As the nation begins to recover from the economic downturn, individuals who have used the economic downturn as an opportunity to earn their masters degree online may find more success launching their entrepreneurial endeavors.
To help these individuals start their own business and stimulate the economy, several schools have begun offering online degree programs that can help budding entrepreneurs gain the skills they will need to launch successful ventures.
The University of Texas at Dallas’s School of Management recently became the only state college to offer a masters degree in entrepreneurship, the Dallas Morning News reports. School officials say the program was designed to be completed in two to three years and is intended to cater to working professionals.
The program was created in response to a growing demand for campus-based and online degree programs in entrepreneurship, as the number of colleges offering these programs has doubled over the past 11 years, according to the media outlet.
Education professionals in Phoenix have responded to this trend by launching a fully online college for budding entrepreneurs called the International School of Entrepreneurship, the Arizona Republic reports.
Through the school, working adults and aspiring small business owners can take classes that are taught by seasoned professionals, which could help them succeed in online degree programs.
There are many other online schools that have masters degree programs that can aide a budding entrepreneur, such as Kaplan University, Ashford University and Grand Canyon University.













February 16, 2010
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February 28, 2010
i am looking for a online degree in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation
April 29, 2010
Wow, I love it! What type of courses would this entail?
May 5, 2010
I already have my bachelors degree in marleting. How many courses would I need to take to get a Masters, and is financial aid available for those seeking a Masters degree?
May 7, 2010
Hi Kathleen:
Many MBA programs have an emphasis area in entrepreneurship. In fact, you find an one that does by using our College Matching Service – just click on online MBA.