MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

at University of Sussex

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Design Thinking for Innovative Problem Solving

• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

• Leading, Managing and Developing People

• Managing Innovation

Spring teaching

• New Venture Creation and Simulation

• Research Methods (International Management)

Summer teaching

• Research Project (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Degree requirements    

Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.

Subject-specific requirements    

Your qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

Home students: £12,750 per year for full-time students

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £12,750 per year for full-time students

International students: £22,500 per year for full-time students

On this MSc, you’ll gain knowledge on general management theories with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to launch or manage your own venture. 

A range of career options will be open to you, including:

• an entrepreneurial position in an international organisation

• entrepreneurial ventures in the public/private/third sector (for example universities and research institutes)

• business development consultancy.

You’ll benefit from our business networks. These include entrepreneurs, and organisations from start-ups and social charities to global companies. You’ll also benefit from our close collaboration with the Sussex Innovation Centre, NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator and local organisations that offer strategic advice and mentoring for entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative growing companies.