Master of Business Creation
Grow your startup while earning a business creation master's degree.
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) degree program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business uniquely combines online entrepreneurial education and hands-on business development. We crafted this program for committed entrepreneurs like you to help you take your business to the next level.
Credits Required
What Does It Cost
$16,000*
*Starting Fall 2025. Subject to change without notice
Learning Format
Start Terms
Spring or Fall
Why Choose the Master of Business Creation?
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 one-on-one mentoring, practical curriculum, and rich resources for entrepreneurs. 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. Founders in select global locations can enroll online from their home countries. In all enrollment 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.
What Our MBC Founders Are Saying
"[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
MBC Application Deadlines
Don’t wait to achieve your goals. The MBC program accommodates your life while helping you grow your company. Apply today!
Spring and Fall Admission
The MBC program enrolls periodically throughout the year. For more information on the application process please visit their website by clicking the button below.
Master of Business Creation Overview
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 expert faculty members.
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 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. See costs below. Tuition costs exclude application fees, room and board, and incidental costs.
Tuition
- $16,000 (starting Fall 2025) for MBC In-Person or Online. Subject to change.
Note: This program qualifies for the U of U employee reduced tuition benefit.
The admission requirements for the MBC degree are similar to those of other programs at the David Eccles School of Business, but a viable startup is required to enroll in the MBC program, and classroom learning will be immediately applied to the founder’s startup.
Learn more about the application process and requirements by visiting the MBC website.
At the University of Utah, our courses combine the flexibility of online teaching with the advantages and direct engagement of traditional teaching. Enjoy the benefit of studying online at your own pace while still engaging with classmates and instructors. This flexible way of teaching improves your overall experience and your ability to retain what you learn.
Interactive learning comes in a variety of ways:
- Group assignments, where you collaborate via email or a discussion forum to answer a problem set.
- Contributions to a discussion forum, where you directly respond to previous posts.
- Peer reviews, where you review and comment on assignments from other students.
Our classes also offer multiple routes to stay connected and get help:
- Communicate directly with the instructor via email.
- Participate in and guide online discussions.
- Attend online office hours in discussion threads or on the phone.
- Instructors are available in “real” office hours for students on or near campus; for some courses we offer Q&A sessions in a classroom.
Contact the Master of Business Creation
Our team is just a message away—contact us with any questions about the Master of Business Creation degree.
Master of Business Creation Program
mbc@eccles.utah.edu
MBC website
801-585-1621