Master of Business Innovation

Ignite your entrepreneurial fire and learn to design, launch, and scale ideas that make an impact. At USV, you’ll gain the skills, tools, and mentorship to transform concepts into real ventures and innovations.

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ALUMNI SUCCESS

Program Overview

The MBI program is built for aspiring founders, career changers, and intrapreneurs looking to lead innovation inside organizations. You’ll learn how to evaluate opportunities, design business models, and execute strategic plans — all while building a portfolio of tangible projects. Guided by faculty with real-world startup and creative industry experience, you’ll graduate with both the mindset and toolkit to make your next big move.

What you'll learn:

How to develop innovative business models and plans

Entrepreneurial marketing strategies tailored to startups and new ventures

Leadership and management practices in entrepreneurial settings

Digital transformation, social media, and their impact on markets

Tools and analysis for solving real business problems with creative solutions

Strategic planning for launching new ventures or driving change inside organizations

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A modern office space features a stylish interior with a blue chair, a wooden desk, and a backdrop of skyscraper collages, highlighting urban architecture and design elements.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Business Innovation program will be able to:

Communicate effectively and persuasively in writing, presentations, and meetings

Develop entrepreneurial marketing strategies, business plans, and financial models

Apply leadership and management practices in startup and innovation contexts

Design strategic plans for new ventures or corporate initiatives

Use business analysis and tools to implement innovative solutions

Evaluate opportunities to promote creativity and innovation in global markets

Business Innovation Course Highlights

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3 women sitting on chair in front of table with laptop computers
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3 women sitting on chair in front of table with laptop computers

Business Models and Planning

Learn to design and refine innovative business models that give ventures a competitive edge.

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The image shows a screenshot of a web analytics dashboard with metrics including total clicks, total impressions, average CTR, and average position over a six-month period, displayed as a line graph.

Entrepreneurial Marketing

Craft marketing strategies tailored to the challenges entrepreneurs and innovators face.

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Social media icons like facebook, tiktok, and instagram.
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Social media icons like facebook, tiktok, and instagram.
Social media icons like facebook, tiktok, and instagram.

Digital Transformation & Social Media

Explore how disruption, digital platforms, and new market trends reshape industries — and how to harness them.

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Capstone Practicum

Work closely with faculty mentors on a hands-on project that transforms your idea into a launch-ready business or innovation.

CAREER PATHS

The USV Difference

USV students take 3 courses per term instead of the traditional 4. That means:

Deeper learning

You’ll dive deeper into each subject, with more time to absorb concepts, apply them in projects, and build lasting mastery that goes beyond memorization.

Better Balance

Fewer concurrent courses means less stress and more focus. You’ll have room to manage school, work, and life — without sacrificing academic performance.

Higher Success

With improved retention and a healthier pace, students are more likely to graduate on time and enter the job market prepared with real skills and strong portfolios.

Flexible Learning

Our Master of Business Innovation program is available 100% online. Learn from the comfort of your own home with the collaborative support of fellow students. 

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A woman, seated at a desk in a cozy home office illuminated by a floor lamp, works intently on a laptop, surrounded by plants and books, with a blue accent wall displaying framed photos in the background.
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Faculty Spotlight

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"The BEI Degree Programs are a unique byproduct of Silicon Valley culture. They’re giving our students an edge on identifying new opportunities in this dynamic economy."

"The BEI Degree Programs are a unique byproduct of Silicon Valley culture. They’re giving our students an edge on identifying new opportunities in this dynamic economy."

John Hayes

Instructor

John Hayes

Instructor

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