Program Overview
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at University of Portsmouth is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- What is innovation?
- Innovation at a national and international level
- Models of innovation and product development
- Processes involved in the development of new products and services
- Generating new product opportunities and ideas
- Understanding computer aided design and manufacture
- Understanding entrepreneurship
- Basics of entrepreneurship and the management of SMEs
- The role of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in both small and large organisations
- Enhancing competitiveness
- Protection of new products, trademarks and designs through intellectual property
- Product innovation and development at operational and strategic levels
- Developing and testing a new product concept
- Targeting and positioning new products within the market place
- Managing mature products and product replacement
- The marketing mix
- The management and development of new enterprises from both a theoretical and practical perspective (with particular focus on small enterprises)
- Business planning for small and large organisations
- Scenario planning
- Financing business operations, particularly new business start-ups
- Formation of corporate and social enterprises
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months