Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc - 2019/0
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management |
| PGCert | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management |
Professional recognition
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PKA61126 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PKA61134 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
SEARS Jim (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/11/2021
Educational aims of the programme
- To provide a high quality education that is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of future entrepreneurs whether they are inside existing organisations or starting up companies.
- Modules provide a theoretical framework and practical skills that aspiring entrepreneurs need in order to cope with an increasingly complex and dynamic business world in which we live.
- To provide the students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development.
- To provide not only a rigorous treatment of the relevant theory, but also the quantitative techniques necessary to understand the literature and undertake empirical investigations in the areas of entrepreneurship.
- The optional modules aim to offer students a broader perspective on the subject matter and allow them to specialise in areas that are of particular interest to them.
- The final project provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in the form of either a business plan, dissertation or a consulting project; a dissertation in the form of an academically based dissertation is not available as an alternative.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to different areas of entrepreneurship. | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| A high level theoretical and applied knowledge of entrepreneurship practice such as how to put together a business plan. | K | MSc | |
| An understanding of the research process related to academia but also to practical market research. | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied. | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Conduct entrepreneurship-oriented research and applied research using appropriate research design and methodology (not required for PG Certificate), to collect and analyse data, to interpret findings and communicate results effectively. | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| An ability to independently evaluate critical approaches and techniques relevant to setting up a business. | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| An ability to independently evaluate and to create business plans using relevant information with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies. | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| An ability of demonstrating competence in a range of skills that are relevant to the needs of future entrepreneurs, irrespective of whether they are inside existing organisations or setting up their own businesses; critical thinking, analysis and synthesis (not required for PG Certificate); reasoning; problem solving; independent research; (not required for PG Certificate); presentation; report writing (not required for PG Certificate). | T | PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Choose 1 optional modules in first term
Choose 1 optional modules in second term
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANM104 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MANM299 | DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MANM115 | INNOVATION MANAGEMENT | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MANM297 | ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR BUSINESS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Choose 1 optional modules in first term
Choose 1 optional modules in second term
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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