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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Birkbeck, University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

About this course

This MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation offers you a comprehensive understanding of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in business strategy. You will gain extensive knowledge and insights in:

  • crucial issues in the management of innovation

  • digital transformation in businesses

  • entrepreneurship and new technology

  • innovation management in international business

  • the role of technology and innovation policy.

    Critical thinking and problem-focused decision making are key components of this course. We link theory and practice to equip you with the principles and tools for analysing a range of issues in various types of firms. You will learn about entrepreneurial skill sets, entrepreneurial finance and the role of networks and social capital.

    Start-up guidance is also included as part of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as practical skills in relation to entrepreneurship, such as elaboration of business plans including design, delivery and finance. You will gain expertise that is vital for organisations to be able to navigate the challenges in this era of digital business.

    Highlights

  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.

  • Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.

  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.

  • Many Birkbeck students work in, or have professional experience in, the industries under consideration. This provides strong networking opportunities with fellow students and Birkbeck alumni, with potentially beneficial impacts on your career development.

    Careers and employability

    Entrepreneurship graduates are employable everywhere where 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.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors 2431 Management consultants and business analysts 1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing 1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale 1139 Functional managers and directors 1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies

    Offered by

    Birkbeck, University of London

    London

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