Program Overview

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MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Overview

Our MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme is designed to give you the mindset, knowledge and skills to start up a new business, work in a family business or lead projects in an existing company.

Attendance

• Full-time
• One year
• Next enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

This course focuses on practical learning and aims to develop your entrepreneurial skills from the start. You'll engage in teamwork, peer support and coaching, working in a 'learn by doing' environment. You'll build the mindset and abilities needed to develop business ideas and sharpen skills that are highly valued by employers worldwide.

Course Details

• Develop a knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and principles applicable to entrepreneurship and enterprise management.
• Apply a socially responsible approach to information, data and decision making.
• Evaluate the fast-changing nature of the business environment at local, national and global levels.
• Utilise a range of management techniques to develop creative solutions to business problems.
• Have the opportunity to complete additional professional qualifications that enhance your employability.

Why Salford Business School?

Situated at the heart of Greater Manchester's business, finance and digital sector, Salford Business School is perfectly placed as a dynamic hub for the development and exchange of knowledge.

Modules

• Entrepreneurial Success 1 – Creativity and Ideation
• Entrepreneurial Success 2 – Driving Transformation
• The Digital Customer
• Financing your Business
• Innovation for Growth
• Entrepreneurial Business Simulation
• Research Methods for Managers
• Elective modules:
  • Work Placement
  • Business Consultancy Project
  • Entrepreneurial Development Project
  • Business Internship
  • Business Dissertation

Teaching

Our teaching is designed to support your career goals. You will practice global thinking and ethical, responsible and sustainable practices, helping you become a competent leader or manager. We use various teaching methods to support your learning, including lectures, seminars, webinars and workshops.

Assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework with no exams. The types of assessment used may vary according to each module, but you can expect this to include individual and group written reports, webinars, presentations, posters, podcasts, portfolios and more.

Student Support

We’re committed to supporting you throughout your studies. Find out more about our support for postgraduate students.

Programme Lead

Ambarin Khan

Prior to joining Salford Business School, Ambarin worked as a lecturer at Coventry University and Alliance Manchester Business School. She also held a lecturer position in Pakistan at Institute of Business Management and Institute of Business Administration, and possesses several years of industry work experience.

Employment and Stats

You will have developed an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset highly desirable with employers and important for those of you wishing to become consultants or to set up your own business. You will gain invaluable skills and networks for setting up and running your own business as well as the confidence to try your ideas.

Requirements

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Standard Entry Requirements

• Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
• A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted, either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
• We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

Fees

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2024/25	£8,550 per year
Full-time international	2024/25	£16,560 per year
Full-time home	2025/26	£8,550 per year
Full-time international	2025/26	£16,560 per year

Additional Costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. For more information please see our funding section.

International Applicants

If you are applying from overseas and are accepted onto the programme with placement, there will be additional costs associated with visa extensions. These include:

• Extending your student visa fee (visit gov.uk for more information).
• Tier 4 biometrics enrolment fee.
• Immigration Health Surcharge 12 month fee (visit gov.uk for more information).