MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation course offered by the University of Essex helps students harness their creative problem-solving skills effectively to identify business opportunities, innovate new products/services and establish entrepreneurial ventures. It introduces students to the theoretical framework and practical skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur in an ever-evolving global economy.Course Content: The program covers a comprehensive study of entrepreneurship and innovation, where students learn to recognise business opportunities, develop and implement an entrepreneurial mindset, and understand the process of establishing a business. The course provides an in-depth understanding of different aspects of entrepreneurship, including team founding, raising finance, market analysis and strategy, business model choice, and intellectual property management. Key Modules: The key modules include Early-Stage Entrepreneurship & Start-up Creation, Marketing & Strategy for Entrepreneurs, Founding a Firm: Team, Legal and IP issues, Innovation Management, and Small Business Growth & Planning, amongst others. Accreditations: The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been awarded the Small Business Charter award, which reflects its relevance to SMEs and the entrepreneurial agenda. Future Careers: Through this course, students can venture into entrepreneurial careers in start-ups, existing businesses (as intrapreneurs), governments, or non-profit organisations. They may also pursue further academic research in this field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.