Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc Digital Innovation Management Program

The MSc Digital Innovation Management program at Loughborough University London is designed to equip students with a highly sought-after combination of skills in entrepreneurship and digital technology. This program is ideal for individuals who want to develop a deep understanding of the innovation process, its importance to the economy, and the factors affecting its success.

Program Details

• Qualification(s) available: MSc
• Fees: Dependent on start date. See below for more information.
• Scholarships available: Yes
• Entry requirements: 2:2
• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: Up to 4 years
• Location: London
• Start date: October 2025 or October 2026
• Department: Institute for Digital Technologies

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of digital innovation management. The modules are carefully put together to give students the most up-to-date and relevant set of skills and knowledge for progressing in their chosen career.

Semester 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Innovation Management (15 credits)
  • Grand Challenges (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Programming Fundamentals (15 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
  • Experience Design with Digital Technologies (15 credits)
  • Principles of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (15 credits)
  • Strategy and Market Analysis (15 credits)

Semester 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • New Venture Creation (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Information Systems Security (15 credits)
  • Intellectual property (15 credits)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Society: Learning to Live with Machines (15 credits)
  • Internet of Things & applications (15 credits)
  • Digital Technologies for Market Analysis (15 credits)
  • Collaborative Project (15 credits)
  • Cloud applications and services (15 credits)
  • Game Technologies and Advanced 3D Environments (15 credits)

Summer

• Compulsory module:
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

Assessment and Teaching

• Assessment: Essays and reports of varying lengths, as well as presentations, projects, and exams.
• Teaching: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, independent study, group work, workshops, and practical sessions.

Entry Requirements

• United Kingdom: A 2:2 honours degree (50% in final year), or equivalent international qualification, in any subject area.
• International: Country-specific requirements are listed on the university's website.

Fees and Funding

• Fees for the 2025-2026 academic year:
  • UK fee: £13,250 Full-time degree per annum
  • International fee: £29,950 Full-time degree per annum
• Fees for the 2026-2027 academic year:
  • UK fee: £13,700 Full-time degree per annum
  • International fee: £30,900 Full-time degree per annum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles, including:

• Product manager
• Innovation manager
• Process manager
• Consultant
• Business analyst
• Start-up founder
• Application developer
• Technology researcher
• Consultant

Some of the employers they’re now working with include:

• Lloyds Bank
• University of Cambridge
• ByteDance
• China International Capital Corporation (CICC)
• Weibo

Related Master's Degrees

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics MSc
• Cyber Security and Data Analytics MSc
• Digital Creative Media MSc
• Digital Marketing MSc
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc
• International Business Management MSc
• Management MSc
• Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations MSc

Academics

The program is led by a team of experienced academics, including:

• Dr Courtney N. Reed
• Dr Tao Zhang
• Dr Xiyu Shi
• Dr Varuna De Silva
• Dr Safak Dogan

Each of these academics brings their expertise and research experience to the program, providing students with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.