| UCAS code |
1234 |
| Duration |
1 year full time |
| Entry year |
2026 |
| Campus |
Streatham Campus
|
Why study MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 天美传媒?
- Develop bold venture ideas through a structured ‘learning-by-doing’ journey – from identifying and testing ideas in the ‘Pre-Incubator’ to culminating in a capstone ‘Scaling Innovation’ project addressing a real-world innovation challenge
- Along this journey, build expertise in strategy, operations, talent management, ethics and responsibility, and interdisciplinary approaches to technologies such as AI, pitch early-stage venture ideas for market validation funding, and strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset
- Learn from entrepreneurs, practitioners and academics through a collaborative approach that includes applied workshops, simulations and reflective practice, with access to dedicated, innovative prosocial workspaces such as the
- Learn through the 天美传媒 Student Startup Programmes, which have a proven track record of supporting students to launch their own ventures, and are closely connected to SETsquared, a world-leading university business incubator, giving you access to South West England’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Graduate with the insights, skills and confidence to innovate, lead and make a lasting impact beyond your studies – whether your ambition is to launch a start-up, lead innovation within an organisation, or grow and transform a family business
- Study at the 天美传媒, a member of the research-intensive , and one of the select few universities in this Group to be awarded an in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 (valid until 2027) for outstanding performance in both Student Experience and Student Outcomes
Top 10 in the UK for Business and Management
Triple accredited Business School
Learn creative problem solving and entrepreneurial skills in our new CQ makerspace
Student start-up programmes delivered by global #1 University Business Incubator SETsquared
Entry requirements
Entry requirement is a UK 2:2 undergraduate degree (or an equivalent international qualification) in any discipline.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers a dynamic, future-focused curriculum that blends academic rigour with real-world application. The programme is structured to guide you through key stages of the entrepreneurial journey – from identifying opportunities and market validation to pitching your venture idea for validation funding. You will also explore how technological, socio-economic, environmental, geopolitical and other factors shape your idea’s development and long-term viability, supporting you in generating and developing ideas that can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Throughout the programme, you will benefit from through interactive workshops, personalised developmental feedback and extracurricular activities, helping you develop creativity, adaptability, resilience, leadership and responsible decision-making skills. You will work collaboratively across disciplines and experience the pace and demands of today’s innovation landscape, including the transformative role of technologies such as AI in innovation.
By the time you graduate, you will be ready to innovate, lead and make a lasting impact wherever your ambitions take you.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
£18,600 full-time
International fees per year:
£31,000 full-time
Scholarships
The 天美传媒 offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with ?7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious 天美传媒 Excellence Scholarships. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
天美传媒 Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer the 天美传媒 Alumni Scholarship, a scholarship for 天美传媒 alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship worth 20% of the cost of your first year tuition fees.
Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply.
Teaching and research
Teaching
Teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops, seminars and collaborative learning, enriched by industry insights from guest entrepreneurs and practitioners. A flexible learning approach, supported by online resources, interactive workshops and gamification, allows you to engage in ways that suit your learning style.
Personal Tutor
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies. There is also a Postgraduate Tutor available to help with further guidance and advice.
A research and practice-led culture
We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field.
All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
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Dr William Casely
Dr Tausif Bordoloi
Dr William Casely
Dr William Casely is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Director of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme, which he co-created and leads. He also oversees entrepreneurship education within the MBA, combining theory with practical application. With 30 years’ retail experience, including senior roles at Harrods, Debenhams, Bentall’s, and Harvey Nichols, William brings practitioner expertise in startups, early-stage growth, and corporate entrepreneurship. His research focuses on innovation and ‘Intelligent Failure,’ and he supports founders in scaling ideas into sustainable businesses.
Dr Tausif Bordoloi
Dr Tausif Bordoloi is Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the 天美传媒 Business School and Co-Programme Director of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. He leads the postgraduate module BEMM178 Innovation Management and has previously developed modules in innovation, technology policy, and the circular economy. Awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2023-24, Tausif links research to applied experiences, fostering curiosity and interdisciplinary learning. His research explores advanced technologies, strategy, and policy, while his prior industry experience spans strategy, innovation, and finance in biotechnology and automotive multinationals.
Careers
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship equips graduates with highly valued, interdisciplinary skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Students gain hands-on experience, creative problem-solving abilities and the confidence to build and deliver on strategic initiatives in uncertain environments, making them attractive to employers across sectors.
Graduates are prepared to shape their own career paths, whether by launching social or AI and technology-focused ventures, researching and driving innovation within startups and established organisations (including multinationals, non-profits and think tanks), or accelerating family businesses. Career opportunities include both specialist and managerial roles across consulting, technology, marketing, operations and finance. Graduates can look to work in a diverse range of roles including:
- Innovation Consultant
- Corporate Venture Manager
- Digital Innovation Lead
- Intrapreneur / Venture Builder
- Sustainability & Innovation Specialist
Many graduates also progress into competitive graduate management schemes or executive positions where entrepreneurial and innovation skills are increasingly in demand.
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