Course Overview

You will benefit from support from the School of Business Careers Team and our Student Enterprise Academic Lead, who work with you to ensure you are supported in achieving your aspirations.

The Leicester Innovation Hub provides a dedicated space for students and local companies to utilize innovation support and expertise.

The broad scope of the MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation would open up a wide range of entrepreneurial and managerial roles for graduates, including innovation management, venture capital, entrepreneurial activities, and consultancy.

Our Career Development Service is here to support you with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering, and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals. The course will analyze the dynamics of the business environment and the scope for the strategic response; interpret and evaluate management problems and issues, including the consumer’s needs and the political, social, and technological contexts within which organizations operate to address the uncertainties of innovation and entrepreneurship. It will also provide you with the skills to identify the most appropriate tools and methods for data acquisition, assessment, analysis, and dissemination and how to overcome barriers to change.

You will develop analytical, reasoning, interpersonal, team-working, and communication skills. You can identify problems, evaluate and analyze business and innovation scenarios and consider alternative solutions.

In addition, you will benefit from the Leicester Innovation Hub. The Hub provides a creative space and access to expertise for entrepreneurs, innovators, and local companies to develop new ideas and start-ups and dedicated innovation support for you to capitalize on your innovative ideas and network with like-minded people.

This course has been designed for both individual entrepreneurs and corporate entrepreneurship and as well as for those who want to be aspiring and innovative managers.

General Eligibility

An excellent second-class UK honors degree, equivalent, or postgraduate diploma from a recognized institution.

Or a relevant graduate-level professional qualification.

Or demonstrable experience relevant practical experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, or the financial sector.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.