Course summary
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, innovative growth demands more than just adaptability – it requires transformational entrepreneurship. At Nottingham Business School, we’re empowering the next generation of leaders to drive innovation, disrupt industries, and scale meaningful ventures. The MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is more than a masters degree – it’s a launchpad for your business ambitions. Whether you're building a start-up, scaling a family business, or driving innovation within an organisation – this course equips you with the entrepreneurial mindset, strategic tools and global network to make a real-world impact. Blending immersive classroom learning with hands-on, practical experience, you’ll gain skills that are immediately applicable in areas including:
- lean start-up methodologies
- digital strategy and applied AI
- business model innovation
- growth hacking.
- Future founders and innovators: turn your ideas into reality with the tools to build, test and scale your own venture.
- Family business successors: lead sustainable growth and innovation within your family enterprise.
- Consultants and strategic problem-solvers: tackle complex challenges and deliver transformative solutions for clients.
- Corporate changemakers: drive innovation and lead strategic initiatives within your organisation.
Modules
Visit the course page at our website for the latest modules.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods are used throughout the course, tailored to the specific demands of each module. Some focus on teamwork, while others assess individual performance. Assessments include individual assignments, group presentations, coursework, reflective reports, oral presentations and business research projects. Interactive sessions provide opportunities for informal feedback before formal assessment, and eLearning tools are increasingly used to support this process.
How to apply
International applicants
At NTU you'll be part of a friendly, inclusive and truly diverse community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. We know you'll make friends for life! For everything you need to know about studying at NTU as an international student, visit ntu.ac.uk/international.
Entry requirements
You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above). All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career. One academic reference is required.
English language requirements
For 1-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component. We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. Visit our website for more details.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For the latest fees and funding information, please visit the course page on the NTU website.
Sponsorship information
We provide generous scholarships for both UK and international students that can help to fund your postgraduate tuition by up to 50%. Visit the NTU website to learn more: ntu.ac.uk/pgscholarships
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ