Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSc)

This course is designed for individuals who wish to become entrepreneurs and launch new ventures with growth potential. You will be equipped with specialist and in-depth understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation together with practical skills and will leave with a ready-to-implement business plan that has been checked by practicing entrepreneurs.

You will work on your business plan throughout the course, having a chance to refine it following feedback from academic staff and through access to an entrepreneurial mentor from the Association of Business Mentors. 

Mandatory modules on this course, which is taught at our campus in central London, will introduce you to a broad range of topics and tools necessary to plan and launch a new venture and you’ll furthermore be able to focus on your personal interests or needs with the optional modules available, which include digital marketing and branding, family business, technology entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial opportunities in emerging markets. You’ll hear from visiting speakers and go on field visits to gain further knowledge and expertise from successful and highly innovative entrepreneurs and businesses. 

On graduating you will have a critical understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation research, an appreciation of the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation and the processes and practices at every level. 

As a student in the School of Business and Management you will join an intellectually stimulating, friendly and supportive environment and, through working closely with our expert and experienced academic staff, you will be in a position to realise your potential. 

Reasons to choose Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc at Royal Holloway: 

• Gain specialised understanding of entrepreneurship, how to develop a start-up and leave with a business plan.
• Course is co-designed with an experienced panel of entrepreneurs and venture capital/angel investors.
• You'll have access to an entrepreneurial mentor and will be able to build your professional network in London's dynamic entrepreneurial eco-system.
• Understand how to respond to ethical and sustainable global challenges.
• Flexibility to tailor your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests.

From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.