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MSc by Research in Business Transformation (2022 Entry)

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This course will enable you to understand business transformation, entrepreneurship and innovation. It will give you the knowledge to understand the different aspects of the business and the entrepreneurial mind-set to transform it.

To support your learning and provide experience of business consultancy and transformation, you will attend core taught modules, and undertake four projects with UK SMEs to experience a variety of business environments.

Throughout the programme you will be supported by business leaders, entrepreneurs and technology experts as required.

Teaching and learning

The taught component of the course is a mixture of traditional lectured material, syndicate/group work, large scale delivery, practical work, online learning and forum activities. Module leaders are experts in their fields and are supported by external speakers working in organisations at the forefront of their fields.

The projects with UK SMEs (in a broad range of sectors) are with the WMG SME Team. One of the leading Small Business Assistance teams in the country with experts in IT, Electronics, Materials, Processes and Business Strategy.

Follow the link for further information and case studies. Each taught module will usually last one week.


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2:i undergraduate degree and/or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.


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  • Band A
  • IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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WMGs research themes

  • ALM
  • Automation Systems
  • Battery Forensics
  • Battery Systems
  • Battery Test and Modelling
  • Biomedical Informatics, Imaging and Healthcare Technologies
  • BMS, Control (batteries)
  • Charging (energy)
  • Connectivity and Wireless Communication
  • Control (whole vehicle)
  • Co-operative Autonomy
  • Cyber Security
  • Data science
  • Digital Lifecycle Management (modelling and simulation, manufacturing processes)
  • Driver Health Monitoring
  • Electrochemical Engineering
  • Electrochemical Materials
  • Engineering Psychology
  • Experiential Engineering
  • Human Factors
  • Innovative Business Models
  • Lightweight Materials and Manufacturing
  • Metrology
  • Motors (Electric Machines)
  • Nanocomposites
  • Power Electronics
  • Sensors and Wearables
  • Steels Processing
  • Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
  • Verification and Validation

Full details of our research interests are listed on the WMG web pages.

You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.

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Find out more about our research areas and take a look at our current vacancies to see the opportunities we currently have and their supervisors.

We also welcome informal enquiries, giving you the opportunity to discuss projects with supervisors to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Use the following links to find out more about our research groups and academics to contact if you are interested in a particular research area or complete our enquiry form.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

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