Course summary
Join the exciting Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc, to learn the mind-set, tools and techniques to turn great business ideas into well-executed and successful businesses. The interdisciplinary WMG department has expertly designed this programme for entrepreneurs who want to establish their own business. Designed for budding entrepreneurs, for those with family businesses that need transforming, and for those wanting to bring an innovative entrepreneurial mindset to their next job, this course will allow you to apply best practice approaches to your business proposals to maximise chances of success. It is a practical course, covering the process from generating new business ideas, developing, testing, and refining ideas, and designing the infrastructure, right through to launching the business. You will focus on how innovation can be exploited in technological and business contexts, to increase success for new product or services-based businesses. You will cover themes such as business modelling, sales, starting a new business, innovation, leadership and financial issues. Throughout your dissertation, you will rigorously develop your own business ideas, guided by experienced mentors, so that by the end of the course you will be in a strong position to launch your own business. We have a Business Accelerator within the department, where companies and student start-ups can get ongoing technology and business support, a large alumni network of successful entrepreneurs, and pathways for entrepreneurship visa sponsorship. We are planning to make changes to our Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc degree 2024 entry. Our core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core modules Core modules are required modules that all students will complete whilst on this programme. For Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IAE), your core modules are:
- Business Model Generation
- Enabling a New Venture
- Innovation
- Service Design and Delivery
- Sales and Sales Management
- Finance for Entrepreneurs
- Digital Marketing Strategy and Management
- Leadership
- Organisations, People and Performance
- Reputation and Relationship Management
- Management of Change
Assessment method
Modules are predominantly assessed by way of written Post Module Assignments (PMA), but assessment can also be in other formats. Most modules will also have a degree of In-Module Assessment (IMA), which will vary by module and may take the form of presentations, on-line tests, self-reflection or a range of other methods. For the research component, you will undertake a major project, which will develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to specialise. Project submission is likely to include both a written and a presentation element, accounting for 33% of your overall academic grade.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Candidates with a UK 2:ii (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band A IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0 International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
General costs to be considered:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Clothes and leisure
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship.
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL