Overview

This Business Development and Innovation course from Ulster University equips you with the skills and confidence to lead and manage innovation effectively within real organisational settings.

This course is highly relevant for either:

Those who already have substantial industry experience, this course can support your progression into broader management or leadership roles, especially if you’re moving from a technical background into a more strategic position

For recent graduates, the programme offers a strong foundation in modern business practice, building your knowledge, skills and understanding of innovative organisational approaches across key business disciplines.

Career options

The course prepares you for a wide range of career paths across multiple business functions. It strengthens your ability to progress in your current role, transition into new areas, or even launch your own business by developing the skills and confidence needed to drive growth and innovation.

Career opportunities include:

Business development

Business strategy

Innovation management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creativity

Strategy for Business Development

Global Business

Innovation in Practice

Competitiveness

Management Research Dissertation

Strategic and Applied Digital Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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110

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration International Development Innovation Management View 176 other Masters in Innovation Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a degree with at least 2:2 Honours standard or equivalent.

Exceptionally, applicants who do not possess academic qualifications at the appropriate level but have substantial relevant work experience may be considered for admittance in accordance with the Faculty’s Accreditation of Prior Learning policy.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18310 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9290 GBP / year

≈ 9290 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

Funding

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