Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc - 2026/7
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, Business and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
CHO Daniel (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
24/04/2026
Educational aims of the programme
- The programme aims to provide a high-quality education that is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of future business professionals active in developing strategies of growth for start-ups, emerging-growth companies and large organisations.
- The programme provides a theoretical framework and practical skills related to Entrepreneurship, Digital Economy and Innovation Management that business professionals need to apply in an increasingly complex, dynamic and global business world.
- The compulsory modules provide a solid foundation which builds an analytical and problem-solving skillset and supports the development of rigourous practical hands-on experience by applying the theoretical aspects and by finding solutions to actual business challenges.
- The optional modules aim to offer students a broader perspective and resource on the subject matter and allow them to specialise in areas that are of particular interest to them.
- To provide the students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Analyse the development, key issues, and theories shaping Entrepreneurship, the Digital Economy, and Innovation Management. | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Apply advanced analytical methodologies and academic research processes to investigate and solve complex problems in Entrepreneurship, the Digital Economy, and Innovation Management. | KCPT | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Evaluate and synthesise existing knowledge structures and methodological approaches to address analytical business challenges, management practices, and the broader societal implications of business growth strategies and applied technologies. | KCPT | PGDip, MSc | |
| Identify and develop opportunities for new ventures or the transformation of existing business operations by applying relevant theoretical frameworks, knowledge structures, and analytical tools, including those related to artificial intelligence-enabled innovation. | CPT | MSc | |
| Critically evaluate frameworks, approaches, and techniques relevant to Entrepreneurship, the Digital Economy, and Innovation Management to inform strategic decision-making and innovation practice. | KT | 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
SEPTEMBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study THREE compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
MANM298 - NEW BUSINESS VENTURING
MANM616- DIGITAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM016 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANM434- STRATEGIC MARKETING
MANM596 PYTHON PROGRAMMING: AN OVERVIEW
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study THREE compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM444 - SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT
MANM614 - DYNAMICS OF BUSINES CONSULTANCY
MANM615 - FINANCIAL STRATEGY IN ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXTS
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM297 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR BUSINESS
MANM546 - PERSPECTIVES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM533 - MARKETING ANALYTICS
In addition you will complete the following module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the Summer period:
MANM572 - INDEPENDENT APPLIED STUDY
FEBRUARY START
First semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study THREE compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM444 - SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT
MANM614 - DYNAMICS OF BUSINES CONSULTANCY
MANM615 - FINANCIAL STRATEGY IN ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXTS
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM297 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR BUSINESS
MANM546 - PERSPECTIVES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM533 - MARKETING ANALYTICS
In addition you will complete the following module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the Summer period:
MANM572 - INDEPENDENT APPLIED STUDY
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study THREE compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
MANM298 - NEW BUSINESS VENTURING
MANM616- DIGITAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM016 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANM434- STRATEGIC MARKETING
MANM596 PYTHON PROGRAMMING: AN OVERVIEW
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANM104 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MANM616 | DIGITAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| MANM614 | DYNAMICS OF BUSINESS CONSULTANCY | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| MANM444 | SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Year 1 (part-time) Part-Time FHEQ Level 7 90
SEPTEMBER START
YEAR 1
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study TWO compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
MANM616- DIGITAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study TWO compulsory modules (15
credits each):
MANM444 - SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIAL INNOVATION PROJECT
MANM614 - DYNAMICS OF BUSINES CONSULTANCY
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
YEAR 2
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study the following compulsory module (15
credits):
MANM298 - NEW BUSINESS VENTURING
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM016 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANM434- STRATEGIC MARKETING
MANM596 - PYTHON PROGRAMMING: AN OVERVIEW
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study ONE compulsory module (15
credits):
MANM615 - FINANCIAL STRATEGY IN ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXTS
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM297 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR BUSINESS
MANM546 - PERSPECTIVES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM533 - MARKETING ANALYTICS
In addition you will complete the following module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the Summer period:
MANM572 - INDEPENDENT APPLIED STUDY
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
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 |
Other information
The MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is committed to developing graduates with strengths in:
Employability - The programme develops key digital and business skills which are highly valued in the workplace while students develop practical experience related to a business context.
Global and Cultural Capabilities - In the Programme, the student body is diverse, and students will develop their ability to work in groups effectively with other students from diverse backgrounds to develop their cultural intelligence, broaden their world view, own perspectives and interpretations and reinterpret issues against a broader spectrum of ideas and representations.
Digital Capabilities -Throughout the programme, students learn to navigate and use the Virtual Learning Environment . Students use digital tools which are also applied in the work place. Students will explore developments in relevant technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
Sustainability - The Programme aims to develop students' understanding, awareness, and capability to develop innovative solutions to deal with key agendas related to specific sustainability and ethically related areas such as socially responsible marketing actions and strategies.
Resourcefulness and Resilience - Students performance and progress is facilitated and assessed by both formative and summative assessments. Group work and group assessments support the development of students' skills to be creative, review their peers, and problem solve. Developing self- efficacy including the ability to adapt and change approaches to their studies further supports students' employability skills.
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.