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M.S. in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering
University of South Carolina · Columbia, South Carolina
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Description
The M.S. in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering is a one-year graduate program at USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. It is the only graduate program in South Carolina that blends technical and business skills for entrepreneurship. The 30-credit curriculum includes 24 credits of required courses and 6 credits of business electives, plus a 6-credit Entrepreneurial Laboratory immersion module. Students learn about innovation theories, technology ideation, prototyping, business plan development, venture creation, legal protection, and corporate innovation strategies. The program is being moved to the Darla Moore School of Business (applications paused as of 2026).
Key Details
- Type: Master's degree program
- Duration: One year (30 credits)
- College: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (moving to Moore School)
- Curriculum: 24 credits required courses + 6 business electives
- Entrepreneurial Laboratory: 6-credit supervised summer immersion
- Core Courses: Technology Feasibility Analysis, Launching New Ventures, Legal Aspects of Engineering, Project Management, Design & Manufacturing, Innovation Analysis
- Eligibility: B.S. in engineering, computing, technology, or science (min 3.0 GPA)
- Taught By: Academic faculty + experienced entrepreneurs/investors
- Partners: McNair Institute, USC/Columbia Tech Incubator, NSF I-Corps Site, Faber Center, OEE, SC SBDC
- Status: Applications paused; moving to Darla Moore School of Business
- Program Director: Ehsan Jabbarzadeh
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