Engineering and Innovation Entrepreneurship, MEIE

Program Description:

The Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, Wright State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Raj Soin College of Business offer the Master’s in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship program (MEIE). The MEIE program prepares students for innovation and entrepreneurship through seven key goals:

1. To expose students to the concepts of entrepreneurship from both a business and engineering perspective
2. To emphasize problem solving and creative thinking
3. To provide first-hand experience in generating a business plan
4. To provide students with practical industry experience from concept development in preparation for market introduction
5. To expose students to multiple engineering and business disciplines, and to work in diverse, multi-cultural teams
6. To provide students the opportunity to interact with, and learn from Dayton area high tech entrepreneurs
7. To produce graduates who have the technical expertise and the keen understanding of the business environment needed to succeed in entrepreneurial activities

Admissions Requirements:

This program seeks individuals with a solid undergraduate record who have a strong desire to pursue success in entrepreneurial endeavors. Applicants from any undergraduate major will be considered, though students with a background in engineering, business, or science are likely to be better prepared for the program. Graduates will have a distinct advantage having acquired both technical expertise and business acumen through the program’s unique combined perspective. Applicants with one or more years of experience in engineering or business are encouraged to apply. Requirements for regular admission are:

A completed bachelor’s degree (minimum GPA 2.7)

Competent GRE scores for applicants whose undergraduate degree is not from an ABET-accredited engineering program (GMAT scores will be considered for applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in engineering.)

Additional prerequisite coursework may be required for students whose undergraduate degree is not in engineering.

To apply:

Submit graduate application form and application fee:  https://www.wright.edu/graduate-school/admissions/apply-now

Submit transcripts from all prior colleges

A GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT score for candidates from non-ABET accredited engineering programs.

International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 550/213 or an IELTS score of at least 6.

Program admission decisions are based on complete application information including overall academic performance and standardized
test scores where applicable.

Facilities:

Graduate students have access to a wide range of computer systems interconnected by local and wide-area networks. Access is available to high-end graphics workstations, track-specific, and well-equipped teaching and research laboratories, central file servers, and personal computers.

For additional information:

• Engineering and Innovation Entrepreneurship, MEIE
• Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering
• College of Engineering and Computer Science