MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
A unique programme, designed to prepare graduates for a range of business and entrepreneurial careers.
Overview
The MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management is offered over 12 months full-time and combines academic rigour and practical relevance.
In the current global economic environment, there is a pressing need for students to learn about how to manage in dynamic, uncertain, rapidly changing and entrepreneurial environments. The development and introduction of new technologies, systems and services can produce new economic opportunities. Managing successful outcomes to create, deliver and capture value from innovation has become a complex process, requiring broad-based skills and knowledge. This programme addresses these issues.
There is a careful balance between teaching and learning, individual study and group work. Case study methodology and class-based discussions are used to strengthen conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and there are regular seminars by external expert speakers.
Imperial College has acknowledged global excellence in both Innovation and Entrepreneurship (the MSc Management has been ranked seventh globally for Entrepreneurship and the MBA has also been ranked sixth globally for Entrepreneurship by the Financial Times).
Study programme
Before the programme begins you are expected to complete a number of pre-study modules. These are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year but are not assessed.
The core modules, which you will study during the autumn, spring and summer terms, are organised into the Management core and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship core. The Management Core provides a broad business overview and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship core teaches you how to create, deliver and capture value from innovation. You complete 11 core modules in total.
In the summer term, you complete a project and choose between undertaking a Work Placement; a Business Start-up; or a combination of an Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management report and a Consulting Project.
Careers
Our graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities, such as launching a new business, developing business start-ups and consulting on innovation and have gone on to work in industries in the UK, Europe and further afield. Previous employers include Google, Santander and Vodafone.
Find out more about MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Structure
This page reflects the latest version of the curriculum for this year of entry. However, this information is subject to change.
The curriculum of this programme is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for this year of entry.
We recommend you check this page before finalising your application and again before accepting your offer. We will update this page as soon as any changes are confirmed by the College.
Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about any changes made.
Page last reviewed on 25 October 2021.
Structure
Pre-study modules
- Data Analysis Primer
- Finance Primer
- Foundations for Career Success
- Maths Primer
- Plagiarism Awareness
- Study Skills
Core modules
- Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis
- Business Economics
- Business Models and Intellectual Property
- Design Thinking for Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing for Entrepreneurship
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Personal Innovation Development
- Strategic Management
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Venture Capital and Growth Finance
Elective modules
- Consumer Behaviour
- Family Business
- Global Immersion
- Leading Social Innovation
- Management, Strategy and Innovation in Fintech
- Project Management
Project
The Business Applications in the summer will provide you with valuable practical experience and hands-on application in real industry and entrepreneurial situations.
You can choose between:
- Work Placement
- Business Startup
- Consulting Project
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
- Business Start-up
- Case studies
- Consulting Project
- Equipment/technique demonstrations (e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream)
- Formal presentations
- Group work exercises
- Interactive content including video and module quizzes
- Lectures
- On-line discussion forums
- On-line lecture materials
- Practical classes and field work
- Pre-programme VLE modules
- Seminars
- Work Placement Opportunity
- Workshops
Assessment methods
- Case studies
- Formal presentations
- Multiple choice tests
- Essays
- Reports
- Written examinations
Entry requirements
We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirement
Our minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in any discipline.
You are also required to have a well-researched career plan with clear short and long term goals.
International qualifications
The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.
We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications. For guidance see our Country Index though please note that the standards listed here are the minimum for entry to the College.
If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team.
English language requirement (all applicants)
All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.
For admission to this course, you must achieve the ICBS requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for Business School applicants.
Competence standards
Our competence standards highlight the core skills students should be able to demonstrate by the end of this course.
View Imperial College Business School's competence standards [pdf]
We believe in providing the widest practicable access to all of our degree programmes and will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support your study. For more information, please contact the Department using the contact details below.
Imperial College Business School
T: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
E: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
How to apply
Making an application
Apply online
All applicants must apply online.
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying to the Business School, you may only be considered for one programme per admissions cycle, with the exception of applicants to our Finance Master's programmes, who may select two programmes.
Application fee
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £80 for taught Master's applications (excluding MBAs)
- £135 for MBA applications
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
ATAS certificate
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
Further questions?
Find answers to your questions about admissions. Answers cover COVID-19, English language requirements, visas and more.
Tuition fees and funding
The fees for MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management are the same for UK and international students.
Find out more about fees and funding opportunities.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Postgraduate Master's loan
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For 2022-23 entry, the maximum amount is £11,836. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for postgraduate students to support you through your studies. Find out more about our scholarships to see what you might be eligible for.
There are a number of external organisations also offer awards for Imperial students, find out more about non-Imperial scholarships.
British Council scholarships for women in STEM
This course is eligible for the British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, which Imperial is offering for the 2022/23 academic year. These are for women from Brazil, Mexico or Peru who apply to one of our eligible STEM Master's courses. Find out more about this scholarship.
Accommodation and living costs
Living costs, including accommodation, are not included in your tuition fees.
You can compare costs across our different accommodation options on our Accommodation website.
A rough guide to what you might expect to spend to live in reasonable comfort in London is available on our Fees and Funding website.
Further information
Got a question?
T: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
E: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
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