Master of Business Creation (MBC) Program 2026

About

The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah is a unique one-year master's degree that combines accelerator resources with academic rigor, designed for entrepreneurs seeking to rapidly grow their startups through personalized mentorship, practical courses, and a strong entrepreneurial network, with applications opening in August 2025.

Benefits

• 🎓 Professional Degree
• Earn a recognized master's degree from a top business school.
• 🚀 Accelerator Resources
• Access to accelerator resources to help rapidly develop the startup project.
• 👥 Personalized Mentorship
• Receive personalized mentorship and entrepreneurial resources.
• 🌐 Networking Opportunities
• Expand entrepreneurial network connections.
• 💰 Affordable Tuition
• Enjoy reasonable program fees and scholarship opportunities.
• 💼 Equity Retention
• Maintain ownership of startup equity.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to founders with startups looking for rapid growth, primarily targeting applicants from the U.S. and specific global regions.
• 🎓 Educational Requirement
• Must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (waivers available in special cases).
• 💼 Business Stage
• Suitable for startups that have revenue or have at least validated their market, not for those still in early product development or personal service sectors.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents.
• ⏰ Application Materials
• Must submit various materials including company information, promotional video, resume, and essays.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Attendance Requirement
• Must attend classes either in-person or online as per chosen format.
• 🎤 Application Submission
• Complete and submit all required application materials by the deadlines.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full-time commitment for the duration of the program.
• 💵 Tuition Payment
• Payment of tuition fees required upon acceptance into the program.

Target Region

Open to founders primarily from the U.S. and select global regions.

Target Sector

Focused on entrepreneurship and business innovation.