Program Overview Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor

Why Study Leadership and Entrepreneurship?

UMBC’s program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership empowers professionals to drive organizational change or thrive as they lead their own businesses, including a separate focus for those pursuing careers in the arts.

Whether you are working within an existing business or want to start your own, UMBC’s program will teach you the real-world skills needed to thrive. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, students learn how to bring an entrepreneurial mindset, innovative practices, and thoughtful leadership to their organizations. Undergraduate students can minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, including a focus on Arts Entrepreneurship, or pursue accelerated options for master’s and certificate programs. Graduate students can pursue a Master of Professional Studies, as well as certificates, with pathways in Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Socialpreneurship so that you can tailor your education to your interests and career goals.

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Which Program is Right for You?

Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor gives you the opportunity to learn how to become successful agents and advocates of change at work, in your community, and in society at large, with a specific focus on the arts.

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Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.

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Ready to Apply?

Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Application Deadlines

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Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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