MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

The MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Portsmouth is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to drive innovation and manage entrepreneurial activities across industries. It covers the key aspects such as business creativity, strategic innovation, entrepreneurial finance, leadership, and the development of new products and services. Summarily, this course prepares students to think critically and, outside the box, provide solutions to real-world business challenges.

In this course, learning is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical projects. Assessment methods include coursework, case studies, presentations, and reflective reports.

The learning and assessment methods allow students to demonstrate their understanding and practical application of the course. Also, the program covers business model innovation, market analysis, risk management, and scaling strategies for new ventures.

Founded in 1992, the University of Portsmouth is situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom. It has strong professional accreditations for all of its courses, including from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and is approved by organisations like the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

The university provides a broad selection of undergraduate and graduate courses in a number of subject areas, such as business, engineering, science, law, and technology. With more than 25,000 enrolled students, it has state-of-the-art facilities like innovation hubs, a multimillion-pound sports centre, a library with an eye towards the future, and specialised laboratories.

These are the standard entry requirements to study an MSc in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Portsmouth:

Grade requirements

Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency 

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Portsmouth is £17,900 per year of study.

The University of Portsmouth offers several funding options for international applicants, such as student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. The Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship is an example. It is a merit-based scholarship awarded to self-funding international students. It serves as a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study.

With an MSc in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Innovation Manager  
• Business Development Manager  
• Entrepreneur/Startup Founder  
• Product Development Manager  
• Management Consultant  
• Venture Capital Analyst

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.