Program Overview
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Essex 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 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 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 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories and Practice of Entrepreneurship
- Comprehensive Business Plan (optional)
- Creating and Managing the New and Entrepreneurial Organisation
- Innovation Management
- Research Methods
- Global Supply Chain and Operations Management (optional)
- Global Project and Product Development (optional)
- Managerial Economics (optional)
- International Marketing Strategy and Planning (optional)
- tailor the content of your course to more closely fit your interests and aspirations
- learn through a combination of group working, applied projects and guest practitioner lectures courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
- we run an open seminar series, giving you access to cutting-edge research from leading academics
- our lecturers embed the latest research into their teaching, so your education is relevant to real-world entrepreneurial challenges
- Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
- You submit a 15,000 word dissertation or comprehensive business plan
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 1st, 2:1 or good 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any discipline.
- If English isnt your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
