Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Distance Learning), MSc, part-time at University of Portsmouth

Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Distance Learning), MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Part-time, Distance	2 years	January, May, September	find out	find out

About Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Distance Learning), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Join one of the UK’s most entrepreneurial cities to grow your business knowledge and career prospects.

Prepare to boost the success of the businesses you work for or establish a high-growth new business on this MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Master's.

Master the techniques you need to distinguish yourself as a creative and proficient business professional — whether you're part of an existing organisation or setting up a new business — and graduate ready to use your innovation and entrepreneurial understanding to drive increased profits, spur accelerated business growth, and create more job opportunities within an organisation.

Throughout this course, you'll:

discover key innovation management and entrepreneurship frameworks, which are used to guide the development of constructive business policies and strategies
understand the internal and external factors that impact innovation within an organisation, including economic, social, environmental, and technological challenges
conduct detailed studies into markets and customers, including the impact of market changes on a company, to improve product targeting
explore the financing of business operations, particularly around conducting financial assessments for new products and startups

You'll develop your knowledge of topics including opportunity recognition, product development, commercialisation, operational growth, and more, so that you graduate ready to apply your new business skills to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large businesses across the private and public sectors.

You'll build your professional network as you study too, by working with students from a range of backgrounds on projects and assessments and learning from industry experts throughout the course.

This course is suitable for students from any academic background with an interest in business and innovation. You do not need to have studied innovation management in the past to apply.

Course highlights

Hear from industry professionals and guest speakers from companies including HP
Access industry networking opportunities
Network with students from a range of backgrounds
Hear from regular entrepreneurial guest speakers including course graduates
Benefit from the Entrepreneurs in Residence program
Access student startup and career support throughout your studies, and for up to 5 years after you graduate

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

Our MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Master's supports your personal, professional, and academic development, and provides opportunities for you to develop the skills you need to innovate in a managerial role — whether you're working in an existing company or starting a new business.

With support from academics and relevant coursework, you'll develop the critical and creative thinking skills you need to implement appropriate research techniques for your business, become and effective decision-maker, and successfully market your company’s offering to the right audience.

When you graduate you'll be well-positioned to secure management positions in a range of industries from technology to the arts.

You'll also become a part of our Alumni Association and get to network with accomplished professionals from across the world. As a member of this global community, you'll be able to forge connections that can create new opportunities for your career and your organisation.

Graduates of this course have gone on to roles as:

Innovation and Organisational Consultant — contec GmbH, Bochum, Germany
Vice-President and Patent Attorney — Yanagino Intellectual Property Firm, Osaka, Japan
Senior Product Designer — Vehicle Payments, EV Charging & Fuel, Corpay, London
Co-Founder — MrktMinds, Digital and Data Consultancy, London
Performance and Culture Manager — Samaco Automotive, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Marketing Director — Cult & Boutique (Wine Management) Limited, London

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A first or a second class honours degree in a relevant subject or a degree with relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.0.

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