Master’s in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Gain skills that are at the center of value creation, from startups to global enterprises, and learn to devise and deliver new products and services through a no-nonsense, metrics-driven approach.

Key program features

  • Full-time / One year

  • Home campus: San Francisco

Curriculum

Learn innovation by doing it

Innovation and entrepreneurial skills are a must-have for a successful new venture. They're also highly sought-after in existing organizations. Learn how to gain foresight into the future, apply design thinking techniques to explore unmet market needs, and devise business model canvas processes to quickly create viable businesses—or pivot. This is a hands-on program that focuses on launching high-growth ventures by taking on real-world business challenges that are integrated into your entire program.

Key skills developed

Future Thinking

Design Thinking

Theory of Change

Business Model Development

Go-To-Marketing Planning

Investment Pitching

Leadership

Digital Marketing

Core modules:

Module 1

Ideate

As an entrepreneur, you’ll often find you’re the CFO, CTO & CEO in one. Apply the business fundamentals while you nurture your entrepreneurial spirit and skills.

  • Business Challenge #1: New Product Pitch

Module 2

Plan

Delve deeper into the mechanics of starting a new business venture, and elevate your soft skills, before bringing it all together to present a business plan.

  • Business Challenge #2: Business Plan Presentation

Module 3

Launch

Get yourself up to speed with the latest sales and marketing techniques and innovations, then finalize your financing options before drawing it all together to create an investment pitch.

  • Business Challenge #3: New Venture Investment Pitch

Master's SpecializationMaster's Specializations
  • Courses and challenges subject to change

  • Applicable for students starting the program in September 2023

Get your second degree tuition-free

Double your chances in the global job market with a Dual Degree from Hult, which sees you earn two triple-accredited degrees in as little as 18 months. Applicants are also eligible for a full tuition award on their second degree. This is available for a limited time and applies only to the Dual Degree program.

This is available for a limited time and applies only to the Dual Degree program. Want to know if you qualify for a Dual Degree? Take our quick three-minute quiz to find out.

Application Deadline - Round 5

June 8, 2023

Priority is given to those who apply by the applications deadline. Our enrollment team will support and guide you through the entire process.

Campus Locations

Get global experience

You’ll be at your home campus in San Francisco for your core program and travel to as many others as you want for electives with Global Campus Rotation. Study in centrally located campuses in some of the world’s most influential business hubs and gain on-the-ground international experience as you build a global network.

Career Development

Personal career support at every step

We work with every student individually to set a targeted strategy, equip them with the right tools, and guide them on a clear path to achieve their career ambitions. The results speak for themselves.

We wanted to work on something that makes the world a better place. At Hult, we had the freedom to customize our curriculum and learn the leadership, teamwork, and intercultural competencies we needed to succeed; today, we’re proud to be a company that’s both sustainable and profitable.

Kilian Kaminski & Peter Windischhofer

German and Austrian

2014

%

100

of Hult master's graduates changed country, industry, or function

%

90

of Hult master's graduates were employed after 6 months

%

49

of international Hult master's graduates at US campuses gained employment in the US

%

58

increase in pre-masters salary (Financial Times, 2021)

Fees & admissions

You can apply for a range of merit-based scholarships that reward your achievements and potential. So, whether you’re an active humanitarian, a driven entrepreneur, or an aspiring leader—there could be a scholarship for you at Hult.

How to apply

If you’re made to do, then the chances are, you’re made for Hult. We assess candidates individually based on the strength of their whole profile and take the time to get to know your unique value and skillset. Priority is given to those who apply by the applications deadline.

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE)
  • Successful application process

Take this short questionnaire to check if you meet the entry requirements.

Application Deadline - Round 5

June 8, 2023

Priority is given to those who apply by the applications deadline. Our enrollment team will support and guide you through the entire process.

Billed cost of attendance for 2023 - 2024

San Francisco
Program fee¹55,000 USD
Other student-related costs²3,810 USD

Estimated expenses³

San Francisco
Housing18,000 USD
Living12,000 USD
Books & course materials⁴1,000 USD

Application fee: 95 USD

  • ¹ A non-refundable Confirmation Deposit counts toward the Annual Program Fee.

  • ² Includes Insurance (provider varies), and Library which includes cases, articles and other licensed materials.

  • ³ Amounts are based on market benchmarks and exchange rates at the time of print and are therefore subject to change. Estimated expenses should be applied a second time for studying Dual Degree.

  • ⁴ Course instructors may assign additional textbooks, licensed software or other materials not included in our library as part of the requirements of their course. These are not included in student course fees and costs are an estimate.

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Application Deadline - Round 5

June 8, 2023

Priority is given to those who apply by the deadline. Our enrollment team will support and guide you through the entire process.