Preparing for success: MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Dr Aparna Venugopal, Director of Studies, shares advice as you prepare for the start of your master's programme.

Aparna VenugopalCongratulations on securing a place on our MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme.

We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and are looking forward to welcoming you to our thriving learning and research community at the University of Liverpool Management School.

My name is Dr Aparna Venugopal and I am a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship.

I obtained my undergraduate degree in mechanical (production) engineering, my master’s in business, and my doctorate in management.

My research interests revolve around organisational ambidexterity, stakeholder engagements in entrepreneurial opportunity realisations, and the influence of othering in entrepreneurial standpoints within grand challenges.

Aside from your programme, a few more things you can look forward to taking part in, alongside your programme, are the ULMS ExECS award and the ‘We can work it out’ Master's Consultancy Challenge.

Through the ULMS Extracurricular Engagement, Careers, and Skills Award (ExECS) you can develop skills in the areas of careers and employability, personal development, networking practice, and take part in social and cultural activities. These are areas that ULMS believes will provide you with the skillset and knowledge needed to enhance your student experience.

The Master's Consultancy Challenge is open to all MSc Management School students across all disciplines. It is a fantastic opportunity to work with employers and gain experience of solving a real-world business strategic challenge. Companies that have taken part in previous years include PwC, Santander, Decathlon, Mando, Sysdoc and Chester Zoo. You can watch a short video about the consultancy challenge here.

It is very important that you familiarise yourselves with the following online facilities:

Canvas

This is the Virtual Learning Environment we are going to use throughout the year, so it is important to get the hang of it early in the semester. It is going to include a website for each of the modules you are enrolled to, but also an MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme website. Find out more on the student Canvas pages.

Timetable website

Timetables will be released one week before your programme starts, you will be able to access your timetable online.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to discuss.

I look forward to welcoming you soon! 

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