MSc Strategic Innovation Management

The MSc Strategic Innovation Management at the University of Sussex is for students who want to learn how innovation helps businesses grow and succeed. You will study how to manage new ideas and changes in both daily work and long-term planning.

This course shows you how new products and services are made in both private companies and public organisations. You will learn why scientific and technological changes happen, how they affect businesses, and how to manage these changes in different types of workplaces. You will also learn how to turn new ideas into useful results. You’ll also look at important global trends, such as digital transformation and environmental sustainability.

Studying MSc Strategic Innovation Management at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to learn from experts at SPRU – the Science Policy Research Unit – based in the University of Sussex Business School. You’ll benefit from their experience and their links with organisations such as the OECD and the Sussex Innovation Centre. Guest speakers will also share their practical experience in managing innovation.

By the end of the course, you will build the knowledge and confidence to manage innovation in a range of sectors, preparing you for a career in business, government, or non-profit organisations.

Established in 1961, the University of Sussex was among the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August of that year. It is a public university located in Falmer, near Brighton, in the south of England.

The university has a plan for the future called “Sussex 2025.” This plan focuses on three main goals: helping students learn in ways that change their lives, doing research that helps the world, and working with others to make a positive difference in society.

The University of Sussex is especially known for its excellent work in development studies. It is often ranked as one of the best universities in the world for this subject.

Grade Requirements:

• To study this course, you should have a minimum of a second-class lower division in any subject area. 

English Requirements:

• International students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate proficiency in the language. To do this, an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the components or equivalents is required.  
• Do note that scores are only valid for two years from the test date and scores cannot be combined.

The tuition fee to study an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management at the University of Sussex is £26,250. The fee quoted is only for the 2025/2026 academic session. Thus, it is subject to change.

The University of Sussex offers several scholarships aimed at easing the financial burdens of its students. An example of such is the University of Sussex Business School International Master's Award for all international applicants who want to study full-time Master's courses at the university. 

At least £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to fee-paying students who start a full-time Master's course at the Business School in September 2025. This award does not stop you from applying for other scholarships at the university.

A number of career options are available to graduates of an MSc in Strategic Innovation Management from the University of Sussex. Some of these careers include the following:

• Business Development Manager 
• Innovation Consultant 
• Product Strategist 
• Entrepreneur 
• Venture Capitalist 
• Marketing Manager

You can apply for this course through the university's online application link. If you need help with the application process, do not hesitate to speak with one of our counsellors at AHZ.