Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BA 5687 | Advanced Professional Development Strategies 1 | 0 |
| SGM 5137 | Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation | 3 |
| SGM 5138 | Global Innovation Strategy: Creating Agile, Innovative, Globally-Competitive Organizations | 3 |
| SGM 5139 | Lean Entrepreneurship / Innovation: Fast & Frugal Methods to Launch Startups & Test Innovative Ideas | 3 |
| SGM 5142 | Business Model Innovation | 3 |
| SGM 5144 | Creativity Unleashed: Harnessing Creativity to Solve Real-World Innovation Challenges | 3 |
| SGM 5145 | Plan, Pitch, and Fund an Entrepreneurial Start-Up | 3 |
| SGM 5148 | Open Innovation and Managing Strategic Alliances | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three from the following: 2 | 9 | |
BA 5002 | Socioeconomic Context of Business | |
BA 5685 | Internship or Externship in Business 3 | |
HRM 5001 | Leading Organizations | |
HRM 5131 | Ethical and Socially Responsible Decision-making | |
SGM 5051 | Business Strategy in a Global Environment | |
SGM 5103 | Management of Technology and Innovation | |
SGM 5135 | Innovation Intelligence: Plan, Build, Protect, and Monetize a Technology / Innovation Portfolio | |
SGM 5182 | Independent Study 3 | |
SGM 5190 | Special Topics: General & Strategic Management 3 | |
STAT 5602 | Visualization: The Art of Numbers and the Psychology of Persuasion | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
BA 5687 may be waived based on prior academic or professional preparation. Students should consult with the Academic Director.
- 2
Three courses are required. Alternate courses may be taken with permission from the Academic Director.
- 3
Permission from the Academic Director is required to enroll in BA 5685, SGM 5182 and/or SGM 5190 as an elective.
Internships/Externships: Project-based internships, which are undertaken on-site, and externships, which engage the student off-site, are available for students in the IME MS. These can be valuable to those looking to expand their work experience or portfolio as well as for individuals looking to change careers or industries. More than 40 internships/externships are typically available each academic term across a range of industries and variety of different types of companies.
Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the IME MS degree.