Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

Program Highlights

Nurture your startup from concept to launch. You’ll cultivate a startup idea, learn to assess business concepts, construct and test an MVP, and craft a compelling pitch. With low tuition costs compared to other schools, our Entrepreneurship program has high ROI and provides extraordinary value for anyone seeking a toolkit for startup success.

As an MS ENTRE student, you will:

• Apply learning through pitch clinics, mentor coworking sessions, and competitions
• Fast-track your network within Seattle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting with influential Foster alumni and diverse UW students
• Engage in cross-disciplinary events and resources unique to a major public university

Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.

World-Class Faculty

Emily Cox Pahnke,
Associate Professor of Management and Organization

Professor Pahnke teaches management and organization. She holds a PhD from Stanford University, and is a KSG Best Entrepreneurship Research Award winner.

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Benjamin Hallen,
Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Professor Hallen is an expert in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to industry publications and was honored with the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching.

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Jessica (Huisi) Li,
Assistant Professor of Management and Organization

Professor Li is a prolific researcher and expert on social hierarchy and employee turnover. She is a Representative-at-large of the Conflict Management Division of the Academy of Management.

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Alicia DeSantola,
Assistant Professor of Management and Organization

Professor Desantola teaches management and organization. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and is an Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award winner.

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