Entrepreneurship and Management

Entry requirements

2:1 classification UK bachelors degree or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whether your ambition is to start your own business venture or bring fresh thinking to existing companies, this masters course will give you the skills and knowledge that are essential to help you succeed. You’ll learn about the core principles of innovation and entrepreneurship in a global context, with an emphasis on contemporary topics such as the digital and sharing economy. The course also includes a specialist module on social enterprise and Entrepreneurship not offered by most UK business schools. Modules on entrepreneurship, innovation and management draw on established, relevant theoretical and practical approaches and are underpinned by our academics’ research. You’ll learn through practical exercises, talks from leading entrepreneurs and visits to innovative businesses, and benefit from our academics’ unrivalled expertise in areas including the digital economy and social and sustainable enterprise.

Innovation is crucial to the survival and growth of companies across all sectors, so your entrepreneurial abilities will open up a wealth of career options in many different types of organisation.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of key aspects of enterprise and innovation in a global context, and you’ll be encouraged to think in innovative ways about business challenges. There is a focus throughout the modules on contemporary topics such as the digital and sharing economy, entrepreneurial growth of high-tech ventures, and sustainable and social enterprise. These are areas supported by significant research expertise within the Business School.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have reached a satisfactory standard in an approved English language test.

The following scores are accepted for direct entry:

• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking

Fees and funding

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.