MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What you'll learn

The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation project.

Core modules

• 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 the core modules listed above, you will choose two elective modules - one from WMG and one from WBS. The available options will be confirmed at the start of the academic year, but an illustrative list is provided below. Please note that these options may be subject to change.

WMG options

• Enterprise eCommerce SolutionsLink opens in a new window OR Sales and Sales ManagementLink opens in a new window

WBS options

• Project ManagementLink opens in a new window OR Branding and Marketing CommunicationsLink opens in a new window

Project

In addition to the taught modules, you will complete a dissertation project which is worth a third of your final Master's grade (60 credits). This substantial individual project is designed to strengthen your academic and research skills, while allowing you to explore a specific area that reflects your interests and career goals.

For MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship there are two project options for you to chose which is best aligned to your goals:

1. The Project for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 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. The project aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to develop compelling value proposition for an innovative new venture, or the significant expansion of an existing family or personally-owned business, via the adoption of new technology, the exploitation of new digital channels, the licensing of intellectual property, and development of new products, service or lines of business. For your assessment, you will critically evaluate the desirability, feasibility, viability, adaptability, and credibility of your proposed innovation project to ensure its success, and will present a professional-standard plan suitable for attracting investors, covering all aspects of the contextual or market analysis, route to adoption and implementation, strategic advantage, and its financial business case. You will also document and reflect critically on both the process of discovering and validating a viable and innovative value creation opportunity and the personal learning that took place.
2. The Industry Collaboration Project is based on work-based-learning (WBL) pedagogy, where academic learning is integrated and assimilated through practical experience in a professional setting. It acts as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, allowing you to gain competencies and insights directly relevant to you future career. Supported by your academic supervisor, you will be required to develop solutions to a real-world industry problem set in consultation with a WMG partner organisation. This project provides comprehensive experience in research and analysis techniques whilst emphasising a practical understanding of how and how they are employed to generate and interpret knowledge and practical application within a business and industrial context.

You are expected to devote an appropriate portion of your time and intellectual effort to you project during your Masters; that is approximately 600 hours over the academic year.

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. 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.

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 including video. 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.

For students taking the Industry Collaboration Project, you will present the outcomes of your main project report's findings to the company partner as well as your academic supervisor.

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 2026 entry, the tuition fees are as follows:

• Home students: £32,310
• Overseas students: £40,740

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 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 application form. 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 31 August 2026, 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.