Birmingham City University

MSc Management and Entrepreneurship

Birmingham City University

Course overview

This Master's course in Management and Entrepreneurship at Birmingham City University is designed to give you a good understanding of how businesses are run and how new businesses are started. The course aims to give you the main knowledge and practical skills you need if you want to start your own business or help a company grow and come up with new ideas.

You will learn how to think carefully about business, understand how businesses work, and develop the mindset of someone who starts businesses. You will study important topics like how to create a business plan, being creative in business, managing projects, and planning for the future of a business. This will help you understand the challenges of leading and managing in today's world of business.

The way you learn and are tested on this course is set up to give you a complete learning experience. You will attend talks, discussions, workshops, and look at real-life business situations. These activities are designed to help you think for yourself and solve problems. You will usually be tested through different types of work, like essays, reports, presentations, and business plans, as well as exams. 

A big part of the course is often a research project where you can study a management or entrepreneurship topic that interests you and fits your career goals in detail. You might also get help from people working in the industry, go to networking events, and learn about ways to get funding for a business. This will make your learning more practical and prepare you for the business world.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study this MSc and any other relevant information about your studies. You will also need to provide references from your university or an employer. You can also include your CV to show any work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

  • You need a second-class undergraduate degree in subjects like accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing, or management. However, if your degree is in a different subject, you might still be accepted if you have enough relevant work experience in a business area.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your first language, you need to prove your English language ability. One way to do this is by getting an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, with at least 5.5 in each part. You can also submit scores from other similar English language tests, like SELT, PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

People who graduate with an MSc in Management and Entrepreneurship can go into various jobs, such as:

  • Business Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Entrepreneur/Business Owner
  • Innovation Manager
  • Business Development Manager

Cost of study

The amount of money you need to pay per year for the MSc Management and Entrepreneurship course is £18,600.

Admission

To apply for the MSc in Management and Entrepreneurship programme, you need to fill out an application form online through Birmingham City University. If you have any questions about how to apply or what you need to get in, our experienced counsellors can help you.

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