The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship's fully online Master of Science in Entrepreneurship with a major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises will prepare students to help companies meet the demands of today without jeopardizing future generations.
Throughout this online program, students will be taught by industry leaders and professionals to create, manage, and lead social and sustainable enterprises.
Download our brochure for more information, or contact grad@jmc.fsu.edu.
The Jim Moran College is currently waiving the GRE
Admission to graduate study at Florida State University is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department determines admissibility to the degree program. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions. The minimum university graduate admission requirement is all students must hold a bachelor's or graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution. We admit students to our main-campus graduate program for fall semester only. Admissions decisions will be sent via email to the email address included in your application. Deadline: July 1.
- Complete and submit the University Admissions Office's Online Application. Materials to be submitted within the application are as follows:
- Current Resume or C.V.
- Applicant Statement Questions (online form)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation - at least one academic reference letter is required (recommendation letters are submitted electronically through the online application)
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of $30. Applications will not be reviewed until the fee has been paid
- Submit a completed Residency Affidavit. All applicants must submit this form, which is completed online through the application portal
- Arrange for copies of official transcripts to be sent from each college or university attended. These must come from the schools; student copies of unofficial transcripts are not acceptable for formal admission
- Unofficial or student copies are acceptable to evaluate applications, but official transcripts directly from the institutions are required for formal admission to Florida State University
- Current or recently graduated FSU students are not required to submit official transcripts, unless you have attended other institutions after graduating from FSU
- Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or an equivalent nationally standardized graduate admission test. Request to have test scores sent to FSU
- GRE requirements are currently waived until Fall 2026.
- International applicants: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for students who did not earn an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking country
The MSE degree, with a major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises, requires a total of 30 credit hours:
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 throughout the year:
- Textiles and Apparel in Florence, Italy
- Exploring Hospitality Entrepreneurship in Florence, Italy
- Supply Chain in Panama City, Panama
- Hospitality Management in Valencia, Spain
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.
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