Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Entrepreneurship and innovation are key determinants of organisational performance. As knowledge has become more central to business and organisational performance in the 21st century, catalysing creativity and managing innovation has taken on greater importance.

There is also a need to manage innovation to help resolve major challenges, such as, climate change, public health crises, financial inclusion, management of artificial intelligence, technology transfer and convergence.

This programme has been designed for those seeking a career in the management of creativity, knowledge, innovation and policy. It also provides a feeder route for those seeking to embark on Doctoral Studies.

Why study MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy at SOAS?

We are ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)

We are ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)

We are ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact (REF 2021)

Masters programmes (with the exception of two-year full-time MAs) consist of 180 credits, made up of taught modules of 30 or 15 credits, taught over 10 or 20 weeks, and a dissertation of 60 credits. The programme structure shows which modules are compulsory and which optional.

Contact hours

As a rough guide, 1 credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. Most of this will be independent study such as reading and research, preparing coursework, revising for examinations and so on. Also included is class time, for example lectures, seminars and other classes.

Learning resources

SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, attracting scholars from all over the world. The Library houses over 1.2 million volumes, together with significant archival holdings, special collections and a growing network of electronic resources.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website