What you'll learn

You'll be required to take the following modules as part of this MSc programme:

• Digital Start-up and Business ModellingLink opens in a new window
• Product DesignLink opens in a new window
• Disruptive Technology and Innovation 2.0Link opens in a new window
• Entrepreneurial MindsetLink opens in a new window
• Entrepreneurial FinanceLink opens in a new window
• Corporate EntrepreneurshipLink opens in a new window

Elective modules

Alongside your core modules, you will be required to select two elective module. Elective module options will be provided to you at the start of the academic year, but an illustrative list can be found below. These options may be subject to changes.

• Enterprise eCommerce SolutionsLink opens in a new window OR Sales and Sales ManagementLink opens in a new window
• Project ManagementLink opens in a new window OR Branding and Marketing CommunicationsLink opens in a new window

Please note that whilst the module catalogue shows the latest approved version of each module and what is currently being taught (academic year 2024), there may be minor updates to content or learning objectives year on year to reflect the evolving state of knowledge and the requirements of teaching best practise. Any such amends will be updated following the department 'module approvals process' and reflected in the module catalogue before the start of the next academic year in 2025.

Project

Your dissertation project will be worth 60 CATS, or 33% of your MSc credits and your final grade. It is a major individual project, which will develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to specialise in an aspect of particular interest to you. It will be submitted in the form of a dissertation at the end of the year, and you are expected to devote an appropriate portion of your time and intellectual effort to the project during the course i.e. approximately 600 hours over the course of the academic year.

For this course, your project is usually devoted to developing your business idea in a rigorous manner so that by the end of the course, you not only have a strong piece of academic research, but you will hopefully also be well equipped to launch your business.

Work on your project runs concurrently with your module study. You will be able to choose project or suggest one of your own and a member of staff will guide you through the process of writing a dissertation. Examples of some of the areas our students have focused on for their projects are:

• Mobile based concert organization and promotion in Nigeria
• A reverse auction based wedding portal
• An electronic marketplace for small businesses
• Unijobs – a jobs portal for students
• Development of new household appliances
• iPhone app

Learning style and assessment

This course has two components – a taught component accounting for two-thirds of your time and effort, and a research component (dissertation) accounting for one-third.

A taught module typically consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, simulations, case studies, group exercises, reflective practices, on-line learning and self-study. The majority of modules are taught in small classes to facilitate and encourage interaction. Others practice large-scale lectures, which are then supported by smaller class seminars and group or workshop activities.

Each module is nominally 150 hours of learning which includes your class attendance, independent study, and assessments. Modules are delivered in a three or four-week learning block, allowing you to focus on one module at a time and engage deeply with the subject material.

Modules are predominantly assessed by way of written assignments, but assessment can also be in other formats. In addition to the main assessment, you may have assessed presentations, online tests, self-reflection, and a range of other assessment methods during each module.

Your project will be assessed by your Project Supervisor plus an independent assessor. As part of the assessment, you may be required to present your project and answer questions at a poster session.

Module leaders are experts in their fields and are often supported by external speakers from industry or academia who bring real-world perspective into the classroom.

Read more information about the course structure.

Entry requirements

In order to meet our academic entry requirement, you should have obtained the minimum of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.

Students join this MSc programme from all academic disciplines, from engineering and business, through to creative arts and humanities. A good proportion of Innovation and Entrepreneurship students already have professional experience and are at the stage in their career where they want to launch their own company. Others come as recent graduates, often from an entrepreneurial family, and are looking at expanding and innovating the family firm, developing new markets and product or service lines.

Applicants should discuss their business goals and demonstrate their entrepreneurial flair in their Statement of Purpose.

English language

If you are a non-native English speaker, we need to confirm that your English language competency is sufficiently good for you to get the most out of your Master's study. We therefore require you to take a SELT (Secure English Language Test) and submit your results as one of your academic requirements.

Whilst we encourage you to take your English test as early as possible, you can upload your results later in the application cycle. You do not need to delay your application until you've taken an English test.

If you are taking an IELTS test, we require a score of 7.0 (including a maximum of 2 components at 6.0/6.5 and 2 components at 7.0 or above). Please view our web page here for a full list of accepted tests, together with the grades require

Tuition fees

For 2025 entry, the tuition fees are as follows:

• Home students: £30,480
• Overseas students: £38,430

If you are successful in receiving an offer, a deposit payment is required in order to secure your place on the course. Please note that sponsored students can apply for a deposit waiver. For further information, please see our tuition fee deposits pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Your remaining tuition fee is then payable at the start of the academic year, or in three instalments. For information about how to pay your tuition fees, please review the University's finance web pagesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

WMG Excellence Scholarships

At WMG, we invest more than £1.5 million per year into supporting our talented students and creating a diverse and inspiring learning environment.
Our funding opportunities range from the competitive merit-based WMG Excellence Scholarship open to all offer-holders, through to guaranteed bursaries for specific countries and partnership awards with third-party funders.

WMG Excellence Scholarships are merit-based awards, available on a competitive basis. Awards range from £5,000 to £15,000 tuition fee discount.

Applications will be judged on past academic achievement, professional experience, reasons for study, and your vision for the future. View our WMG Excellence Scholarship pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window for full details on how to apply for this award.

Additional Scholarship opportunities

You might also be eligible to apply for other scholarships from the University of Warwick, such as the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme; as well as awards from external funding bodies, including Chevening Scholarships. For additional funding opportunities and eligibility details, please visit our Funding web pageLink opens in a new window

Careers

Innovation and Entrepreneurship graduates will often start their own business, and we’ve seen graduates become successful in a wide range of sectors including: food and drink, music, business consultancy, digital education, oil and gas, manufacturing, outsourcing, fashion, textiles, luxury goods and jewellery, logistics, and finance. Others go on to create new divisions and ventures for their family business, or start work in sectors in which they plan to later launch their business.

Employers also very much value the skills and innovative way of thinking that students develop on this course. This is borne out by the types of roles many have gone on to secure after graduating. Whilst a lot of graduates will go on to establish their Start-Up, develop their own or their family businesses, or work collaboratively with other start-ups or SMEs, others have gone on to work for more established employers. Below, we’ve listed a few examples of some you may recognise:

• Austrian Airlines
• Cisco
• ExxonMobil
• General Electric
• Google
• International Youth Foundation
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Johnson & Johnson
• McKinsey & Co
• Nielsen
• Samsung Electronics
• Sony
• Tata Technologies
• Vodafone

How to apply

Application is through the University’s online form and is currently open. The course code for MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship is P-H1S6

What to include with your application:

• A completed application form and £75 application fee.
• A Personal Statement which can be included in the online application.
• A scan of your transcript (marksheet). If you are still studying, please send us your transcripts to date. NB: if you are made an offer, we will then require you to upload your degree transcripts and certificate in order to clear your conditions.
• English language test result (if applicable) - this can be submitted after you have an offer.
• One reference. If you completed studies less than 2 years ago, this should be an academic reference. If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we will require a professional reference. We contact your referee directly, so please include their valid professional email address on your application form.
• Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.

You can read more about the application process, and access a link to the application form, on our how to apply web page.

Application Deadline

Our official application deadline is 2 August 2025, however please note that this course will close early if capacity is reached ahead of that deadline. We strongly recommend you apply as soon as you are ready in order to avoid disappointment.