Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Master the techniques you need to distinguish yourself as a creative and proficient business professional — whether you're part of an existing organisation or setting up a new business — and graduate from this Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship program at University of Portsmouth ready to use your innovation and entrepreneurial understanding to drive increased profits, spur accelerated business growth, and create more job opportunities within an organisation.

This course is suitable for students from any academic background with an interest in business and innovation. You do not need to have studied innovation management in the past to apply.

You'll develop your knowledge of topics including opportunity recognition, product development, commercialisation, operational growth, and more, so that you graduate ready to apply your new business skills to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large businesses across the private and public sectors.

Highlights

• Hear from industry professionals and guest speakers from companies including HP

• Access industry networking opportunities

• Network with students from a range of backgrounds

• Hear from regular entrepreneurial guest speakers including course graduates

• Benefit from theEntrepreneurs in Residence program

• Accessstudent start-up and career supportthroughout your studies, and for up to 5 years after you graduate

Career opportunities

• The MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Master's supports your personal, professional, and academic development, and provides opportunities for you to develop the skills you need to innovate in a managerial role — whether you're working in an existing company or starting a new business.

• With support from academics and relevant coursework, you'll develop the critical and creative thinking skills you need to implement appropriate research techniques for your business, become and effective decision-maker, and successfully market your company’s offering to the right audience.

• When you graduate you'll be well-positioned to secure management positions in a range of industries from technology to the arts.

• You'll also become a part of our Alumni Association and get to network with accomplished professionals from across the world. As a member of this global community, you'll be able to forge connections that can create new opportunities for your career and your organisation.

AACSB

Modules include:

• Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing

• Entrepreneurship Theory

• Innovation Management

• Managing New Product Development

• Research Methods and Dissertation