Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
Gain the skills to create, deliver and capture value from innovation.
Disrupt and innovate in your chosen field
Embark on your journey as an innovator at a world-leading university
Gain the skills to create, deliver and capture value from innovation
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
1 year
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Start date
August 2025
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Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Home£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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South Kensington
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Course overview
In the current global economic environment there is a pressing need for students to learn how to manage in dynamic, uncertain and entrepreneurial environments. The MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship Management equips you with the skills to meet this need.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or have intrapreneurial ambitions, this programme will prepare you for an exciting career as an innovator.
You will build your toolkit in the three key areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and management, teaching you how to manage successful outcomes to create, deliver and capture value from innovation.
Innovation happens from collaboration, so this programme will help you get involved with Imperial's dynamic and inspiring culture. The Imperial Enterprise Lab provides opportunities, networks and experiences for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
If you are ready to launch your startup, become an angel investor or innovate from within a global organisation, MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management will set you up for your next step.
You also have the option to complete a four-six month work placement (internship) as part of your programme, extending the programme to 16 months and graduating with 120 ECTS. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
These modules will be available to students who have accepted an offer of admission from July onwards, and are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.
The core modules, which you will study across the year, are organised into Foundation Modules and Specialist Modules, as well as including your Personal Innovation Development journey.
- Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis
- Business Leadership Dynamics
- Business Model Design for the Digital Economy
- Design Thinking for Innovation & Impact
- Entrepreneurship
- Managerial Economics
- Marketing for Entrepreneurship
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Personal Innovation Development
- Strategic Management
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Venture Capital and Growth Finance
Electives are your opportunity to truly shape the programme to your own ambitions. You will choose one elective from the list below, giving you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and expertise across the areas that will benefit your career.
- AI Ventures
- Consumer Behaviour
- Design Psychology
- Digital Marketing
- Family Business
- From Data to Product
- Global Immersion
- Introduction to Design with Behavioural Science
- Leading Social Innovation
- Managing Negotiations
- Management, Strategy and Innovation in Fintech
- Marketing Analytics: Leading with Big Data
- Project Management
- Strategy and Leadership in a Digital World
- Transformational Play
- Wicked Problems, Systems Dynamics, and Entrepreneurial Innovation
The Business Applications in the summer will provide you with valuable practical experience and hands-on application in real industry and entrepreneurial situations.
You can choose between undertaking a Work Placement, a Business Startup or a Consulting Project. The Individual Research Report is the primary choice for students who have a firm offer to study on a doctoral programme or are in the process of applying to a doctoral programme, in lieu of the Startup Project, Work Placement or Consulting Project.
- Work Placement
- Business Startup
- Consulting Project
- Individual Research Report
- Extended work placement
If you wish to take a longer (four-six month) internship as part of your programme, you can take an extended work placement with the approval of the Academic Director. This is particularly relevant for (but not exclusive to) internships in France, Germany, and other European countries that require students to have student status for the duration of their internships. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Case studies
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Projects
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Equipment/technique demonstrations
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Presentations and seminars
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Group work
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Lectures
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
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Practical classes and fieldwork
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Work placement opportunity
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Workshops
Assessment methods
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Case studies
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Continuous assessments
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Essays
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Formal presentations
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Multiple choice tests
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Participation
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Reports
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Written exams
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.
Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 9 January 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several deadlines throughout the year. This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Round 1
- Closing date: 26 September 2024
- Decision by: 28 November 2024
Round 2
- Closing date: 9 January 2025
- Decision by: 6 March 2025
Round 3
- Closing date: 13 March 2025
- Decision by: 8 May 2025
Round 4
- Closing date: 1 May 2025
- Decision by: 19 June 2025
Scholarship deadlines
- Round 1: 26 September 2024
- Round 2: 9 January 2025
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £100 for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Tuition fees
Tuition fee
2025 entry
£42,500 12 months
Extended work placement option
2025 entry
£44,000 16 months
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Students taking the optional extended work placement must pay a fee of £1500, in addition to the standard course fees.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Prepare for a rewarding career as an innovator with this programme, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner.
Manage successful outcomes from innovation by understanding the three key areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and management.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Energy, consulting, and technology are just some of your options.
Other potential career paths include FMCG and media.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
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