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Develop the knowledge and skills to grow a great idea into a thriving business.
Are you passionate about ideas? Do you see problems as opportunities? Do you want to develop your creativity, critical thinking and boost your entrepreneurial journey?
Whether you have just started a business (or plan to), are working in a small business or family enterprise, or want to apply entrepreneurship principles to a career elsewhere, this course will help you develop your entrepreneurial capabilities, whatever your starting point.
You’ll explore the requirements of business planning and the vital role of marketing and logistics, you’ll gain practical experience on a live project where you can begin trading, and you’ll be challenged to critique business ideas and theory to expand and develop your thinking.
Your studies will include a research project, wh...
1 year full-time
2 years with internship (September start)
Parmida“On the course, I learned both the theoretical aspects of business start-ups and the practical side too. The range of skills I developed will support me throughout my journey as an entrepreneur.”
MSc Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to give you the chance to develop your entrepreneurial capabilities, your knowledge and critical thinking, your networks and confidence, and your skills for success.
We provide crucial knowledge and methods in business planning and start-up, marketing and logistics. In addition, you’ll be given the time to critique business ideas and theory in a way that broadens your horizons and expands your thinking. You have options to personalise the course. For example, you can delve deeper into social, ethical and environmental enterprise, or you can gain credit for extra-curricular activities through the Rise programme. You will undertake a research project where you take inspiration from something that interests you - from the course or from your business or start-up ideas, or a challenge you have come across in the business world - and shape the assignment to your personal and professional interests.
Whilst this course is ideal for students with start-up ambitions, or those who want to further develop a business or start a new venture, entrepreneurial capabilities are valuable in any profession or area of employment. The course structure and assessments are designed to develop a range of skills, for example, presentations and reports develop research skills, written and spoken communication and creativity, while the live trade stand develops business ideation, teamwork capabilities, project planning and implementation. These rich and varied experiences develop entrepreneurial capabilities, mindset and motivation, which will help you succeed, whatever your ambitions.
Rise with Manchester Met
Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.
Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.
All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.
To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
Whether you've already made your decision about what you want to study, or you're just considering whether postgraduate study is right for you, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about postgraduate student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent. We’ll also welcome applications from students who have significant experience of entrepreneurship theory or practice, or the international equivalent.
In addition, proficiency in English will be required to at least IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
Full-time fee: £10,750 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Full-time fee: £22,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of study provided the course is completed in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £1850
Students who choose to complete an optional internship year will be required to pay an additional fee. The Internship year fee is estimated at £1,850 for all students (UK, EU and Channel Islands, as well as Non-EU international students).
Optional estimate: £400
The books, journals and other materials required for the course are available from the library, and as a sustainable campus we rely mostly on our virtual learning environment and digital documents. Therefore, you will need your own computer or laptop to successfully take part in the course activities.
Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing. If required occasionally, campus printing costs start from 5p per page. The University has PC labs and a laptop loan service that support students with these costs.
If you’re looking to start your own business, develop an existing enterprise or start a new venture, this course is a great way to fast-track your business skills and knowledge, so you have the best chance of turning your idea into a reality.
You’ll learn a broad range of business skills during the course. Your knowledge of areas like investment, sustainability and management will be useful in any industry. Entrepreneurship skills aren’t just useful in start-ups either, they are valuable in existing businesses and across wider professions.
Taught by industry professionals and active researchers
Our courses are taught by a combination of industry professionals and research-active academics. The industry professionals use case studies to demonstrate how you can apply the theory and skills you learn to real life scenarios. The research academics are engaged in projects that contribute to the very latest thinking in their area of expertise.
100% of our research impact in business and management is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Please contact our course enquiries team.
Please note: To apply for the 2-year internship route you will need to select a September start date.
The application submission deadlines for September 2024 entry are:
International students: Monday 22nd July 2024
UK or Home/ Channel Islands/ IOM students: Applications remain open - deadline to be confirmed
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
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