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    Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS

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    Columbia, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $30,160.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $30,160 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year program blending engineering principles, business analytics, innovation theories, entrepreneurship, and startup practices. Includes required courses on project management, prototyping, feasibility analysis, new venture development, entrepreneurial laboratory, and business electives, culminating in a comprehensive exam.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US F-1 post-completion OPT); possible 24-month STEM OPT extension if the student’s CIP code on the I-20 is STEM-eligible

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $30,160 across 30 required credits.
    Is Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
    Is Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering - MS at University of South Carolina-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.