MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

The MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at the University of York is designed to equip you with practical entrepreneurial and management skills, supported by expert faculty and strong industry connections, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in management, society, or your own ventures. This dynamic programme focuses on fostering creative mindsets and developing the essential knowledge and capabilities required to successfully navigate and drive entrepreneurship and innovation across a broad spectrum of sectors.

Throughout the course, you will explore the processes and challenges of creating and growing new ventures, as well as managing innovation within established organisations. The curriculum balances theoretical frameworks with hands-on learning opportunities, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how entrepreneurial thinking and innovative management practices can be harnessed to solve complex problems, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable growth.

You will develop a wide array of skills including opportunity recognition, business model design, strategic decision-making, financial planning, marketing innovation, and leadership. The programme places strong emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing you to lead projects, build teams, and influence organisational culture towards innovation.

The MSc is well suited not only for those aspiring to launch their own startups but also for individuals aiming to drive innovation in public sector organisations, social enterprises, and corporate settings. Through case studies, simulations, and live projects, you will gain invaluable experience in applying entrepreneurial and innovation theories to real-world scenarios.

Industry engagement is a key feature of the programme, with guest lectures from successful entrepreneurs and innovators, networking events, and collaboration opportunities with businesses and accelerators. This exposure allows you to build professional connections and gain insights into current trends and challenges in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Additionally, you will benefit from York’s supportive academic environment, where faculty with extensive research and practical expertise guide you through your studies and help you tailor your learning to your career goals. Optional modules and independent projects allow you to specialise in areas of personal interest, further enhancing your employability and impact.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to make strategic, innovative, and entrepreneurial contributions within a variety of contexts—whether by founding and growing your own business, leading innovation initiatives within organisations, or influencing policy and social change. The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management prepares you to thrive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing global economy, ready to create value and drive transformation.