Master of Business
Creation (MBC)
A one-year, accredited accelerator plus graduate degree for serious entrepreneurs — offered by the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business in partnership with ATSAC.
Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy · Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Entrepreneur Your Startup.
Entrepreneur Your Future.
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) is an accredited, one-year degree programme for serious entrepreneurs committed to growing their startup company. It is an accelerator plus graduate degree — designed exclusively for entrepreneurs.
The programme features one-on-one mentorship, innovative and practical curriculum, and rich resources to support entrepreneurs. Founders bring their own startup into the programme and build it while learning from experts and each other.
Mission: Help entrepreneurs to launch and grow their companies and build a global community of "dreamers and doers."
Global Reach
Available online for founders in select global locations including Nigeria
Cohort-Based Learning
Learn from colleagues' startup efforts and a variety of challenges and solutions
Abundant Resources
Free working space, expert access, funding opportunities, and marketing support
What Makes MBC Different
Top 10 Ranked
The David Eccles School of Business is ranked among the top 10 schools for entrepreneurship by US News & World Report and Princeton Review.
In Person or Online
Choose between a full-time, two-semester in-person format or a flexible, three-semester online option for founders anywhere.
Accelerator + Degree
Combines the best parts of a business accelerator and a graduate degree to help you advance your startup company.
Focused on Your Startup
Your time and progress revolve around your company. Build your business while accessing classes, people, and resources.
Keep Your Equity
Unlike accelerators, the MBC program does not take any equity in your startup. It is solely focused on accelerating your success.
High-Value & Affordable
Tuition is less than half of many other professional master's degrees, with total value well in excess of the cost.
Choose Your Path
Both formats provide similar benefits — scholarships, mentorship, business grants, and applied coursework.
MBC In-Person
For founders living in the U.S.
- On campus at University of Utah
- 2 semesters
- Daytime, fixed class times
- Scholarships available
- Business grants
- Personal mentorship
- Peer support
- Applied coursework
MBC Online
For founders in the U.S. & select global locations
- Fully online
- 3 semesters
- Evening & flexible schedule
- Scholarships available
- Business grants
- Personal mentorship
- Peer support
- Applied coursework
Is MBC Right for You?
Startup Founders
Entrepreneurs with an existing startup or validated business idea ready to grow.
Early-Stage Innovators
Innovators seeking mentorship, structure, and resources to scale their venture.
Career Switchers
Professionals transitioning into entrepreneurship who want to build their own company.
Global Entrepreneurs
Founders from Nigeria and select global locations who want to join the online programme.
We're Covering 80% of Your Tuition
The MBC programme costs $25,000. Through the ATSAC × David Eccles School of Business partnership scholarship, eligible Abia State entrepreneurs pay just $5,000 — a saving of $20,000.
This scholarship is made possible exclusively through ATSAC's partnership with the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business.
Full Programme Cost
$25,000
University of Utah MBC tuition
ATSAC × University of Utah Scholarship
$20,000
Covered by the ATSAC × David Eccles partnership on your behalf
Your Cost
$5,000
Total you pay to earn the degree
* Scholarship is subject to eligibility criteria and ATSAC selection process. Limited places available.
Take the First Step Towards
Your Graduate Degree
Express your interest in the ATSAC-sponsored MBC programme. Our team will guide you through the full University of Utah application process.
ATSAC × David Eccles School of Business
Through this partnership, ATSAC connects Abia State entrepreneurs with a world-class, top-10 ranked entrepreneurship programme — giving founders the tools, mentorship, and credentials to compete globally.
University of Utah · David Eccles School of Business · Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy · Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute