Program Overview

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Postgraduate MSc Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Course Overview

The MSc Entrepreneurship and Business Development course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of business development and entrepreneurship. The course is open to graduates from all subject areas and aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive their business's future.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have at least a second-class honors degree or equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants should also satisfy the University's English language requirements.

Modules, Teaching, and Learning

The course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help students plan their time and establish a study routine. Independent study is a crucial part of learning at the university, and students will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is ｣10,400 for UK students and ｣18,440 for international students. The university offers a range of postgraduate funding options, including a Master's Loan of up to ｣13,206 and a 20% alumni discount.

Career Prospects

With the enhanced knowledge and skills gained from this course, students could launch and manage a new venture or offer expert advice to others as a business consultant. Alternatively, they could work within an existing organization and drive innovation, creativity, and success. A wide variety of exciting and rewarding job roles will be open to students, including business development manager, operations manager, and management consultant.

Facilities

The university offers a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including the Business Engagement Suite, Control Gallery, Simulation Suite, Trading Floor, and social study spaces. The Sheila Silver Library provides students and staff with an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support their studies.

Student Life

At Leeds Beckett, student experience is important. The university offers a range of support services, including academic advisors, careers teams, and student support teams. The city of Leeds is a great place to study, with a vibrant music scene, culture, shopping, and parks.

Why Leeds?

Leeds is a great city to study in, with a range of music venues, culture, shopping, and parks. The university is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to access all that Leeds has to offer.

• Business owner
  • Business consultant
  • Research and development manager
  • Sales manager

Research Areas

The university has a range of research areas, including enterprise, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and more. The course will enable students to explore critical-thinking patterns, study problem-solving and decision-making techniques, and develop their individual management style and skills.

Student Support

The university offers a range of student support services, including academic advisors, careers teams, and student support teams. The careers service is not just for undergraduates, but also supports postgraduate taught and research students.

Alumni Discount

The university offers a 20% alumni discount for students who have previously studied at Leeds Beckett.

Guest Lecture Events

The university hosts guest lectures open to students, businesses, professionals, alumni, and staff. These events provide an opportunity for students to gain insight from industry experts, leading business figures, and entrepreneurs.

Facilities | Business Engagement Suite

The Business Engagement Suite offers a creative space for students to collaborate with businesses on key projects, and to create and edit video and audio presentations, in an agency-styled environment.

Facilities | Control Gallery

The Control Gallery is part of the Media Suite at Leeds Business School, and includes a Control Room for the TV Studio that is live broadcast and internet streaming capable.

Facilities | Simulation Suite

The Simulation Suite provides an opportunity for students to put their leadership, decision-making, and team work skills to the test by taking part in critical decision immersive simulations.

Facilities | Trading Floor

The Trading Floor provides access to Thomson Reuters and DataStream, an extensive financial and economic database.

Facilities | Social Study Spaces

The university offers a range of social learning spaces across its city campus, located in various buildings, including the Rose Bowl and Broadcasting Place.

Facilities | Sheila Silver Library

The Sheila Silver Library provides students and staff with an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support their studies.

Facilities | City Campus Gym

The Woodhouse Gym is located directly above The Hive within the Students' Union, and offers a range of cardio equipment, free weights, machines, and squat racks.

Leeds Business School

The Leeds Business School is a vibrant teaching community with world-class facilities and cutting-edge research. The school offers a range of courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as research opportunities.

Career Prospects

The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive their business's future. Students could launch and manage a new venture or offer expert advice to others as a business consultant. Alternatively, they could work within an existing organization and drive innovation, creativity, and success.

Beckett Careers Team

The careers service is not just for undergraduates, but also supports postgraduate taught and research students. The team provides expert advice and resources to help students achieve their career goals.

Student Life

At Leeds Beckett, student experience is important. The university offers a range of support services, including academic advisors, careers teams, and student support teams. The city of Leeds is a great place to study, with a vibrant music scene, culture, shopping, and parks.

Why Leeds?

Leeds is a great city to study in, with a range of music venues, culture, shopping, and parks. The university is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to access all that Leeds has to offer.

Find Your Country

The university has a range of information for international students, including entry requirements, events, and scholarships. Students can find their country and discover more about the opportunities available to them.