MASTER OF BUSINESS INNOVATION
Home to such high-tech powerhouses as Apple, Cisco, Facebook, and Google, Silicon Valley is known for extraordinary achievements in innovation and entrepreneurship. This dynamic and ever-changing culture has fueled the growth of countless start-ups and has informed the development of USV’s Master of Business Innovation degree.
Structured for the working professional, the Master of Business Innovation program provides the foundation to become an entrepreneurial professional who can innovate and navigate the constantly evolving hightech business landscape. This program offers a strong business foundation rooted in an entrepreneurial mindset that prepares students to succeed both in corporations or in their own business ventures.
CORE COURSEWORK
• Finance and Accounting
• Negotiation, Sources and Uses of Power
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Business Models and Planning
• Legal Structures, Contracts and Risk
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
USV focuses on Project-Based Learning — a teaching method by which students gain knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to authentic, engaging, and complex challenges. As a result, you’ll not only develop technical knowledge and skills, but you’ll develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
In your final term, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of mock investors for immediate feedback on the real-world viability of your project.
Business Models & Planning
Learn about the components of business model innovations focused on developing and driving competitive value for new businesses or ideas. Get inspired to rethink and redesign your business assumptions, strategies and innovative ideas
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Learn how to use basic marketing tools to realize the potential of a new business venture or idea. Understand the nature of marketing challenges facing entrepreneurs and innovators, and then develop implementable solutions to address these.
ELECTIVES
• Essentials of AgileTM and ScrumTM Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Entrepreneurial Marketing
• Digital Transformation and Social Media
• Leadership and Management
Digital Transformation & Social Media
Examine and understand trends that shape new market realities. Learn about the causes and consequences of digital disruption, and how to manage marketing efforts in the digital world.
ABOUT
• WSCUC Accredited -- USV is a four-year, regionally accredited university.
• Financial aid, scholarships and housing are available to those who qualify.
• Fully immersive learning environment that mimics real business situations.
• Courses typically taught by professionals with years of experience in their fields.
TIMEFRAME
• The program can be finished in as little as one year.
• Typically three terms divided into two modules per term.
PROJECT DRIVEN
Project-based learning helps keep content interesting, engaging, and relevant.
AVAILABILITY
• 100% Online
FINAL PITCH
In your final term, you'll have the opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of mock investors for immediate feedback on the real-world viability of your project.
“USV’S BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAMS TAP INTO THE SILICON VALLEY MINDSET AND CULTURE
- ENTREPRENEURIAL, INNOVATIVE, AND CREATIVE — GIVING OUR POSTGRADUATES AN UNDENIABLE EDGE IN THE HIGH-TECH JOB MARKET.”
— JOHN HAYES, INTERIM DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
The Master of Business Innovation offers a strong business foundation rooted in an entrepreneurial mindset that prepares graduates to succeed in both corporations or in their own entrepreneurial business ventures.
REAL WORLD PROJECT STUDIOS™
Students have the opportunity to not only collaborate between majors, but to work directly with industry on real-world deliverables that allow them to leave with an exceptional and desirable portfolio.
INDUSTRY FACULTY
Distinguished faculty with extensive industry experience teach the latest techniques and practices used by professionals in the field.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
As a private college, our small class sizes enable our faculty to help students who need more personal attention and mentor those who are driven to excel.
HISTORY & CONNECTIONS
Established in 1887, USV has a strong history of collaborating with Silicon Valley industries. Advisory Boards are filled with industry leaders that offer internships, course content, guest lecturers, and career placement.
RELEVANT CONTENT
Inspired by the spirit of our Silicon Valley location, we quickly adapt our curriculum to the latest needs of employers by being forward-thinking and agile.
GRADUATE FASTER
Our innovative program structure was designed with efficiency and effectiveness in mind. Our full-time students can finish faster, save money, and graduate with real-world skills and experience.
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