MSc Entrepreneurship and Strategy

This course is designed for graduates who wish to develop an understanding of the business and management field and hold a special interest in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is important in both developed economies as technology and globalisation have increased the size of accessible markets, and developing economies as their rapid growth offers opportunities for enterprising individuals.

Designed for those who have not studied a business or management degree or done so in a different language, the course begins with a grounding in the foundational areas of Human Resource Management, Finance and Accounting and Marketing, the course then specialises in the study of entrepreneurship and strategy. Modules develop knowledge and understanding of the practice and character of entrepreneurship in the economy, provide opportunities to develop the creative and analytical skills of the entrepreneur and introduce students to the task of creating strategic advantage. The course is completed by submitting a business plan for a new enterprise or the renewal of an existing one.

Requirements:

Subject
All subjects excluding Business (unless studied in a non-UK context)

Classification
Good 2.2 or equivalent

English
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in the listening and writing components; 22 in the reading component; and 23 in the speaking component)
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in all components)
  

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.

Aims and Highlights of the course:

• Develop an understanding of the management of people, money and products and services

• Understand the contribution of entrepreneurship to an economy.

• Realise the importance of developing a way of defending the competitive position of the new venture by creating a strategy.

• Appreciating and practising the skills involved in entrepreneurship and the leading of a new venture.

• Be able to write a business plan for your new enterprise.

Length of Course: 1 year, full-time.

Registration: September.

Please note: Although every effort is made to provide the full range of modules, some combinations may not be possible, and in some years certain modules may not be available. This course is new to 2013 and so is still subject to approval.

Semester 1:

Compulsory Modules

Human Resource Management

Financial and Management Accounting

Principles of Marketing

Semester 2:

Compulsory Modules

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Strategic Management

Semester 3:

Compulsory Modules

Business Strategy

Planning your enterprise

Management Skills and Personal Development semester 1 to 3

Fees and Funding:

Fees for the academic year 2013/2014 will be

• UK/EU Students: £9,000
• International Students: £14,350

International applicants from outside the EU may need to pay a deposit.

Living Expenses

Approximately £7,500 living expenses will be needed to adequately support yourself.

Scholarships and Funding

Scholarships of £1,000 are available for all UEA alumni.

Scholarships may be offered to UK/EU and International students. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.

Funding for postgraduate study is also available both from the university and from a number of external schemes.

Find out more about scholarships, funding and bursaries.

Apply:

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University. You can apply online.

Further Information

To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.