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Master of Science

MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online

Looking to launch your own venture or drive innovation within an organisation?

The Master of Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of the role of entrepreneurial activity inside and outside an organisation. Organisations live in an era of constant change and need to adapt and innovate continuously. The distance-learning programme will equip business professionals with the skills and knowledge to identify and respond to market opportunities. You’ll learn to foster an ethos of innovation within teams embedding a culture of entrepreneurship to stimulate growth.

You will develop a pioneering mindset with our MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online course. You will learn the big picture approach to help you reflect upon challenges in new and innovative ways. If you’re striving to affect change and maximise organisational success, this programme is for you.

The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Online programme can be studied full-time over a 12 month period or part-time over a 21 month period providing flexibility around your commitments.

Why Online?

Got questions about online study? Our Online Programmes Director, Navdeep Chouhan, answers some frequently asked questions about studying online with us.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).

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Duration options

This course is available Full-Time (1 year) and Part-Time (2 years).

Next start date

February 2024

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For added flexibility, this online course can be studied over 12 months or on a part-time basis over 21 months while still receiving the same quality teaching.

Course Details

MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online

Our Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Online will provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurial activities within an organisation. Students who undertake this course will be able to hone their skills in the area of innovation, entrepreneurial, and intrapreneurial activities.

To enable you to make the right decisions for your business, you’ll develop an understanding of entrepreneurial business models and the key concepts in enterprise. This will enable you to critically evaluate new venture creation by assessing and mitigating risk and market entry options.  You’ll also learn about the different types of funding available as well as the barriers and challenges facing entrepreneurial activity within organisations today.

The benefits of real business innovation can only be achieved within the right culture. This online-learning programme explores the company processes along with teaching you the essential skills to manage teams to foster entrepreneurial behaviours among staff.

We are focused on your learning experience and this course is taught by experienced business professionals in small workshop-style classes to ensure you can benefit from greater interaction with your tutors. With an emphasis on practical based learning and relevant real-life application, upon completion of this course you will have the skills and attributes employers demand to take your career to a senior level.

Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.

Enjoy Flexibility – studying at our online campus gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day, with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus.

Our programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.

 

Course Modules

This course is available full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years). For full-time study mode students will complete 60 credits each semester and for part-time 30 credits each semester.

  • Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
  • Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
  • Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
  • Funding and Financial Management of the Enterprise (15 credits)
  • Sustainable Innovation Management (15 credits)
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship) (15 credits)
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership and Management (15 credits)
  • Social Enterprise (15 credits)
  • New Venture Creation (15 credits)
  • Business Project (45 credits)
  • Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Helping you become more employable is our priority and we are the only business school in the UK to offer professional development coaching to all our postgraduate students. You will benefit from our Professional Development Module including one to one professional coaching and a bespoke Personal Development Plan.

This is testament to our dedication to helping you achieve your ambitions.

To find out more about how you can benefit from our professional development support, watch our short video.

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  • MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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    • Full-time: Online
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You can also study this course at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?

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Course Information

 

To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.

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You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and Dissertation/Project work.

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This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

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Employability We Set You Up For Success

We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

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Fees and Applying

 

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

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October 2022 - June 2023

£9,000 (UK/EU/International students)

October 2023 - June 2024

£10,750 (UK/EU/International students)

All fees include a deposit of £250

You could be eligible for a postgraduate student loan to study this course. We offer a range of bursaries and awards available to students for the development of skills in the professional services sector.

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We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

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