Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs (15 credits)
- International Competitiveness, Business Strategy, and Innovation (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Venture Financing (15 credits)
- Venture Growth (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take 45 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Business Model Innovation and Intellectual Property (15 credits)
- Digital Marketing (15 credits)
- Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
- High-tech Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation (15 credits)
- Entrepreneurship in Family Business (15 credits)
- European Business and Corporate Studies (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.
You will also receive a three-hour dissertation workshop plus three additional hours of one-to-one dissertation supervision.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Assessment
- Written/practical examinations
- Coursework
- Individual or group projects and presentations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework and individual or group projects and presentations.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026