The focus of this programme is on the management of innovations and entrepreneurial firms, both small and large. Whether you have the ambition to start up your own business or you are already running your own company, MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you achieve your career goals.
Introduction
You will learn the importance of identifying innovations as commercially important and why some innovative ideas do not have commercial viability in this practical course. It will prepare you for the realities of managing projects that have entrepreneurial significance on graduation. You will take part in live hands-on projects where you will learn through cutting-edge forms of assessment in a unique approach to enterprise education.
Through this programme you’ll gain:
Practical experience through taking part in hands-on projects using live case studies. Learn how to buy, build and sell a business in ‘Venture Dynamics’. Practice ‘Entrepreneurial Marketing’ by working on your own business idea or with a local SME. Fund a project of your own using crowdfunding in ‘Entrepreneurial Finance’
Insights into the role of innovation in new ventures as well as large corporations through “Foundations of Innovation Management”. Learn about disruptive intelligent technologies such as AI and big data and how should organisations manage and innovate with such technologies responsibly in “Technology Innovation and the Future of Management”
Network with practising entrepreneurs at our exclusive calendar of lectures and events organised by the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship.
This programme is currently undergoing revalidation and will have new structure for 2025 which will be published soon.
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Semester one
This programme is undergoing revalidation and exciting new modules will be available for 2025
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
Semester two
This programme is undergoing revalidation and exciting new modules will be available for 2025
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
Final project
This programme is undergoing revalidation and exciting new modules will be available for 2025
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
How you'll learn
Modules are taught using the latest active learning techniques including business simulations, real-world case studies, social media, interactive participation software and lecture capture.
The principal forms of teaching are lectures and seminars with lectures normally being supported by material such as hand-outs and presentations. Seminars give the opportunity for detailed discussion of a topic under the direction of a tutor. You are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and may be expected to present work or give presentations.
In addition, this course offers an enhanced programme of events and activities such as guest speakers, employability/networking events and games/simulation exercises.
Following semester two you will complete either a dissertation or project, with the support of an academic supervisor.
Teaching time will account for an average of 8 hours per week and you should anticipate an additional 20 hours of self-directed study and group work.
How you're assessed
In semesters one and two, you will take modules totalling 120 credits. The dissertation or Strategy, Planning and Implementation project completed during the summer period is worth 60 credits and students will be supported by their academic supervisor.
Students are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full MSc.
Subject to meeting specific criteria outlined by the University, students will graduate with a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Assessment tasks are varied and some may be designed specifically to meet the learning outcomes of a particular programme of study, but students can expect to be assessed via coursework, essay, group work, presentations, case studies, negotiation exercises, reports and examinations. The weighting of individual components will vary from one module to another. All assessment information is included within the module specification.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The School has a thriving international master’s community with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary programme of social and extra-curricular events and dedicated careers and employability support.
Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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This MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management seeks to develop an understanding of core business and management disciplines, and to show how they link together in terms of enabling managers to address the tasks they face.
The programme emphasises the development of business and management skills in solving problems via analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and leadership, which can be applied in the modern organisation.
Career support from day one to graduation and beyond
From day one, you will have access to a specialist, in-house postgraduate careers team and have access to one-to-one careers guidance, workshops, seminars, and employability initiatives.
This programme is suitable for those looking to work in a wide range of management positions within:
private sector
public sector
entrepreneurial organisations.
The content and delivery of the programme will also equip students with the skills to develop their own innovative enterprises and/or work as managers of innovative projects in larger organisations.
Fees and funding
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year
£13,900
International fees
Full-time place, per year
£29,000
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan worth up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs. Learn more about fees and funding.
Additional costs
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
Normally a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline is expected from a UK university or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution is required. Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered.
We are able to offer a level of flexibility for applicants. Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
International qualifications
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, you could be eligible for a Pre-Master’s course. This is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. It’s a specialist preparation course for postgraduate study, and when you pass the Pre-Master’s at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to a University of Liverpool master’s degree.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
English language qualification
Requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
TOEFL iBT
88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test
120 overall, with no component below 105
Pearson PTE Academic
61 overall, with no component below 59
LanguageCert Academic
70 overall, with no skill below 65
PSI Skills for English
B2 Pass with Merit in all bands
INDIA Standard XII
National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English. Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.
WAEC
C6 or above
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
Do you need to complete a Pre-Sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-Sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
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