Online MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship Program

Drexel University's online MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary degree rooted in the concept of cultivating innovation. The curriculum combines courses in creativity, entrepreneurship, and design thinking with project-based learning experiences central to issues relevant to your work experience and environment. You will come to identify, recognize, and hone your personal leadership abilities as well as your creative and entrepreneurial mindset. This will prepare you to lead educational, business, and corporate organizations that excel through fostering a culture of innovation and allowing it to flourish. This allows school and business leaders, teachers, and employees to engage in creative problem-solving and new idea generation to resolve evolving issues within their work settings.

Master’s in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship Program Features

• 100% online with innovative course delivery and learning supports
• Learn from, and network with, respected faculty at Drexel’s School of Education and Drexel’s Close School of Entrepreneurship
• Exclusive access to two of Drexel’s creative hubs: Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation and the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship
• Actively participate in the research activities of the Freddie Reisman Center for Translational Research in Creativity and Motivation
• Designed for professionals from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, including those working in the business, nonprofit, and educational spaces

Master’s in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship Curriculum

Drexel’s online Master’s in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship is a 45-credit program. You’ll take core courses in creativity and entrepreneurship, with class offerings such as:

• Creativity in the Workplace
• Entrepreneurial Practice & Mindset
• Neuroscience, Creativity, and Innovation
• Pitch It!

In addition to your core courses, you can choose from electives in creativity and innovation, design research, and entrepreneurship. The online master’s in creative education program culminates in a capstone project. For more information, please visit the Curriculum page.

Requirements for the MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship Program

To be eligible for this program, it's recommended that you have a minimum of three years of work experience in your professional career. Exceptions may be granted; please contact an enrollment counselor for more information. You should also hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from an international college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information, please see the Admissions Criteria page.

What Can I Do With A Master’s in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship?

Whether you work in the public or private sector, there’s a growing desire to incorporate innovative practices into every step of the workflow. In Drexel’s MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship program, you’ll learn the foundational and applied aspects of the creative process and entrepreneurial thinking, which you’ll be able to apply to your workplace immediately. With these skills, you can help your organization foster a creative and innovative environment, while developing other creative problem-solvers within your workplace.

This degree can be applied to industries such as preK-12 and higher education, government, military, healthcare and business.

Some job titles that this program prepares you for include:

• Chief Executive
• Education Administrator
• Entertainment and Recreation Manager
• General/Operations Manager
• Personnel Service Manager
• Social/Community Service Manager

MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship Salary Expectations

Actual salaries will vary based on location, job title, and industry. However, median salaries for titles you may obtain after completing your MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship include:

• Chief Executive - $193,850
• Education Administrator - $100,340
• General/Operations Manager - $123,030
• Human Resources Manager - $121,220
• Social/Community Service Manager - $67,150

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Related Programs

• Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace Certificate
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Graduate Programs
• Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation
• MS in Creativity and Innovation

Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
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