Northumbria University (London)
Northumbria University (London)

Northumbria University (London)

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MSc Business with Entrepreneurship

Study detals

: Master's degree : MSc Business with Entrepreneurship : Full time : Month

Requirements

Academic requirements

  • Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university in any subject
  • Bachelor Degree (4 Years)
  • GPA of around 2.75/4.0  for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent 
  • CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent

English language requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.

If you don’t meet the academic requirements

Applicants with non-standard prior learning and or relevant work experience and training are encouraged to apply. A CV (curriculum vitae) made up of prior work experience and training would need to be submitted for consideration by our faculty alongside the standard application.

Candidates coming through the non-standard route, such as through relevant work experience or old qualifications, will be invited to discuss their application.

All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional information

Overview

Approximately 5.51 million private businesses are currently in operation in the United Kingdom (Statista, 2022).

All big businesses and well-renowned companies once started with a simple great idea – take the first step towards a successful career either in business or as an entrepreneur with our business-focused master’s degree.

This programme will enable you to develop your broad business skills and build your professional identity, focusing on how to manage others, think strategically, and also learn project management. In the second semester, this course offers students the ability to specialise in entrepreneurship by taking two specialist modules.

Key facts

  • Gain specialist knowledge in Entrepreneurship in the second semester.
  • This course is specifically designed for non-business graduates, so no prior knowledge on the field is needed.
  • Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Read more about our ‘double’ AACSB Accreditation.
  • Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training.
  • This course is also available as an Advanced Practice option, where you’ll gain all-important work experience and professional skills that will enhance your overall employability.

What will I study?

The modules on this programme will cover key concepts of entrepreneurship, how to create a successful business plan that is ready for investment, and also help you to develop a digital entrepreneurial mindset. The aim of this course is to develop these skills as they will make you a highly sought-after candidate as employers are keen to recruit people who can achieve break-through change and lead new initiatives.

How will I be taught and assessed?

  • Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, studios, tutorials, and workshops totalling around 12 hours per week.
  • You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week.
  • Assessment is based on a mix of assignments, presentations, group work, reflective reports, and portfolios.
  • Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
  • Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal.
  • Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your confidence and ability as a postgraduate learner.
  • You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction that you will have meetings with at regular intervals across your period of study.

Careers and further study

By the end of this programme, you’ll be in an excellent position to apply for graduate roles or to start your own business. Employer’s value entrepreneurial skills and are keen to hire graduates with entrepreneurial knowledge, particularly for roles in consultancy, sales, and marketing.

Thanks to the specialist modules on this programme – New Venture Development & Design for Digital Enterprise, you’ll gain expert knowledge in areas related to entrepreneurship, including innovation and strategic thinking, social entrepreneurship and business modelling that will enable you to enhance your future career prospects.

Potential career routes after this course include but are not limited to:

  • Business Owner
  • CEO / Founder
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Chief executive officer
  • Project Manager
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