Credits Required
30
TUITION
$500/credit*
*Subject to change without notice
DELIVERY
Online or
In-Person
START TERMS
Spring or Fall
Get the training, resources, and support you need to build and scale your business.
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) is a professional-degree program for serious entrepreneurs committed to growing their startup company. The program features innovative, application-focused curriculum and access to mentoring, grants, and scholarships. The program is offered at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Together, they provide an entrepreneur program ranked among the top 10 in the nation.
The MBC degree has courses, workshops, and labs specifically designed for aspiring entrepreneurs building and scaling their business. The program is available in two formats – an in-person, full-time, two-semester option or an online, flexible, three-semester option. In both options, founders work to grow their companies, take entrepreneurially focused classes, engage in practicum labs, and receive personalized support. Faculty and mentors in the program are leading scholars and experienced entrepreneurs who can provide detailed insight into all stages of the entrepreneurial process.
“[The MBC program is] similar to an MBA in that you’re learning a lot of general principles of business, but it’s more tailored to startups, and it’s such an amazing program because we’re able to work on our business.”
— Anna Connolly, co-founder of West of Breakfast, MBC graduate
“The MBC has helped me to take all the different aspects of a business to put it together to hopefully see a much higher success rate when it comes to actual implementation.”
— Adam Stewart, founder of Backyard Estates, MBC graduate
Master of Business Creation from the David Eccles School of Business.
All of the courses at the University, whether online or on campus, are taught by the same high-quality faculty members. There’s no distinction on your diploma that you completed courses online.
A viable startup is required to enroll in the MBC program, and classroom learning will be immediately applied to the founder’s startup. The MBC Online program does not require any specific pre-requisite coursework for admission.
The MBC In-Person and Online programs are designed to be as affordable as possible to support founders, so costs are minimized so they can put more resources into their companies. Full and partial scholarships are available for both program options. See costs below. Tuition costs exclude application fees, room and board, and incidental costs.
Tuition
- $500/credit for the MBC In-Person or Online program*
Scholarships
- Full and partial scholarships are available to all founders who enroll in the program
This program qualifies for the U of U employee reduced tuition benefit.
*Subject to change without notice
The admission requirements for the MBC degree are similar to those of other programs at the David Eccles School of Business, but the MBC has a more interview-intensive admissions process than is typical for larger programs. A viable startup is required to enroll in the MBC program, and classroom learning will be immediately applied to the founder’s startup.
Application Requirements
(Subject to Change)
- Step 1: General University of Utah Graduate School application
- All candidates must first complete the general University of Utah graduate school
application. Requirements at this stage include:
- Transcripts/GPA
- Applicants must provide official transcripts for all colleges and universities they attended regardless of length of attendance. A minimum cumulative 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for admission. We will accept a 3.0 GPA from the last 60 credit hours taken in cases where the overall GPA is below 3.0. Exceptions to this requirement might be possible for exceptional candidates based on experience and need. To be considered for an exception, you can submit an application or contact us to discuss.
- GRE/GMAT test scores
- Standardized test scores are not required.
- Transcripts/GPA
- All candidates must first complete the general University of Utah graduate school
application. Requirements at this stage include:
- Step 2: MBC admissions review materials
- Select candidates will be asked to submit additional materials, including:
- Description of the enterprise you have launched
- Short essay describing a challenge you have overcome
- Video pitch essay describing your company or enterprise
- A set of questions designed to assess the state of your enterprise
- Resume that includes your education and work history
- Select candidates will be asked to submit additional materials, including: