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Applications for September 2026 will open on Wednesday 24 September. Applications are now open for programmes with a January 2026 start. View our programmes »
| UCAS code |
1234 |
| Duration |
1 year full time |
| Entry year |
September 2026 |
| Campus |
Streatham Campus
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| Discipline |
Business and Management
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| Contact |
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Overview
- Turn bold ideas into real-world ventures with an MSc designed for ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Experience a hands-on journey from pitching early concepts to building prototypes and launching viable businesses.
- Explore every dimension of innovation from strategy and operations to talent, ethics and global impact.
- Learn from entrepreneurs, founders, and industry experts through masterclasses, mentoring and real-world insights.
- Build creativity, adaptability and problem-solving skills through projects, reports and investor-style pitches.
- Showcase your final venture or prototype at a dedicated event, gaining feedback and recognition from peers and professionals.
- Graduate ready to launch a startup, drive innovation in organisations, or shape meaningful change in an AI-powered world.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirement is a UK 2:2 undergraduate degree (or an equivalent international qualification) in any discipline.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers a dynamic, future-focused curriculum that blends academic rigour with real-world application. The programme is structured to guide you through the full entrepreneurial process - from identifying opportunities and shaping ideas to developing and delivering impactful solutions.
You will work collaboratively across disciplines, tackling real challenges that build creativity, resilience and leadership. The programme integrates theory with practice at every stage. Through interactive workshops, practitioner engagement and project-based experiential learning, you will experience the pace and demands of today’s innovation landscape, including the transformative role of technologies such as Generative AI in business and problem-solving.
By the time you graduate, the programme empowers you to launch new ventures, accelerate innovation within existing organisations, and confidently navigate the evolving world of business and technology.
180 credits of compulsory modules:
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module |
Credits |
|---|
| BEMM178 |
Innovation Management | 15 |
| BEMM394 |
Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation | 15 |
| BEMM042 |
Resourcing and Talent Management | 15 |
| BEMM833 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Practice: Pre-Incubator | 15 |
| BEMM834 |
The Entrepreneurial Mind-set | 15 |
| BEMM118 |
Strategic Innovation Management | 15 |
| BEMM114 |
Managing Operations | 15 |
| BEMM801 |
Entrepreneurship: Business Simulation | 15 |
| ENSM021 |
Emerging Technologies | 15 |
| BEMM835 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Practice: Incubator | 15 |
| BEMM836 |
Scaling Innovation - Translating Ideas into Practice | 30 |
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
£18,600 full-time
International fees per year:
£31,000 full-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships *. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details..
Teaching and research
Teaching
The programme is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, case studies, industry visits, group work and a dissertation.
Personal Tutor
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies. There is also a Postgraduate Tutor available to help with further guidance and advice.
A research and practice-led culture
We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field.
All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
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Dr William Casely
Dr Tausif Bordoloi
Dr William Casely
Dr William Casely is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Director of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme, which he co-created and leads. He also oversees entrepreneurship education within the MBA, combining theory with practical application. With 30 years’ retail experience, including senior roles at Harrods, Debenhams, Bentall’s, and Harvey Nichols, William brings practitioner expertise in startups, early-stage growth, and corporate entrepreneurship. His research focuses on innovation and ‘Intelligent Failure,’ and he supports founders in scaling ideas into sustainable businesses.
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Dr Tausif Bordoloi
Dr Tausif Bordoloi is Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Exeter Business School and Co-Programme Director of the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. He leads the postgraduate module BEMM178 Innovation Management and has previously developed modules in innovation, technology policy, and the circular economy. Awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2023-24, Tausif links research to applied experiences, fostering curiosity and interdisciplinary learning. His research explores advanced technologies, strategy, and policy, while his prior industry experience spans strategy, innovation, and finance in biotechnology and automotive multinationals.
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Careers
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship equips graduates with highly valued, interdisciplinary skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Students gain hands-on experience, creative problem-solving abilities and the confidence to build and deliver on strategic initiatives, making them attractive to employers across sectors.
Graduates are prepared to shape their own career paths, whether by launching social or AI and technology-focused ventures, researching and driving innovation within startups and established organisations (including multinationals, non-profits and think tanks), or accelerating family businesses. Career opportunities include both specialist and managerial roles across consulting, technology, marketing, operations and finance. Many graduates also progress into competitive graduate management schemes or executive positions where entrepreneurial and innovation skills are increasingly in demand.
Top 10 for Business and Management
Triple accredited Business School
Learn creative problem solving and entrepreneurial skills in our new CQ makerspace
Student start-up programmes delivered by global #1 University Business Incubator SETsquared
