Department profile

Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship

Institution
Loughborough University London
Edition
2025/26 edition

About Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship

The Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship aims to be a leading hub for training and research in managing multinational organisations and entrepreneurial ventures across varied national contexts, while also offering postgraduate programmes that empower students to turn their ideas into successful ventures and thriving careers.

Combining expertise in international management, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the Institute for Management and Entrepreneurship aims to equip future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of global business practices, and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to drive innovation and growth. Whether you're looking to lead multinational corporations or develop the next big startup, our programmes are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and networks to make it happen, enabling you to excel in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Connected to industry

Based on our London campus, you'll have access to excellent facilities and numerous opportunities to learn beyond the classroom in one of the world’s top cities for business, finance, and trade. Our strong industry networks offer unparalleled opportunities to work with leading companies, gain hands-on experience, and solve real-world business problems. We collaborate with a wide range of industries, providing access to primary data, shaping impactful research that benefits both industry and society.

Our Programmes

Our programmes are carefully crafted to develop leaders who can manage and innovate in any environment, ensuring you are prepared for top-tier roles in global firms or as entrepreneurs. Each programme at the Institute equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to establish, grow, and manage entrepreneurial ventures, while also enabling them to identify and seize opportunities within established organisations.

A standout feature of many of our postgraduate programmes is the Collaborative Project module, which brings together students from diverse disciplines to solve real-world business or social challenges. This hands-on experience allows you to work directly with a real business or organisation, gaining invaluable industry insight.

Our programmes include:

Research

The Institute blends expert teaching with cutting-edge research, including masterclasses and lectures from international business leaders. With a strong commitment to research-led teaching, our research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and international management.

Our research covers digital innovation, entrepreneurship through a social science lens, business development, finance, and technology adoption by small firms. We also explore global economic trends, the state’s role in economies, corporate strategy, and responsible business practices, with particular focus on emerging markets, multinational companies, HR practices, and socioeconomic development.

Fees and funding

Studying for a postgraduate programme at Loughborough University London is a significant but incredibly rewarding investment in your career and your future. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services, and vary between courses. Visit scholarships and bursaries to find out more about the opportunities on offer.

Location

Our inspiring location offers a unique learning environment for anyone who shares a passion for international business. London is one of the world’s leading hubs for global business and trade and is the ideal location for students to expand their knowledge and expertise. You’ll also be well placed to build your network within the entrepreneurial community – and explore the opportunities of the world’s leading financial hubs.

Loughborough University London is ideally located, with easy and affordable transport connections to and from central London, the UK and various European destinations.

How to apply

Admissions to our master's programmes are made through our online application portal. Apply now for our October 2025 intake.

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