UCI创新与创业硕士（MIE）是UC系统中唯一的此类计划，它为希望从事创业者（创新以组建新公司）和内部创业者的学生提供广泛的整合式沉浸式学术和实践经验。 （在现有公司内部进行创新）。该计划为学生提供有关创新和企业家精神过程的核心主题的知识，包括通过精益创业方法确定新的创业机会，开发业务模型，准备业务计划，组建团队，筹集包括风险投资在内的必要融资，以及开展新业务。在加州大学尔湾分校的企业生态系统中，它还提供了丰富的经验学习机会。
Now available in a one-year or two-year format, the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) is the only program of its kind in the UC System, and provides extensive integrated and immersive academic and practical experience for those looking to embark on careers as entrepreneurs (innovating to form new companies) and intrapreneurs (innovating within existing companies). The program provides you with knowledge on core topics on the process of innovation and entrepreneurship, including identifying new venture opportunities through lean startup methodology, developing a business model, preparing a business plan, assembling a team, raising the necessary financing including venture capital and launching a new business. It is also rich in experiential learning opportunities within the UCI entrepreneurial ecosystem.