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MBA

MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization

Prepare to pursue a future in entrepreneurship

If you're interested in starting a small business, sustaining a new venture, or honing your business skills, a Master’s in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Specialization from DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management can help you gain the skills you need to achieve your dreams.

Get to know our Entrepreneurship Specialization

Whether you're building your own business or supporting someone else's, our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization can help you on your journey. Our program explores each stage of the new venture lifecycle — from the conceptualization of a business idea to planning, funding, and execution.

You'll have the opportunity to gain insights into successful marketing and exit strategies for small businesses from our experienced professors who understand the industry. Combining theory and practical application, our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization can provide the skills you need to grow a competitive and enduring enterprise.

Classes start on May 4, 2026
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Course waivers at Keller

Master’s advantage: Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or technology, or a degree with a technology specialization, you may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (or 9 credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these prior learning credits,1 you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Accelerated Schedule2
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal Schedule3
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

Accelerate on your schedule

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitment. You can earn your Master’s in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Specialization in:

  • As little as 1 year and 4 months with an accelerated schedule2 

  • Or 2 years and 8 months with a normal schedule3

2Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of prior learning credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

3Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

  • 01 Knowledge & skills
  • 02 Embedded programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 FAQs
  • 05 Catalog download
Knowledge and skills

What you’ll learn

Our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization covers the following topics:

Marketing and exit strategies

Analyze various corporate structures to differentiate the factors new businesses use to successfully compete and evaluate the resources required to operate the business.

Venture finance

Evaluate an entrepreneur’s options to pursue the ultimate goal of return on investment and other financial objectives for generating financial capital.

Entrepreneurial execution

Apply entrepreneurial skills to generate a breakthrough idea, develop the concept, articulate the business plan, and secure financial support for implementation.

Design thinking

Learn from our Design Thinking and Innovation Management course, which contains lessons from 1871, our partner and premier destination for entrepreneurs and innovators. Immerse yourself in interactive lessons, real-world industry practices, valuable resources, and opportunities for collaboration.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Master of Business Administration is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.4

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Student achievement
At-a-glance
Embedded programs

Demonstrate skills at every step

Automatically earn a resume-boosting Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship5 when you enroll in our Master’s in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Specialization — allowing you to showcase your skills while earning your master’s degree.

Career

Career opportunities in entrepreneurship

When you earn our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization, you might consider careers such as:

  • Business manager

  • E-commerce company owner

  • General manager

  • Online services manager

  • Store manager

FAQs: MBA in entrepreneurship

Is it hard to earn an MBA in entrepreneurship?

The degree of challenge involved in any subject can depend on the individual, but in general, earning an MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization should be no more difficult than earning any other MBA degree. We recommend studying consistently and taking advantage of our online learning support like virtual tutors, our e-library, and other resources.

Do you need an MBA to be an entrepreneur?

No, you do not need an MBA or business school education to become an entrepreneur, but an MBA degree program can help you understand what it takes to successfully start and run entrepreneurial ventures. In our MBA with an Entrepreneurship Specialization, you’ll develop business skills such as marketing, budgeting, and project management, and learn how to access capital — all useful skills for an entrepreneur.

Is entrepreneurship a good career to pursue?

That depends on you! Entrepreneurship has the potential to be a rewarding career path for those with ambition and perseverance. Beyond the possible financial outcomes, as an entrepreneur, you may enjoy other perks such as setting your own schedule, gaining more independence, and developing your personal growth, which are some of the key reasons people choose to start their own businesses.

Is an MBA useful for entrepreneurs?

While you don’t need an MBA degree to become an entrepreneur, the high-stakes environment in which most startup businesses operate demands a high level of business acumen. Whether you plan to start your own new business, work in the emerging area of social entrepreneurship, or want to partner with other business professionals as a consultant or analyst, you can acquire and sharpen your business management and leadership skills here at Keller.

Can you earn an MBA in Entrepreneurship online?

At Keller, our Entrepreneurship Specialization can be earned 100% online or as a hybrid option, which allows you to take select courses in a traditional classroom environment.6 Either way you choose, we can help you learn on your time, in a way that fits your busy life.

What are admissions requirements for the MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization?

To apply for graduate school admission to our Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry, you will need to hold a bachelor’s degree from a university-recognized institution and demonstrate math and verbal skills proficiency. Visit our graduate school admissions page for more specific information.

How do I apply to Keller?

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

Academic catalog
2025 - 2026 academic catalog
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Program overview
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1Eligibility and application of course waivers vary based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

2Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit and assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

3Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

4Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.

5Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

6All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.