Drexel University's online MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship is a dynamic, interdisciplinary degree deeply rooted in the concept of cultivating innovation. Our curriculum seamlessly blends courses in creativity, entrepreneurship, and design thinking with hands-on project-based learning experiences that directly relate to the challenges encountered in your personal and professional journey.
In this program, you’ll not unearth, but also refine your innate leadership qualities, and nurture a creative and entrepreneurial mindset that will set you apart. This unique combination of skills equips you to take the helm in educational, business, and corporate organizations, steering them toward excellence through the cultivation of an innovation-driven culture.
Our graduates become the driving force behind schools and businesses where creative problem-solving and novel idea generation are not just encouraged by actively nurtured, enabling professionals from teachers to employees to tackle evolving challenges with ingenuity and foresight. Join us and become a catalyst for change in your work setting and beyond.
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! (Learn how to effectively present your venture to investors)
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.
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.
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 Officer
- Education Administrator
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager
- General/Operations Manager
- Personnel Service Manager
- Social/Community Service Manager
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Graduate GPA's will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA, and a cumulative GPA above 3.0 may be considered
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting Drexel Online's Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two professional letters<https://online.drexel.edu/support/supporting-documents/recommendations.aspx> of recommendation
- Personal statement (500 - 750 words) describing your interest in the program. Specifically, please discuss:
- How the program relates to your previous educational activities
- If changing course, why you are moving in a new direction with your educational goals
- How the program relates to your current line of work
- How you plan to apply the program to your future goals
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
The MS in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed with working professionals in mind. The graduate degree curriculum is based on both strong theoretical foundations and practical application that allows students to maximize their own creative capabilities.
The program involves 45 credit hours of coursework:
- 15 credits of required core courses in Creativity and Innovation
- 15 credits of required core courses in Entrepreneurship
- 6 credits in capstone/project work
- 9 credits of electives. Students will select electives with the assistance of their program director or academic advisor
By following the plan of study, students can expect to complete the program in two years.
For full course descriptions, please see the Drexel University Course Catalog.
The Master's of Science in Creative Education and Entrepreneurship program is a 100% online degree program. Students can get started by filling out the Drexel Online Application.