McMaster University

Overview

Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation at McMaster University is tailored for engineers and innovators eager to transform technical concepts into tangible products, ventures, or intrapreneurial projects. This program emphasizes the development of skills essential for opportunity identification, innovation strategy, and sustainable technology advancement, all backed by a curriculum that integrates industry insights with practical, venture-focused experiences.

What you'll study

The program is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial and innovative skills through a blend of foundational learning, hands-on projects, and venture-oriented activities. Students typically advance from core concepts in entrepreneurship and innovation to practical applications that aid in evaluating opportunities, developing solutions, and communicating with stakeholders.

Typical learning components include:

• Fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on opportunity recognition, value creation, and innovation strategies
• Concepts of technology commercialization and product development
• Approaches to business model and market validation
• Leadership, intrapreneurship, and practices in corporate innovation
• Hands-on projects, case-based learning, and/or a capstone venture activity

Note: Please verify the specific modules, credit requirements, and capstone details on McMaster’s official program page.

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess an honours bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, or a related field for the Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation pathway. A minimum B average (equivalent to a McMaster 7.0 GPA out of 12) is required in the final year of all courses.

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are well-equipped for a variety of roles in engineering entrepreneurship and innovation. They may pursue careers as product managers, innovation consultants, or start their own ventures, leveraging their skills in technology development and market strategies to drive successful outcomes in diverse industries.