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Birkbeck, University of London: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Birkbeck Business School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation offers you a comprehensive understanding of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in business strategy. You will gain extensive knowledge and insights in:
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crucial issues in the management of innovation
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digital transformation in businesses
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entrepreneurship and new technology
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innovation management in international business
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the role of technology and innovation policy.
Critical thinking and problem-focused decision making are key components of this course. We link theory and practice to equip you with the principles and tools for analysing a range of issues in various types of firms. You will learn about entrepreneurial skill sets, entrepreneurial finance and the role of networks and social capital.
Start-up guidance is also included as part of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as practical skills in relation to entrepreneurship, such as elaboration of business plans including design, delivery and finance. You will gain expertise that is vital for organisations to be able to navigate the challenges in this era of digital business.
Highlights
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Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.
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Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
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We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
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Many Birkbeck students work in, or have professional experience in, the industries under consideration. This provides strong networking opportunities with fellow students and Birkbeck alumni, with potentially beneficial impacts on your career development.
Careers and employability
Entrepreneurship graduates are employable everywhere where the management of entrepreneurial processes is crucial for corporate success. Possible professions include:
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human resources officer
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management consultant
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operational researcher
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logistics and distribution manager
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marketing executive
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systems analyst.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23220 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11610 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23220 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11610 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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