Brown University's one–year, Masters of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME), is a STEM degree (ScM) degree based in the School of Engineering. The prgram begins in June (summer–fall–spring) for all students, with the two summer courses delivered fully online.
PRIME combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills for success in the rapidly evolving world of business and technology. Students gain core business skills in finance, strategy, marketing, decision making, globalization and management as well as career developing and networking opportunities throughout the program.
Distinct features of our program include:
- Two enrollment options: residential or fully online
- Rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum
- Dedicated career planning and professional coaching support
- High faculty–to–student ratio
- Access to the entire engineering user facilities, including the Brown Design Workshop, and The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, furthering the mission of making entrepreneurship an essential part of the Brown experience.
- Internship program while completing the program
- The week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay area enables students to interact with company executives, government representatives, and technologists, richly enhancing their classroom experiences.
- International students may utilize OPT, Optional Practical Training, after completing the program on campus for the fall and spring terms.
Program of Study: For degree completion, students must complete at least 6 required courses plus 2 electives. The two required summer courses are delivered fully online and begin in summer. For full-time on campus students, in person classes begin in the fall term.
PRIME graduates have secured positions in consulting, investment banking, health/medical companies, information technology, traditional engineering companies, small technology firms and as founders of new ventures.
