Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc

Overview

Newcastle University Business School has a reputation for driving entrepreneurship and innovation management. This Master's builds on our extensive expertise and experience.

Our Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc is suitable for future entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and managers who want to:

• incorporate innovative approaches grounded in theory and practice
• adopt sustainable policies and practices

Our Master's programme is built on research-led, practice-based teaching. It brings together:

• academics
• industry experts
• entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
• innovators
• managers

These experts participate in collaborative sessions, activities and live projects.

The programme covers key topics in entrepreneurship, innovation management and sustainability. It will enable you to critically:

• understand how these disciplines have developed over time
• explore their role in society and a variety of organisational and policy contexts
• apply key elements of theory, policy, process and practice

You'll develop enterprising skills, entrepreneurial thinking and a strong understanding of innovation management and sustainability. These will benefit you whether you plan to start your own business or pursue employment with an organisation.

You'll have opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders through extra- and co-curricular activities, including knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration with:

• industry experts
• professionals
• entrepreneurs
• innovators
• managers

Field trips and visits will allow you to experience entrepreneurial and innovation hubs and organisations first hand.

The programme also includes a practice-based capstone module in new venture creation, giving you practical experience of developing a business plan for your own venture idea.

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the UK Government's guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states.

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

What you'll learn

The programme will give you advanced knowledge and skills in a range of topics, including:

• entrepreneurship and enterprise
• creativity and innovation management
• sustainable new venture creation
• sustainability management
• technology and entrepreneurship
• sustainable innovation consultancy
• entrepreneurial consultancy
• business enterprise policy
• open innovation management
• business growth and society

The three core pillars of the programme focus on:

• the entrepreneur/innovator/manager
• process
• praxis and context

Modules

The module information on our course pages is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability Programme Community	0
Research Methods	20
Business Enterprise Policy	10
Managing Innovation and Creativity	10
Technology & Entrepreneurship	10
Theorising Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	10
Sustainable Venture Creation	20
Open Innovation Management	10
Digital Transformation for Social Good	10
Introduction to Sustainability Management	10
Entrepreneurial Strategy	10

Optional Modules	Credits
Dissertation (MSc EIS)	60
New Venture Creation Plan	60

You choose one of the following optional modules:

• Dissertation (MSc EIS)
• New Venture Creation Plan

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

You'll be taught through a variety of methods, including:

• workshops
• small group activities
• lectures
• fieldwork
• formative coursework

You'll have opportunities to work in groups on live entrepreneurship and innovation projects for external organisations.

You can also enhance your learning through our Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Residence programme.

Teaching methods

This course is modular, comprising 180 credits. The taught component of the course comprises:

• 110 credits via compulsory module
• 10 credits via elective modules
• 60 credits via a capstone module. You can undertake either a dissertation or a new venture creation plan.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Dissertation
• Essay
• Oral presentation
• Report
• Reflective log
• Research proposal

Additional assessment information

You will have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy report. You can also work on a new venture creation plan.

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• academic staff
• academic advisers and research supervisors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives
• peers

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your academic adviser throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• groups
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

 

Our staff

Dr Eftychia Palamida (Degree Programme Director)

Professor James Cunningham

Dr Paul Richter

Professor Jonathan Sapsed

Dr Rebecca Casey

Dr Hanna Bahemia

Dr Jungho Kim

Dr Natalya Radko

Dr Kautsar Ramli

Dr Rosie Sadraei

Dr Andrew Watkins

Dr Damilola Joseph

Your development

Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate:

• a critical appreciation of the evolution of entrepreneurship, innovation management and sustainability
• knowledge and critical awareness of the theory, processes and practices of entrepreneurship and innovation management
• an advanced critical understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation management and sustainability in a global context
• the ability to apply and integrate learning from the taught elements of the programme through the final capstone project

You will have developed practical skills and be able to:

• scope, synthesise and analyse new ideas, approaches and processes in different contexts
• use analytical tools and techniques to generate knowledge and insights
• apply new knowledge and insights in practice
• identify and address ethical issues

Real business skills

You will benefit from opportunities to either:

• pursue new venture creation by bringing your business idea to life
• create and develop innovative ideas for civic engagement through social enterprise

Skills and experience

You will:

• learn to use a wide range of analytical and creative problem-solving tools
• develop critical perspectives that support entrepreneurship, innovation management and sustainability
• consider entrepreneurship, innovation management and sustainability in a range of organisational and geographical contexts
• have the opportunity to engage with our Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Residence programme

Research skills

This programme is research- and practice-led. This is reflected in the teaching and assessment strategies used throughout the programme.

The capstone element of the programme is either:

• a dissertation
• a new venture creation plan

You will define, scope, refine and undertake a programme of work with the support of an individual supervisor.

Pre-Master’s and English Language courses

Need an alternative route to study this course? Our International Study Centre offers Pre-Master’s degrees and English language courses to prepare you for study. 

Explore these courses

 

Your future

Upon graduating, you can progress to a career in a range of organisations, such as:

• start-ups (your own or those founded by others)
• entrepreneurial and innovation consultancy
• large corporates
• the third sector, non-government organisations and social enterprises
• policy design for local, national or international organisations
• further academic research (e.g. PhD)

Careers support

Career development and employability are woven throughout our teaching, learning and student experience.

The School has dedicated employability support and career spaces to support you on your career journey, both during your studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Find out more about our employability offer

Business School students get access to both the wider University careers service and exclusive Business School events and resources for students. This means you'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:

• one-to-one career support
• industry-specific career events
• online career learning tools
• career planning and information sessions
• an annual careers week, where careers activity takes place during reading week, where there is a gap in teaching
• networking opportunities
• specialist careers and business start-up support from the University's Careers Service and the Business School's career consultants
• the chance to apply for various work experience opportunities while studying with us

We're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.

You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.

We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

Visit our Careers Service website

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

• regional, national and international leaders
• over 37,000 alumni in our network, spanning 152 countries
• leading professional and academics who are experts in their field
• businesses and partners in academia 

The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre. Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

• computer clusters housing over 120 PCs, plus open IT spaces for laptops
• seven large lecture theatres, plus a 750-seat auditorium – the largest in the University
• 25 seminar and teaching spaces, many with flexible furniture to accommodate learning
• a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, providing a mix of space for group work, individual study, or quiet study
• study pods, some with wall mounted screens, and bookable rooms for working in groups or individually
• a contemporary café, refurbished in 2025
• two dedicated hubs for employability support and events
• a Bloomberg lab with over 20 terminals, so you can experience a real trading room floor
• Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics and economic psychology
• a flexible conference room with panoramic views across the city and St. James’ Park, which doubles up as a large flexible teaching space

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. We also have gender-neutral toilets in the FDC.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2027 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database. 

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

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What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

Find out more about:

• living costs
• tuition fees

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

How to apply

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