Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MEI)

A tuition-free, self-paced specialty degree focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Ideal for aspiring founders, startup joiners, and mid-career professionals looking to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to their work.

The MEI is a specialty degree that targets its curriculum to focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Since it is more targeted than our MBA program, it is shorter and more specialized. After an introduction to entrepreneurship, the course progression quickly focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation in the context of the business planning process.

The MEI has substantial value for students thinking about creating or joining a startup, or for those currently working in a large corporation who would like to bring an entrepreneurial mindset into their skill set. It is also particularly useful for mid-career professionals considering a career change into a startup environment.

Saylor MEI Program

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this MEI program will be able to:

  • Compose, develop, and execute an ideation process.
  • Choose an entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial idea based on feasibility studies and related analyses.
  • Construct a business plan.
  • Address leadership and legal issues involved in entrepreneurship and/or intrapreneurship.
  • Present a business plan.
  • Develop a strategic plan for a business.
  • Leverage and manage financial data to make business decisions.
  • Create and implement a marketing plan for a business.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurial venture activities.

Admission Requirements

There are no standardized test requirements. To be accepted into the MEI program, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

  • Proficiency in English: All students must demonstrate college-level English reading and writing proficiency. Non-native English speakers may be required to complete Saylor's ESL courses prior to acceptance.
  • Bachelor's Degree: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Residency Requirement: Applicants must reside in the US state of Florida or outside the United States and its territories. Residents of other US states or territories, and residents of Iran, Syria, Crimea, Cuba, or North Korea are not currently eligible.
  • Entrance Exam: Students must successfully complete the MEI Entrance Exam with a minimum score of 80%. Study materials including a preparation course are available.
  • Course Completion: Prospective students must satisfactorily pass MEI601: Financial Management with 80% or higher. This course also grants three graduate credits.
  • Enrollment Agreement: Students must complete the MEI Enrollment Agreement upon achieving the required score on the entrance exam.

Pre-Entry Course Requirements

All students must first complete the MEI entrance exam testing the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and pass with a minimum score of 80%, followed by the successful completion of MEI601: Financial Management. Students must also complete the enrollment agreement including official proof of identity and a transcript of an earned bachelor's degree. There are no waivers available for these requirements.

Application and Enrollment Process

Upon successful completion of the entrance exam and prerequisites, students may register within 90 days by completing the online enrollment agreement, including official proof of identity and a transcript of an earned bachelor's degree. Students will be promptly notified after review and approval, and can then begin the program.

Program Structure

Step 1

Mandatory Prerequisites

Complete these two courses in order before moving on to core courses:

  • MEI001: MEI Entrance Exam
  • MEI601: Financial Management

MEI001 and MEI601 must be completed in order before proceeding.

Step 2

Core Courses

After completing the prerequisites, take the following courses in any order:

  • MEI602: Marketing Management in Entrepreneurship
  • MEI603: Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • MEI604: Innovation & Sustainability in Entrepreneurship
  • MEI605: Business Law & Entrepreneurship
  • MEI606: Ethical & Strategic Management

MEI602–606 can be taken in any order and must be completed before taking MEI607.

Step 3

Sequenced Courses

Once MEI602–606 are completed, finish the final four courses in order:

  • MEI607: Creativity & Ideation
  • MEI608: Entrepreneurial Planning
  • MEI609: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Launch
  • MEI610: Entrepreneurship Seminar

These courses integrate all previous learning into a final examination of real-world entrepreneurship challenges.

Students must complete all MEI courses with a minimum score of 80% to earn the Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree.

Proctoring Fees

All final exams must be taken in a proctored environment through SmarterProctoring. Each session costs $5.00, and each course requires one proctored exam.

Program Catalog

Read the full program catalog for comprehensive details about courses, policies, and requirements.

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Licensure and Accreditation

Florida Commission for Independent Education

Saylor University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684.

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ASIC International Accreditation

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Getting Started

  1. Create a Saylor University Degrees account if you don't already have one.
  2. Once logged in, select the Enroll in a Degree Program link from the banner or go to the Program Catalog.
  3. Choose the MEI Prerequisites program (Pre-MEI).
  4. Select the Sign Up button.
  5. Complete the content in the following order:
    1. MEI Admissions Exam Prep Course
    2. Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) Entrance Exam (score of 80% required)
    3. MEI601: Financial Management
    4. Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) Enrollment Agreement

Have Questions?

Our team is happy to help with any questions about the MEI program.

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