Entrepreneurship (MSc)

Program Overview

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Entrepreneurship (MSc) 2025 entry

Overview

This programme will help you turn ideas into action. Specifically designed for students with a background in non-management disciplines – the arts or art history, medicine, the natural sciences, computer science and others – you will learn why success is not just about great ideas, but also building and leading strong teams.

Application Deadline

Thursday 7 August 2025

Programme Details

Starts

September 2025

Duration

One year full time

School

Business School

Fees

• UK: £14,850
• Rest of the world: £29,990

Why Study This Course?

Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business – it's about thinking differently, innovating, and leading in a fast-changing world.

The MSc in Entrepreneurship will help you turn ideas into action. Specifically designed for students with a background in non-management disciplines – art, medicine, computer science, or others – you will learn why success is not just about great ideas, but also building and leading strong teams.

• Move beyond theory with practical experience, guided by top academics and industry experts
• Develop leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to navigate uncertainty
• Complete an entrepreneurial project, rather than a traditional dissertation, allowing you to test your ideas and gain invaluable experience
• Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, which is valued internationally across a wide variety of sectors, from venture creation and freelancing to public, private and charitable organisations
• Develop your creative thinking skills to learn from successes as well as challenges
• Learn how to launch your own businesses, work in start-ups and bring innovative approaches to existing organisations
• Benefit from a close-knit, international and diverse Business School community, with access to events, guest lectures, and networking opportunities that enhance the learning experience

Teaching

A mix of interactive small group teaching and lectures, seminars and guest speakers.

Class Sizes

Groups range from 15 to 20 students.

Dissertation

An entrepreneurship project with a supervisor and mentor.

Assessment

A mix of exams and coursework, including traditional written assignments and individual and group projects allowing you to demonstrate your creative skills, innovative ideas and approaches.

Modules

The St Andrews degree structure is designed to be flexible. You study compulsory modules delivering core learning together with optional modules you choose from the list available that year.

Compulsory Modules

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Principles and Practice
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Design thinking to New Venture Development
• Entrepreneurial Finance and Resourcing

Optional Modules

• Strategic Innovation Management
• Scenario Thinking and Strategy
• International Marketing
• Managing Non-Governmental Organisations
• Managing Natural Resources
• Marketing and Society
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Behavioural Finance
• Financial Systems
• Sustainable Finance
• Leadership in Organisations

What It Will Lead To

Careers

This programme will prepare students to undertake an entrepreneurial activity, from launching their own business to working for a start-up or bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and a creative approach to an existing organisation.

Our graduates work in a variety of organisations in the public and private sectors, in roles ranging from marketing and brand management, business development and analysis to consulting, sales, finance and investment, policy advice, supply chain management, and much more.

We are committed to supporting your career aspirations, whatever stage your career is at.

Our Careers Centre can help connect you to our extensive global alumni community for advice and mentoring, as well as offering career coaching, bespoke workshops, employer connections, experiences, and application support.

The Careers Centre also offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their networks and developing skills to create their own successful careers.

Our International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute can also support you with academic and professional skills development.

Go Your Own Way

Our Entrepreneurship Centre offers training and start-up support for those looking to freelance as well as create their own business.

It has an active entrepreneurship community, giving you access to experienced and expert mentors and an investor network, as well as one-to-one advice to help you realise your commercial potential.

Further Your Education

Management graduates can pursue PhDs at St Andrews or beyond. Funding includes ESRC awards and Business School studentships, offering RCUK-level stipends and fee waivers for home and EU students.

Why St Andrews?

Industry Connections

The Masters Extra (MX) is a programme of events focused on careers and personal and professional development, designed specifically for taught Masters students in the University of St Andrews Business School. The series of talks, workshops, networking opportunities and activities includes guest lectures from entrepreneurs, experienced managers, and leading researchers.

Alumni

As a graduate of St Andrews, you become part of a prestigious and globally connected alumni community. This lifelong membership offers access to career services, networking opportunities, and exclusive resources. Engaging with the University's worldwide alumni network ensures you remain connected to St Andrews, no matter where your career takes you.

Entry Requirements

• For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject other than Business or Management from the UK or the equivalent international qualification.
• If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• We may also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning.
• Students with a background in business or management are advised to consider the MLitt International Business or the MLitt Marketing
• English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

Application Requirements

• Transcript
• Degree certificate
• CV
• Personal statement
• One original signed academic reference
• Proof of English language or SELT (if required)

English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £14,850
• Rest of the world: £29,990

Before we can begin processing your application, a payment of an application fee of £50 is required. In some instances, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Details of this, along with information on our tuition fees, can be found on the postgraduate fees and funding page.

Scholarships and Funding

We are committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support:

• Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarship
• St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship
• St Leonard's funding opportunities
• Graduate discount (15% off tuition fees)

Management scholarships