in organizations of every size. Many graduates apply these skills to corporate innovation, product development, consulting, nonprofit leadership, and family-owned businesses.
Students learn opportunity recognition, business planning, entrepreneurial finance, innovation management, venture strategy, leadership, and effective business communication.
Yes. Tobin's MBA program offers flexible scheduling designed to help working professionals balance graduate education with their careers.
Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.
Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.
Ready to Apply?
Whether you're looking to strengthen your analytical skills, make better business decisions, or lead with data, a Tobin MBA can help you achieve your career goals.
All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
- Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]
Department Faculty
K. Matthew Wong
Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance
Tobin Room 345
