Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

About this course

Overview Prepare to launch or grow your business on this entrepreneurial Master's degree.

Develop business ideas to pitch to investors during the course as you learn how business works in different countries, and graduate ready to bring ideas to the market in a global environment.

You'll explore topics including business, product development, and the process of innovation management in large companies as you prepare for your career as an entrepreneur.

Use your own business ideas to inform your studies and identify, test and market a business idea in groups. You'll develop your business knowledge and understanding and critically evaluate a company that you choose.

You'll work with students from a range of backgrounds on projects, activities and assessments, and learn from industry experts throughout the course.

By the time you graduate you'll have all of the skills and knowledge you need to run your own business.

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.

What you'll experience On this course you'll:

  • 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

    Work experience and career planning We'll help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.

    When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your innovation skills to work.

    After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

    * Careers and opportunities*

    You'll be able to pursue management careers in the private and public sector, in innovation management, entrepreneurship, and the management of small enterprises.

    What can you do with an Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship degree? Career opportunities include:

    * Marketing

    * New product development

    * Innovation

    * Research and development

    * Technology

    * Engineering

    * Project management

    * Administration

    * The arts

    You'll also be able to enter a career in business, manufacturing, healthcare and knowledge management, or in a consultancy-based role.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Portsmouth

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

    Course Details

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