Master of Science [M.Sc] [Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship] From University of Portsmouth

On our MSc degree course at University of Portsmouth, you'll develop the skills needed to spot opportunities; to visualise, develop and take new ideas to market; to launch new products and services, and to manage fast growing new businesses too.

You'll also discover how to use innovation to make a difference in your own business and in other organisations, and learn about important areas of entrepreneurship Ð including product development, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship theory and practice.

When you graduate, you can expect to find employment in business management or consultancy, whatever size of business. You'll also be able to pursue roles in marketing, product development, innovation, and research and development.

What You Will Experience?

On this course you'll:

• Learn business planning, the development and marketing of new products, and financial managementÊ Ê Ê
• Understand concepts of innovation management and entrepreneurship, theories, models and analytical frameworks, and their application in business policy and strategy
• Benefit from our research, consultancy projects, visits from external guest speakers and live case studies
• Be supported by academic staff with expertise in the area, including Professor Paul Trott, whose book "Innovation Management and New Product Development" is recommended reading for students all over the world
• Tap in to the resources available to students who are actively involved with entrepreneurial business activities through our Student and Graduate Enterprise Team
• Have 24/7 access to our library's extensive resources, including books, ejournals and newspapers
• Research, plan and produce an independent project, expanding on your understanding of innovation management or entrepreneurship and giving you the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice

Career

You'll be able to pursue management careers in the private and public sector, in innovation management, entrepreneurship, and the management of small enterprises.

Career opportunities include:

• Marketing
• New product development
• Innovation
• Research and development
• Technology
• Engineering
• Project management
• Administration
• The arts

You'll also be able to enter a career in business, manufacturing, healthcare and knowledge management, or in a consultancy-based role.