Entrepreneurship MSc

Falmouth University

Introduction

Become part of our thriving ecosystem of creators, innovators and leaders to gain the practical skills you need to become an entrepreneur. While nurturing your talent for spotting opportunities and solving problems, you'll be taught some of the most progressive methods in business by experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.

You will:

• Develop an understanding of the practice and theory of entrepreneurship, contextualised via various theoretical lenses and practical experience
• Galvanise your team working skills, and understand what it takes to build a world-class founding team
• Learn about the various areas of business, such as finance, marketing, innovation, lean product development, strategy, project management, and see how they connect
• Understand the process of developing a start-up business from inception through to investment

What you'll learn

From identifying market opportunities to devising powerful value propositions, developing disruptive products and services to utilising strategic marketing and analytics, you’ll learn all the practical and theoretical skills to succeed as an entrepreneur. You’ll enhance your understanding of the entire business development workflow and build valuable connections and networks.

How you'll learn

The course is delivered through a blend of online and classroom experiences including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lecturers, and guest speakers.

All classes are recorded for review later and all students are supported by a keen and knowledgeable faculty, who are available to speak to students about their programme of study, business ideas, or personal issues.

Studies align with the Falmouth University ‘doing it for real philosophy’, which means we take a hands-on approach to everything we do on the programme.

Assessment methods

You’ll be assessed via a range of methods, including:

Reports
Critical reflections
Verbal assessments
Pitch presentations
Team working assessments

What our graduates do

As a graduate of this master’s degree course, you could start your own venture or drive innovation within an organisation as part of a leadership team. You could also choose to continue your academic journey as a PhD student or researcher. Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.