Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| µþ´¡Ìý5687 | Advanced Professional Development Strategies 1 | 0 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5137 | Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5138 | Global Innovation Strategy: Creating Agile, Innovative, Globally-Competitive Organizations | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5139 | Lean Entrepreneurship / Innovation: Fast & Frugal Methods to Launch Startups & Test Innovative Ideas | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5142 | Business Model Innovation | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5144 | Creativity Unleashed: Harnessing Creativity to Solve Real-World Innovation Challenges | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5145 | Plan, Pitch, and Fund an Entrepreneurial Start-Up | 3 |
| ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5148 | Open Innovation and Managing Strategic Alliances | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three from the following: 2 | 9 | |
µþ´¡Ìý5002 | Socioeconomic Context of Business | |
µþ´¡Ìý5685 | Internship or Externship in Business 3 | |
±á¸é²ÑÌý5001 | Leading Organizations | |
±á¸é²ÑÌý5131 | Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making | |
³§³Ò²ÑÌý5051 | Business Strategy in a Global Environment | |
³§³Ò²ÑÌý5103 | Management of Technology and Innovation | |
³§³Ò²ÑÌý5135 | Innovation Intelligence: Plan, Build, Protect, and Monetize a Technology / Innovation Portfolio | |
³§³Ò²ÑÌý5182 | Independent Study 3 | |
³§³Ò²ÑÌý5190 | Special Topics: General & Strategic Management 3 | |
³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý5602 | Visualization: The Art of Numbers and the Psychology of Persuasion | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
µþ´¡Ìý5687 may be waived based on prior academic or professional preparation. Students should consult with the Academic Director.
- 2
Three courses are required. Alternate courses may be taken with permission from the Academic Director.
- 3
Permission from the Academic Director is required to enroll in µþ´¡Ìý5685, ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5182 and/or ³§³Ò²ÑÌý5190 as an elective.
Internships/Externships: Project-based internships, which are undertaken on-site, and externships, which engage the student off-site, are available for students in the IME MS. These can be valuable to those looking to expand their work experience or portfolio as well as for individuals looking to change careers or industries. More than 40 internships/externships are typically available each academic term across a range of industries and variety of different types of companies.
Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the IME MS degree.