Course Overview

The digital transformation of business including the emergence of new digital business models has become a crucial issue for leaders in the vast majority of organizations. This MSc Entrepreneurship gives you the necessary expertise vital for organizations to be able to navigate the challenges in this era of digital business.

This Master's degree provides a specialist offering in entrepreneurship and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of a range of issues including:

entrepreneurial skill sets

entrepreneurial finance

importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in business strategy

entrepreneurship and new technologies

the role of networks and social capital

management of specific business projects

the role of technology and innovation policy. 

Start-up guidance is part of the program, as well as practical skills in relation to entrepreneurship such as elaboration of business plans including design, delivery, and finance.

The program links theory and practice. You will gain extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and tools for analyzing and coping with crucial issues of business innovation and digital transformation of business, in various types of firms. Critical thinking and problem-focused decision-making are key components of the program of study.

Entrepreneurship graduates are employable everywhere and the management of entrepreneurial processes is crucial for corporate success. Possible professions include:

human resources officer

management consultant

operational researcher

logistics and distribution manager

marketing executive

systems analyst.

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General Eligibility

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.