Course summary
The aim of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is to enable students to attain the essential critical knowledge of entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation management theory and its application. It aims to develop people who think differently, giving you the skills you need to take new and exciting ideas to market, and create successful businesses around them. The course also gives students the opportunity to explore and critically assess what it means to be entrepreneurial and innovative in today's global market environment. It will give you insights into and practical experience of the issues facing new business ventures and renewing established businesses through fostering creativity, design, and new ways of thinking. It builds theoretical knowledge alongside the core business skills needed to start new enterprises and transform existing ones through innovations in product, process or business models. You will also discover how to use innovation to make a difference in your own business and in other organisations, and learn about important areas of entrepreneurship – including product development, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship theory and practice. The course builds core knowledge, raised to new levels by highlighting the networks and relationships needed for collaborative work in increasingly international markets for goods and services. You will then select from a range of options to focus your learning and execute a major practical exercise to help launch your new career. Our expert academic team will guide your studies and help you develop a global perspective of the business world. We work closely with employers and professional bodies to ensure you have appropriate and relevant study opportunities for your personal and professional development. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC
Modules
The course is typically offered as a one-year, full-time programme. Any part-time students would follow a similar programme structure, over a longer time period. The programme is modular in design. In order to obtain the MSc award, each student will be required to successfully complete 180 credits. It is comprised of six 20 credit taught modules and then students have a choice between a Dissertation, or an Enterprise & Innovation Project, which are each worth 60 credits. The taught element for the full-time course is offered over two Semesters, and students will complete their final project/dissertation in their third Semester. The standard School Semester duration is 12 weeks. A 20 credit module represents 200 hours of student effort, while the 60 credit module represents 600 hours of student effort. In summary, on this course you'll • Learn business planning, the development and marketing of new products, and financial management • Understand concepts of innovation management and entrepreneurship, theories, models and analytical frameworks, and their application in business policy and strategy • Benefit from our research, consultancy projects, visits from external guest speakers and live case studies • Be supported by academic staff with expertise in the area • Tap in to the resources available to students who are actively involved with entrepreneurial business activities through our Centre for Entrepreneurship • Have 24/7 access to our library's extensive resources, including books, ejournals and newspapers • Research, plan and produce an independent project, expanding on your understanding of innovation management or entrepreneurship and giving you the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice Term 1 Compulsory Modules: Entrepreneurship, Start-up and Growth (20 credits) Innovation Management (20 credits) Business Planning and Control (20 credits) Award - PG Certificate (60 credits) Term 2 Compulsory Modules: Marketing Intelligence (20 credits) In Search of Creativity, Innovation & Difference (20 credits) International Business Strategies (20 credits) Award – PG Diploma (120 credits) Term 3 Dissertation (60 credits) OR Enterprise & Innovation Project (60 credits) Final Award – MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (180 credits)
Assessment method
Assessments relate directly to learning outcomes and one assessment usually covers a range of learning outcomes. Candidates are assessed in taught modules and by means of a dissertation or business plan module. Summative assessment - for this programme is both challenging and creative. Students will face an assessment diet that focuses extensively upon the use of authentic assessment tasks and problem-based learning. Assessment on this programme, like the teaching is blended, with a wide variety of assessments, written tasks will require students to approach such tasks in unique and distinct ways (essay, business reports, business plan, case study analysis). There are no formal examinations on this award. Students will be required to present work verbally individually and as a group, to an audience. The completion of an end of programme research project will establish and capture the students independent study skills. Formative assessment - will play a large part in the programme, utilising where possible, peer assessment and evaluation.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following: Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree, or equivalent from a recognised University with a minimum of a 2:2 classification; Have a minimum of 3 years relevant employment/ self-employment or work experience; Hold a professional or other qualification, which is deemed acceptable for admission by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Those who do not meet the above criteria will be considered on an individual basis. The programme is conducted in English, and thus candidates are expected to have an IELTS score if they have not undertaken their previous studies in the language. The IELTS score should be a minimum of 6.0, with no sub score being lower than 5.5. The admission process is controlled by Cardiff Metropolitan University's central units in consultation with the Programme Director: - Admissions Unit – for UK/EU applications - International and Partnerships Office – for Overseas applications Applicants are able to apply for admission with credit/advanced standing in line with Cardiff Metropolitan University's procedures. Please refer to the Academic Handbook for further information on Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1140 | Module |
| England | £1140 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1140 | Module |
| Scotland | £1140 | Module |
| Wales | £1140 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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