Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management MSc

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Dundee

Program Overview

The MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management at the University of Dundee is designed for students who want to turn ideas into viable ventures or drive innovation within organisations. It blends creative thinking with solid management foundations, giving you the confidence and practical skills to design new business models, lead change, and solve complex challenges in dynamic environments.

Curriculum Structure

Year of Study (12-Month Programme)

You begin by developing a strong grounding in the fundamentals of management, gaining insight into how organisations function and how ideas grow into strategic opportunities. Through modules such as Operations Management and Change, Managing People and Organisations, and Marketing Management and Strategy, you learn how processes are shaped, teams are led, and products are positioned in competitive markets. These modules help you see the broader picture of how innovation fits into the daily workings of a business.

As the year progresses, your focus shifts toward creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurial execution. In Strategic Management and Organisational Analysis, you explore how leaders make informed, future-oriented decisions, while the highly practical module Practicing Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business gives you the opportunity to design, refine, and pitch your own business concept. The programme concludes with the Management Project Report, where you independently investigate a management or entrepreneurial challenge and produce a project that reflects your professional interests and ambitions.

Focus areas (in a string):

Entrepreneurial mindset, innovation strategy, organisational behaviour, operations and change management, strategic leadership.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Generate and evaluate business ideas; apply strategic and operational tools; lead and manage teams; understand organisational behaviour; design and analyse new venture concepts; conduct independent research.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

The programme offers the opportunity to achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Certificate in Management and Leadership, strengthening your professional profile and supporting long-term career development.

Reputation (employability rankings):

The University of Dundee School of Business is accredited by AACSB, placing it among a select group of business schools worldwide recognised for high-quality teaching and strong graduate outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Experiential learning is central to this MSc, giving you the chance to practise entrepreneurship and innovation in realistic, hands-on ways. From the very beginning, the programme encourages you to experiment with ideas, test business concepts, and build confidence through collaborative work and practical tasks. You’ll study in Dundee’s modern School of Business environment, supported by digital learning platforms, well-equipped study spaces, and extensive library resources that help you explore real market trends and understand how new ventures succeed. The teaching approach blends practical workshops, case studies, and project-based learning, allowing you to develop your skills through doing, not just studying.

To show how these opportunities translate into your learning experience, here are the specific tools, activities, and facilities that support this programme:

Practical entrepreneurial development through the module Practicing Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business, where you work on shaping real venture ideas, building business models, and presenting your concepts.
Group project work across several modules, especially in areas like operations, strategy, and organisational behaviour, helping you collaborate in teams and solve real management challenges.
Use of digital learning tools provided by the School of Business, supporting activities such as market analysis, project planning, and strategy development.
Postgraduate study and collaboration spaces within the Business School that encourage teamwork, ideation sessions, and presentation practice.
Extensive library access, including business and innovation-focused databases, case studies, and research journals essential for project work and your final Management Project Report.
Workshops, seminars, and interactive teaching sessions that simulate decision-making environments and expose you to real-world business issues.
Independent research experience through the Management Project Report, where you investigate a topic linked to entrepreneurship, innovation, or management, applying the tools and frameworks learned throughout the programme.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management leave the programme with the skills and mindset to create new ventures, lead innovation projects, or step into strategic roles within growing organisations. The degree is designed to strengthen your entrepreneurial capability while also making you highly employable across a variety of business environments. Typical roles include Innovation Manager, Business Development Manager, Entrepreneur/Founder, and Management Consultant, reflecting the versatility of the skills developed throughout the programme:

Career development support: The University of Dundee’s Careers Service provides tailored guidance for master’s students, including support with business planning, CV and interview preparation, networking opportunities, and access to employer events across Scotland and the UK.
Strong postgraduate outcomes: Dundee consistently reports positive results for master’s graduates, with many progressing quickly into employment or advancing their entrepreneurial ideas after completing the programme.
Industry and professional engagement: Teaching is enhanced by real-world examples, case-based learning, and exposure to current business issues, helping you understand how innovation is applied in organisations today.
Accreditation value: The School of Business holds AACSB accreditation, a globally respected benchmark that enhances the credibility of your qualification in both entrepreneurial and corporate settings.
Practical portfolio development: Through modules like Practicing Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Business and the final Management Project Report, you graduate with tangible work that demonstrates your ability to design strategies, propose innovations, and develop business concepts.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the MSc, you may choose to continue your studies through doctoral research (PhD) in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation management, strategy, or organisational behaviour. Some graduates also pursue specialist professional qualifications related to project management, leadership, or business development to complement the entrepreneurial skills gained during the programme.