Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Entry requirements

pplicants 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 applications
- International and Partnerships Office – for EU/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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Fees and funding

As a postgraduate, research or part-time student, the tuition fees you are charged will depend on the course you choose to study. Full information is available on our website.