This programme allows students to develop an academic understanding of the current debates in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. This will include the review, development and reflection of a range of high level entrepreneurial capabilities and competencies that are relevant in both entrepreneurial and entrepreneurial situations in all types of organisation contexts.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
This MBA is aimed at students who might want to apply entrepreneurial approaches in both profit and not-for-profit organisations, in small or large organisations, and at global or local levels. Students might also be planning to own their own entrepreneurial venture at some stage in their career.
Students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct advanced research into a variety of entrepreneurial issues whilst focusing on the role and impact of entrepreneurship.
After successful completion of this programme, students are welcome to continue to study with us onto our Doctor of Business Administration programme.
*Please note that due to student cohort sizes, the University may request that you choose an alternative pathway.
The MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme will equip students with general business management knowledge as well as specialist entrepreneurial skills to enable them to excel in their chosen field.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Compulsory
Choose ONE of the below modules.
(60 credits)
(60 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Ratings and Rankings
Accommodation
Birmingham Accommodation
Birmingham is a great student experience, attracting thousands of students per year to this thriving student city. There is a variety of purpose-built student accommodation available and our accommodation team will be able to guide you.
Further information
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This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
Home applicants:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.
International applicants:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.
Normally, English language proficiency at or exceeding an average IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.
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Modules are assessed by coursework. This may take various forms, work-based projects, small research projects, presentations, case study analysis and the final research project/dissertation. Students who are not currently in employment may be able to base their projects on case studies.
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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Visit the Fees and Scholarships and Bursaries sections for more information.
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Past students have enhanced their career advancement in the private, public and voluntary/not for profit sectors in the UK and overseas.
Full-time students also participate in a programme of organisational visits, workshops and CPD events (in liaison with the Chartered Management Institute) to provide application and networking opportunities, and are supported in finding appropriate work experience opportunities and in planning and progressing their careers after graduation.
The content of the programme is vocationally focused, using real case studies of current organisations. Students are encouraged to share their own work experience and apply their knowledge and skills in creative and innovative ways.