Build businesses that create lasting value for people, the planet, and profit.
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship with a major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises, a fully online program to accommodate working professionals, prepares students to launch, grow, and lead organizations that generate both financial success and meaningful social and environmental impact. Designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders in commercial roles, this program equips students to develop innovative ventures that embrace the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.
Sustainable solutions must also be affordable. Through coursework in entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, risk management, and strategy, students develop the skills to hold future stakeholders accountable to the business case for sustainability. Entrepreneurs that are intentional about the business case for sustainability will make a compelling case for inevitability. For example, students learn to trace a cost through a company's value chain and show leadership where the sustainable option is also the cheaper one.
Graduates are prepared to launch mission-driven startups, lead sustainability initiatives within established organizations, advise businesses on sustainability strategy, and drive innovation across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Whether creating a new venture or transforming an existing organization, students graduate ready to lead businesses that deliver long-term economic value while making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Download our brochure for more information, or contact grad@jmc.fsu.edu.
Admission to graduate study at Florida State University follows a two-step evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, while the academic department reviews applicants for admission into the degree program. Final admission is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions.
Requirements and Deadlines
The minimum requirement for graduate admission is a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from an international institution. The Jim Moran College is currently waiving the GRE requirement.
We admit students to our main-campus graduate programs for the fall semester only, and admissions decisions will be sent via email to the address provided in your application.
Deadline: July 1
- Apply Online
Complete the Florida State University Online Application. Materials submitted through the application include:
- Current resume or C.V.
- Responses to the Applicant Statement Questions (online form)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- At least one must be an academic reference.
- Letters are submitted electronically through the application.
- Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee.
- Applications will not be reviewed until the fee has been paid.
- Complete Your Residency Affidavit
Complete the Residency Affidavit through the online application portal.
- Submit Official Transcripts
Arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from each college or university attended.
- Unofficial transcripts may be used during the application review process.
- Official transcripts are required for final admission to Florida State University.
- Current or recently graduated FSU students are not required to submit FSU transcripts unless they attended another institution after graduating.
- Submit Test Scores (If Required)
Request that GRE, GMAT, or equivalent scores be sent directly to Florida State University.
- GRE requirements are currently waived through Fall 2026.
- Meet English Language Requirements (International Applicants)
Applicants who did not earn an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking country must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
The MSE degree, with a major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises, requires a total of 30 credit hours:
Please be aware that some online classes may require students to use a testing center to complete their exams. This is at the professor's discretion.
While we offer completely online graduate programs, please note that courses may be delivered as either asynchronous or synchronous.
Please direct any questions you may have about the structure of the online courses to grad@jmc.fsu.edu.
Core Curriculum
The current core curriculum (9 credit hours) required to be taken by all MSE students includes the following:
- ENT5417 Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs (3 Credit Hours)
- ENT 5128 Strategy Formulation (3 Credit Hours)
- ENT5216 Foundations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
Major Curriculum
All MSE Social and Sustainable Enterprise students are required to take the following major curriculum (12 credit hours):
- ENT 5516 Measuring ESG Impacts (3 Credit Hours)
- ENT 5634 Systems Thinking: Solving Wicked Problems (3 Credit Hours)
- ENT 5805 Leveraging Technology to Achieve Social and Sustainable Goals (3 Credit Hours)
- ENT 5806 Sustainable Value Chains in a Net Zero Carbon World (3 Credit Hours)
Elective Curriculum
Social and Sustainable Enterprise students are required to take 9 hours of elective coursework. Elective options include the following, but are not limited to:
- Issues in Environmental Science (3 Credit Hours)
- Ethics in Management (3 Credit Hours)
- Social and Sustainable Marketing and Branding (3 Credit Hours)
- Building for ESG Investment (3 Credit Hours)
- Clinical Skills (3 Credit Hours)
- Sustainability and Human Rights in the Business World (3 Credit Hours)
International Experience Curriculum
An international program (IP) experience is highly encouraged. The following IP opportunities are available:
- Exploring Hospitality Entrepreneurship in Florence, Italy (Spring Break)
Salary Information: National Association of Colleges and Employers, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Representative Job Titles: Social Entrepreneur / Founder, Sustainability Manager, ESG Analyst, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Nonprofit Director, Impact Investment Analyst, Operations Manager, Policy Consultant, Program Manager, Environmental Consultant
Representative Employers: Social Enterprises, Nonprofit Organizations, Sustainability Consulting Firms, Government Agencies, Corporations with ESG Programs, Impact Investment Firms, International Development Organizations, Environmental NGOs, Corporate Responsibility Departments, Startups Focused on Social Innovation