Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Engineering

The Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Engineering (PRIME) merges engineering science and design with innovation and entrepreneurship.

Students experience the process of creating value for technology, learning how to develop embryonic ideas, and how to bring them to the marketplace. During the summer or winter break, a two-week global immersion trip will be organized for all students (required). Through preparation for the trip and interactions with engineering, science, business and government leaders in a foreign country, students will gain a better understanding of the political, social and cultural dynamics that influence the business climate in different world regions. A different country will be chosen each year.

The program curriculum can be accomplished in two semesters by completing the following eight courses: 

• Business Engineering Fundamentals I & II (ENGN 2110 & 2120)
• Innovation and Technology Management I & II (ENGN 2130 & 2140)
• Technology Entrepreneurship & Commercialization I & II (ENGN 2150 & 2160)
• Emerging and Breakthrough Technologies (ENGN 2980 S38)
• Global Immersion Experience and Entrepreneurship Lab (ENGN 2180)

Any modifications of this program must be approved in advance by a PRIME advisor. Substitutions are possible in certain cases (e.g. transfer credit, five-year master's students).

Requirements

• Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended or in which you are currently enrolled. Please upload a copy of your transcript to the online application. Please do not mail a hard copy of your transcript when you apply. 
• A personal statement outlining your background as well as educational and professional objectives. Please tell us how you believe PRIME will help you achieve these goals.
• Three letters of recommendation by persons well qualified to speak from first-hand knowledge about your potential for graduate study.  At least one of these letters should be from someone who can vouch for your abilities in your major area of study. 
• GRE Scores  (The PRIME program will accept GMAT scores)
• TOEFL/IELTS Scores for all International applicants whose native language is not English
• Please note that PRIME does not require a writing sample.