Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Taught)

Aston University, renowned for its extensive industry contacts, links to business incubators and robust start-up support, serves as an ideal springboard for your future ambitions. The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme, delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, is meticulously designed to provide you with both a solid academic foundation and practical skills. These are essential whether you're aiming to kick-start your own business venture or seeking to excel in your current career trajectory.

You will be supported by a range of leading academics and practitioners who are experts in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, creating opportunities for you to learn within a world class environment.

Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

How you will learn
Our MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme offers you the opportunity to engage in workshops with specialist tutors and tutorials that apply your knowledge to real business scenarios. Aston University's virtual learning environment supports your journey, providing resources like e-books and online journals.

Hands-on projects, including creating descriptive analytics posters from real data, hone your data visualisation and interpretation skills, mirroring professional tasks. Interaction with guest speakers and access to networking events and career fairs connect you with industry experts and potential employers, enriching your educational experience and preparing you for a successful career in business

In the Aston Global Advantage module, you will enhance your employability and global citizenship through experiential learning and reflective practice. Dedicated employability support, skill-building workshops and diverse learning streams will prepare you for both academic and professional success.

At the start of your course, you will be allocated a personal tutor who can offer individual study advice and guidance. You will also benefit from access to the University Library's extensive collection of over 25,000 books and electronic journals.

What you will learn
The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme at Aston University immerses you in the lifecycle of business ventures, from inception to international expansion. It covers diverse enterprise missions, from profit maximisation to social wealth creation, and explores family and corporate entrepreneurship. You will gain insights into global business environments and decision-making strategies.

In the taught stage, you will engage in practical tasks such as pitching business ideas, profiling entrepreneurial settings in emerging markets and analysing various entrepreneurship case studies. These activities develop your analytical skills and entrepreneurial mindset, essential for strategic decision-making and innovation in various markets.

In the dissertation phase, you will complete an independent project on an entrepreneurship topic of your choice, showcasing your ability to conduct independent research with a clear consideration of ethics, theory and methods.