Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

As a student of Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Entrepreneurship, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership, management, and organizational skills that could help you start your own business or advance to executive-level positions in an existing corporation. Topics addressed in specialization courses include change management, fundraising, business startup processes, marketing, risk management, societal responsibilities, and product development. Through the core curriculum, you will gain knowledge and an understanding of communication tools, problem-solving processes, globalization, and team management. A capstone allows you to apply techniques and methods learned in the program to the development of a community service plan.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Some experience in a corporate management position and an academic background in business or management are helpful to those seeking to enter Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. You must complete 35 credits to be awarded the M.S. in Leadership with a specialization in Entrepreneurship at Walden University. This credit total consists of 21 credits in core courses, 11 credits in entrepreneurship, and a three-credit capstone.

Required Courses

• The Character of Leadership
• Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects
• Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams
• Leadership in a Global Landscape
• Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders
• Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders
• Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability
• Toward Sustainable Futures: Leadership in Complex, Crisis-Driven Environments
• Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
• Building and Funding an Entrepreneurial Venture
• Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing Walden University's M.S. in Leadership program with a specialization in Entrepreneurship, you could apply the skills you learned in the program to advance in an existing management position or begin your own venture. Positions you could pursue include:

• Small business owner
• Management consultant
• Chief executive officer
• Chief operating officer

Advanced Degrees

While many students could consider the M.S. in Leadership with a specialization in Entrepreneurship a terminal degree, those interested in a career in academics or research will in most cases need to obtain a doctorate. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Doctoral degrees you could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship
• Doctor of Business Administration