MSc Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Leeds Beckett University
Key Information
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 7,500 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* For UK/EU students. For International students £14000 per year.
Introduction
Take control of your future and enjoy the greater freedom and flexibility that developing your own business can bring. We will feed your entrepreneurial spirit and develop your management skills so you can create, establish and lead your own venture. We will also give you the knowledge and confidence to implement new strategies within an established company to drive change, encourage innovation and help the business flourish.
Why study Entrepreneurship and Business Development at Leeds Beckett University
- Develop the management skills required to help create, establish and lead your own venture
- Work closely with industry professionals
- Opportunity to work on a real-life enterprise or start-up project
- Practical support and guidance from a professional mentor
- Opportunities to gain insight through Leeds Business School guest lectures"
Curriculum
As well as gaining a broad overview of business, you will also explore your individual management style and develop critical-thinking patterns and problem solving and decision-making techniques to share and reflect upon with your peers. Working closely with industry professionals, you will be encouraged to experiment with new ideas and you will learn to identify opportunities and risks in order to develop a viable business venture or project.
Studying professional interactions, you will learn that strong communication and relationship development skills coupled with a solid emotional intelligence base are key to managing and sustaining complex business partnerships.
You will learn from a highly skilled and research-active teaching team who are experts in enterprise, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing and management. You will also work with a professional mentor - a business practitioner who can provide practical support and advice during your period of study."
Teaching And Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Core modules
- Individual Enhancement
- Market Focus
- Strategic Thinking
- Building Relationships
- Advanced Practice
- Live Commercial Project
Option modules
- Creative & Social Enterprise
- Technology Entrepreneurship
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
You may be able to get help from our university in the form of a scholarship, such as a Graduate Teach and Research Assistantship or Studentship. Availability will depend on the course.
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Career Opportunities
"With your enhanced knowledge and a vision of how to build a successful company, you could launch and manage a new venture or offer expert advice to others as a business consultant. Alternatively, you could work within an existing organisation and drive innovation, creativity and success. A wide variety of exciting and rewarding job roles will be open to you, including business development manager, operations manager and management consultant.
- Business owner
- Business consultant
- Research and development manager
- Sales manager"
Beckett Careers Team
Our careers service is not just there for undergraduates, we support our postgraduate taught and research students too.
Your postgraduate degree will boost your CV and help you stand out from the crowd. Whether you're just starting out on your chosen career path, changing careers, or moving to the next level, we can provide you with expert advice and resources to help you take the next steps to achieve your goals.
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