Overview

Why this course?

According to Wired magazine, some of the most dynamic and exciting career opportunities can currently be found in the startup and small business sectors. An increasing number of graduates are choosing to work for innovative entrepreneurial ventures rather than pursue more traditional graduate jobs. The Strathclyde Business School MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology places graduates ahead of the curve when it comes to possessing the skills and knowledge required to make an impact in this fast-moving and rapidly evolving jobs market.

The ethos of the course is that rigorous cutting-edge theoretical knowledge must be combined with a special focus on developing the practical skills required to engage successfully in entrepreneurial activity. As a student on the course, you'll be embedded in one of Europe’s leading technological universities and will have deep engagement with a dynamic innovation ecosystem.

Through a unique virtual incubation programme, in conjunction with Waterloo University in Canada, you'll gain direct exposure to Canada’s world-leading Technology Triangle.What you’ll study

The Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology program involves a mix of theory and practical tool-based modules alongside a unique set of innovative ‘lab’ sessions that focus on developing specialist hard and soft skills.

The degree is split into three sections that are reflective of a real-world startup scenario:

Ideation: In semester 1, you'll focus on creativity, opportunity recognition and data analysis skills

Road Testing: In semester two, attention will turn to establishing a new venture and ensuring the market viability of a prototype product/service

Commercialisation: In the final semester, you'll work on a detailed innovative project in collaboration with Waterloo University, Canada, to simulate bringing a product to market

Major projects

The MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology degree offered by Strathclyde Business School contains a unique 60 credit hands-on project that is run in partnership with Waterloo University, Canada. During this project, you'll work on an innovation challenge and will apply the tools and techniques you've practiced over the previous year. Using Waterloo’s Virtual Incubation Platform, you'll pitch to experienced venture capitalists and other potential investors in the UK and Canadian ecosystems.

Student competitions

You'll be expected to participate in national and international entrepreneurship and innovation prizes. Strathclyde University has a strong track record of success in various prestigious competitions and there are considerable free support networks in place to help students with their entries.

The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship will provide a special university prize award for the best project.

Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network

The University of Strathclyde is home to the Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network, a global support network for current students and graduates. The network has supported many internationally successful student and graduate businesses and yours could be next!

Careers

Graduates from the MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation& Technology are expected to find employment in a variety of exciting roles. This may involve:

establishing a startup
working in an entrepreneurial ecosystem support role
taking over a family business
working for a high-growth SME

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Creativity & Opportunity Development

Accounting & Financial Analysis

Issues and Trends in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology

Data Lab

Design Lab

Semester 2

New Venture Creation

Entrepreneurial Leadership & Resource Management

Sales Lab

Internationalisation & Growth Lab

Electives

Semester 3

Virtual Incubator Project

Learning & teachingThe course is delivered through a blend of lectures, workshops, lab sessions and practical activities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Engineering Management General Engineering & Technology View 115 other Masters in Engineering Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject.

There's no requirement for prior work experience.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language isn't English, an IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual test score below 5.5) is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

28250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

16650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16650 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Students on this course are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (International)
MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (UK/EU)

Scottish and non-UK EU postgraduate students

For a number of eligible courses, Scottish and non-UK EU postgraduate students can apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students a living cost loan.

English students

Students ordinarily resident in England may be eligible to apply for a loan of up to £10,000 to cover their tuition fees and living costs.

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