Taught course

Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Institution
University of Birmingham · Birmingham Business School
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Put your ideas into action and shape the future of socially and environmentally responsible business by studying our MSc Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Designed with industry experts from sustainable business, social enterprises, and social entrepreneurs, this course will develop your sustainable innovation and entrepreneurial career aspirations and address a range of issues and challenges, such as the drive towards net zero, carbon reduction and equality, diversity & inclusion.

View our course page for a list of modules

What makes this course different?

With global setbacks in sustainable development and climate action, businesses and governments face growing pressure to adopt responsible practices.

This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to lead the transition towards sustainable business development through innovative sustainability and entrepreneurship.

You will learn to identify and consider the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability, preparing you to implement sustainable innovations and business models. Whether by creating your own enterprise or driving innovation within existing organisations across sectors, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact.

  • Learn from leading academics about responsible business, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable innovation
  • Be part of a small cohort on this focused, specialist programme, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff, and fellow students
  • The course focuses on real global challenges with an emphasis on solutions through ethical and sustainable business practices
  • Through our Capstone Project you will gain the opportunity to focus on the development of sustainable propositions or business models working independently or with early stage ventures

Information for international students

For this course we require IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:

  • TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any component
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component
  • LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): C1 'Expert' with no less than 25 in each skill

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Postgraduate Enquiry Service