Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MSc

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to launch and grow your own ventures. Explore the intersection of entrepreneurship with psychology, creativity and risk-taking, and learn how to identify and evaluate opportunities in the market. The module emphasises a customer-focused approach, enabling you to pinpoint avenues for future growth. Gain practical experience in crafting business plans and delivering them.

Compulsory

Dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurial leadership and risk management. Explore the critical role of leaders in navigating uncertainties and turning challenges into opportunities. Develop skills in creativity, planning, leadership and problem-solving, all within a supportive and multicultural environment.

This module is designed to include the criteria set out by the CMI for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice¹.

Compulsory

Make strategic financial decisions that drive sustainable business growth. Delve into advanced financial analysis, investment appraisal and sustainable finance practices. You will also gain the skills to optimise financial performance, mitigate risk and seize opportunities.

Compulsory

Navigate the changing world of innovation and technology. Explore the latest concepts, practical tools, and real-world case studies to drive innovation and lead change. From understanding the latest trends like generative AI and IoT to mastering change management strategies, you should gain the confidence to apply your knowledge to create sustainable business competitive advantage.

Compulsory

This is an extended master’s course incorporating a 6-8 month period of professional practice. This will either be an on-campus simulated experience or a six-month external placement.

If you selected this variant of the master’s course you will:

• apply your academic knowledge and skills to a real-world project brief related to your field of study
• gain valuable industry insights and skills as you combine academic learning with practical experience
• start your professional practice after completing the first 120 credits of your course
• External professional placements² must be sourced by the end of semester one, to start at the end of semester two. If you are unsuccessful at sourcing a six-month placement, you will automatically commence the on-campus simulated experience. You’ll be assessed on your learning through the 60-credit Professional Practice Project (dissertation). This project will be linked to your professional practice experience
• The professional practice option incurs a higher fee than the 12-month master’s programme. Additionally, you will incur increased living expenses due to the extended duration of the course.

For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.

• Gain valuable industry insights and skills as you apply your academic knowledge and skills to a professional placement.
• The placement must be sourced and secured by you during your first semester. Our careers and employability team are available to support you with the sourcing process.
• Start your professional placement after completing the first 120 credits of your course.
• You’ll be assessed on your learning through the 60-credit Professional Placement Project (dissertation). This project will be linked to your professional placement experience.
• The professional placement option is subject to additional fees, living costs, visa requirements, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.²

For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

Dissertation – 60 credits

Apply key learnings through an in-depth research project on a chosen topic. You will be guided by an academic supervisor to identify a research problem based on a literature gap or a real-world organisational issue. Through independent research, you will select appropriate methods, critically evaluate findings, and deliver meaningful insights and recommendations.

Building on research methods classes, you should strengthen skills in literature analysis, data collection and interpretation, supported by one-on-one supervision. Completing the dissertation should equip you with expertise in critical analysis, specialised knowledge in your topic, and the ability to present research findings clearly and logically.

If you have completed either a professional placement² or professional practice experience, your dissertation will be linked to it and will assess this experience.

Internship Project – 60 credits

Apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Through a supervised nine-week internship, you will work on challenging and hands-on projects with industry mentors. You should develop critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, while building a strong professional network. Our dedicated careers and employability team will guide you every step of the way from internship sourcing and application to completion.

You will be responsible for sourcing your nine-week internship by the end of semester two of your course. All internships are subject to university approval and will be completed during semester three of the course. Your final 60-credit project will be based on this experience.

Internship experiences are subject to additional living costs, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.

Compulsory