Entrepreneurship MSc
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Join the UK’s number 1 university for graduate business leaders 2021*
Become part of our thriving ecosystem of creators, innovators and leaders to gain the practical skills you need to become an entrepreneur. While nurturing your talent for spotting opportunities and solving problems, you'll be taught some of the most progressive methods in business by experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
This Entrepreneurship MSc is built around the development of real business ideas and the practical application of entrepreneurial theory and practice. With an outstanding curriculum, a high-profile Guest Speaker Programme and regular networking and pitching opportunities you'll not only leave ready to develop your ideas and lead a team, but you'll have built a strong entrepreneurial network to help back your business. That's why we're the top UK university for graduate business leaders 2021 (Capitol on Tap*).
We’re after students who want to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and make an impact. You’ll have a natural curiosity about the world, be well-versed in a range of business domains and have a broad grasp of global geopolitical and macroeconomic events.
You will:
- Develop an understanding of the practice and theory of entrepreneurship, contextualised via various theoretical lenses and practical experience.
- Galvanise your team working skills, and understand what it takes to build a world-class founding team.
- Learn about the various areas of business, such as design thinking, finance, marketing, innovation, lean product development, strategy, project management, and see how they connect.
- Understand the process of developing a start-up business from inception through to investment.
From identifying market opportunities to devising powerful value propositions, and developing disruptive products and services to utilising strategic marketing and analytics, you’ll learn all the practical and theoretical skills to succeed as an entrepreneur. You’ll enhance your understanding of the entire business development workflow and build valuable connections and networks.
Stage one
- Design Thinking
- Identifying Opportunites
- Leadership & Team Organisation
Stage two
- Financial Management
- Digital Leadership
- Strategic Marketing
Stage three
- Work-based Project
The modules above are those being studied by our students or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.
How you'll learn
The course is delivered through a blend of online and classroom experiences including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lecturers, and guest speakers.
All classes are recorded for review later and all students are supported by a keen and knowledgeable faculty, who are available to speak to students about their programme of study, business ideas, or personal issues.
Studies align with Falmouth University ‘doing it for real philosophy’, which means we take a hands-on approach to everything we do on the programme.
Assessment methods
You’ll be assessed via a range of methods, including:
- Reports
- Critical reflections
- Verbal assessments
- Pitch presentations
- Team working assessments
Note: There are no exams
As a graduate of this Entrepreneurship MSc, you could start your own venture or drive innovation within an organisation as part of a leadership team. You could also choose to continue your academic journey as a PhD student or researcher.