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Manhattanville College Offers New Master of Education In Entrepreneurship Degree
For educators who do not want to teach in the classroom, Manhattanville College's Master of Education in Entrepreneurship may be the answer.
Purchase, NY June 12, 2015 -- Manhattanville College is offering a new Master of Education in Entrepreneurship program, a joint venture between the School of Education and the School of Business, and unique for colleges in the Northeast.
“This interdisciplinary program is very exciting because it is designed for individuals with an entrepreneurial and creative bent who are interested in working in or developing businesses related to education (tutoring, consulting, early childhood centers/day cares, preschools, learning centers, publishing),” says Dr. Shelley B. Wepner, Dean and Professor of the School of Education.
“As the economy continues to pressure educational institutions and startups, those involved must become adept at being able to maintain a business focus and thus ensure the success of our educational system. The blended curriculum of this new degree is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of running an educational venture,” says Dr. Anthony R. Davidson, Dean of the School of Business.
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The 30-credit degree combines core courses in education, including human development, ethics in education settings, and multicultural perspectives, with core business courses including marketing, analytical and financial tools.
A set of electives allows students to individualize their programs to their specific areas of interest within education and/or business in consultation with an advisor.
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Information about the program can be obtained by contacting the School of Education Administration at 914.323.5142 or edschool@mville.edu.
About Manhattanville College:
Manhattanville College (www.manhattanville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence and social and civic action. Manhattanville prepares students to be ethical and socially responsible leaders in a global community. Located just 30 minutes from New York City, Manhattanville serves 1,700 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students from more than 50 countries and 30 states. Founded in 1841, the College offers more than 50 undergraduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, and offers graduate programs in Education, Business, Creative Writing, as well as Continuing and Executive Education programs.
