Entrepreneurship & Innovation Master of Science (Hons)

**Course Overview**<br/><br/>**This course is taught through block learning**<br/><br/>Our MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation combines business theory and real-world challenges. You will be encouraged and supported to start your own business.<br/><br/>You will explore key theories and business models. Youll learn about business planning, including market research, financial planning and strategic management. This will inform your own business strategy. Youll also learn about the modern business environment, including globalisation and sustainability.<br/><br/>Our course emphasises real-world business skills. Its designed to foster creative problem-solving, resilience and leadership. Youll also learn about modern business tools, such as the application of AI.<br/><br/>You will be encouraged to start your own business alongside your studies. Well provide lots of support and you can apply what you learn to your business. You can also become a member of the Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. Youll have access to a network of business owners, where you can exchange resources and knowledge. You can also use space in the Propeller Hub to develop, test and launch your business idea.<br/><br/>Our block learning approach provides a set schedule with fixed campus days that remain the same throughout your course. This makes it easier to plan around your studies. It gives you plenty of time to use our Propellor Hub, grow your business, or manage life and work commitments.<br/><br/>**Why Study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- We encourage you to start your own business during your studies. This will provide real-world experience and a chance to apply what you learn to your business.<br/><br/><br/>- Join our Centre for SME and Enterprise Development and you can be mentored by our entrepreneurs in residence.<br/><br/><br/>- We won the Business Engagement, Employer Award (University sector) at the Educate North Awards 2025. Weve also been awarded the Small Business Charter.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Youll gain the skills and tools you need to thrive as an entrepreneur. This includes access to expertise, resources, facilities and bespoke learning opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn through practical and engaging learning sessions, as you take part in projects, case studies, simulations, workshops and masterclasses.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop, test and launch your business idea with the support of the Centre for SME and Enterprise Development<br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers** <br/><br/>Our MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you, whether you want to start, grow or innovate. Future careers could include:<br/><br/><br/>- Entrepreneur<br/><br/><br/>- Innovation manager<br/><br/><br/>- Business development executive<br/><br/><br/>- Consultant<br/><br/><br/>- Venture capitalist<br/><br/><br/>If you want to start a business, you will learn about key theories and business models. Youll gain hands-on experience through simulation and project work. This will give you the knowledge and skills to launch your own business. Youll also have the support of our Centre for SME and Enterprise Development.<br/><br/>You may be a current business owner who wants to grow and scale up their business. You can develop your business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills. This will help you to identify new markets and opportunities for your business.<br/><br/>You may also wish to innovate within the business youre working in. This course will teach you key business theories and models to apply to your company. Youll also gain the leadership skills to affect change and make an impact.