Course Overview

Business innovation has become crucial for corporate success and national competitiveness. On our MSc Business Innovation, you will learn how business innovation is a multifaceted process involving not only technological change but also:

business model innovation

new forms of organization

new skill sets

new working processes.

Our MSc Business Innovation offers you a comprehensive understanding of a range of business innovation issues including innovation drivers; innovation systems at national, regional, and sectoral levels; strategic management of innovation processes; globalization of innovation; the role of networks and social capital; big data; data-driven decision-making; issues related to science, technology and innovation policy.

Business innovation graduates can pursue career paths in management, business, industry, and policymaking. They can be found in all kinds of businesses and organizations and are employable wherever there is the management of innovation needs. Possible professions include:

human resources officer

management consultant

operational researcher

logistics and distribution manager

marketing executive

systems analyst

The MSc also provides a strong foundation for Ph.D. research in this area.

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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.