MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.

To be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in any subject or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
2. A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience, such as such as sea captaincy qualifications or marine related work experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.

We recognise the importance of funding and scholarships in helping you achieve your academic ambitions.

Generous and varied scholarships and bursaries are available.

As a Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSc) graduate, you’ll be equipped to build a successful career in entrepreneurship, innovation management, strategic management, and business development.

The programme is designed to equip you with the strategic mindset, creative problem-solving abilities, and practical skills essential for success in today’s dynamic and fast-evolving business landscape. Throughout your studies, you’ll engage with businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors through guest lectures, workshops, and live projects. This distinctive combination of academic excellence, practical engagement, and institutional support will enable you to build a strong professional profile.

You’ll develop a strong blend of qualitative and quantitative skills to assess opportunities, design innovative solutions, and navigate uncertainty. On graduation, you’ll be able to create innovative business models, build scalable ventures, and deliver strategic innovation, supported by an entrepreneurial mindset, leadership capability, digital awareness, and cross-functional expertise valued across industries.

Core modules

• Professional & Research Skills
• Innovation Management
• Technology & Transformation
• Business Venture Creation
• Entrepreneurial Marketing
• Growth Strategy

Optional modules

• Ethics, Sustainability & Circular Economy
• Brand Management
• Marketing and Strategy Dissertation
• New Venture Plan