Masters in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Brown University undergraduates have the opportunity spend a fifth year at Brown to earn a Masters of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship degree.

Complete a total of 6 courses: 6 required courses | 2 electives waived
In the online application, 5th year students apply 2 electives from their undergraduate studies toward the electives required in PRIME; which provides a 25% tuition reduction ($8,509 per course).

  • Regular Admissions Deadline: February 1, 2025
  • Brown 5th Year Deadline: April 1, 2025

Upcoming information sessions:

All information sessions are 45 minutes long with the final 15 minutes reserved for Q+A

Coming soon!

Unique Features of PRIME

  • Condensed June-May schedule allows students to gain hard skills and professional experience in just one year
  • The program can be completed in the traditional face-to-face format on campus or fully online for working professionals
  • Learn core business skills in finance, strategy, marketing, decision making, globalization and management
  • Students use the tools they gained in class at an organization aligned with their career interests in an internship program with a PRIME-partnering company during their studies
  • Participate in business immersion activities in a week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay area, where students interact with company executives, government representatives, and technologists, richly enhancing their classroom experiences
  • PRIME's dedicated space for students is equipped with the necessary infrastructure to carry out class assignments and projects

Application Process and Materials

  • Open to students from any undergraduate concentration; apply during senior year
  • Application fee waived for Brown student applicants
  • Final deadline for Brown seniors to submit their application is May 1, 2023

Required Materials for Brown 5th-Year Applicants

  • Unofficial transcript from Brown
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Personal statement: 1000-1500 words stating your reason to pursue graduate work. Opportunity to express your interest pertaining to the development of the business and technical foundations for successful careers in areas related to innovation and entrepreneurship. The statement should include examples of your past work in your chosen field, your plans to continue your study at Brown
  • 2 Video Essays 1: personal |  2: professional
    Recording time: 60s max
  • GRE waived
  • TOEFL is not required