MBC Global

Master of Business Creation Global

Join the Accredited & Award-Winning Program to Grow Your Startup

The Master of Business Creation (MBC) is now enrolling globally in select locations in this award-winning program for entrepreneurs to grow their startup at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. It is designed to be high-value and affordable for founders. It offers applied curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, experienced faculty, access to funding, and marketing support to help founders accelerate sales, while also earning an accredited master’s degree.

Established in 2019, the MBC combines the best of a startup accelerator with a graduate business-degree at a university ranked top-10 for entrepreneurship. Hundreds of founders have participated in the program. Participants need a revenue-generating startup to be eligible. Enroll in one of three formats: MBC Online (U.S.), MBC In-Person (U.S.), or MBC Global (Online). The program is provided by the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.

Mission: Help entrepreneurs to launch and grow their companies and build a global community of “doers.”

Objective: Become the preeminent, U.S. accredited, global graduate degree for entrepreneurs.

In partnership with:

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

MBC Global Locations

The Master of Business Creation program is offered in select locations around the world. For each location, local experts provide one-on-one mentorship to each founder in the program, who also work together as a cohort to grow their companies together.

MBC Africa

Join the Master of Business Creation program to grow your startup company in select countries in Africa.

MBC Canada

Join the Master of Business Creation program to grow your startup company in select locations in Canada.

Future Locations

We will be adding more locations for MBC Global. Check back and request information so we can send you updates.

Request Information

Want more details, information, and updates about the MBC program? Submit your contact information, and any questions you have, then we’ll get back to you.

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Sign up for an upcoming, online information session to meet with MBC faculty, get an overview of how the program works and how to apply, and ask questions.

Admissions & Program Details

MBC Global Application Timeline for Fall 2025

(Subject to Change)

Here are important dates and deadlines to join the MBC Global program starting fall semester in 2025 (in select locations):

  • Application opens – Aug. 1, 2024
  • Priority application deadline – March 20, 2025
  • Regular application deadline – June 15, 2025 – Applications may be considered past this date if space is available.
  • Extended application deadline – Aug. 7, 2025 – All applications must be submitted by this date.
  • Classes start – Aug. 18, 2025

(Subject to Change)

Program Costs

  • $16,000 USD total tuition costs (starting fall 2025)
  • Excludes application fees, seat fee, or any incidental costs

(Subject to Change)

Requirements to be admitted to the MBC Africa program include:

  • MBC program application
  • Bachelor’s degree & transcripts (4-year degree required)
  • English language proficiency
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Company details (revenue-generating or close-to-revenue-generating company required)
  • Short essay
  • Video pitch
  • Resume

MBC Global Program One-Sheet

Get a brief overview about the MBC Global program by downloading our one-sheet. Then we welcome you to request information and start an application.

MBC Global Overview Presentation

Want detailed information about the MBC Global program? Download our program overview presentation for information about curriculum, admissions, etc.

More Info about MBC

Learn more about about the Master of Business Creation program by visiting the primary website landing page for all program options. The program is available in-person and online for founders living in the U.S. and online for founders living globally.

MBC News & Announcements

Master of Business Creation Program Expands Globally (Oct. 17, 2024)

52 Founders Enroll in the Master of Business Creation Program for Fall 2024 (Oct. 2, 2024)

19 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation Online Program in Summer 2024 (Aug. 22, 2024)

41 Founders Graduate from Master of Business Creation in Spring 2024 (June 6, 2024)

Master of Business Creation Wins 2023 Utah Innovation Award (Nov. 1, 2023)

Publications & Resources

Master of Business Creation Annual Report 2023-24 (Nov. 13, 2024)

Master of Business Creation One-Sheet Overview (Nov. 21, 2024)

Contact Us

Master of Business Creation
David Eccles School of Business | University of Utah
Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building
1655 East Campus Center Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

MBC@Eccles.Utah.edu (U.S. Program & General)
MBCGlobal@Eccles.Utah.edu (International Program)
801-585-1621

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