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MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Ranked the fourth highest institution for the total number of spinout companies generated

Discover Sister, a £1.7bn innovation district poised to be a top entrepreneurial ecosystem

Support for startup ideas and entrepreneurial mindset at Masood Entrepreneurship Centre

Study in Manchester, the city with the fastest-growing economy in the UK

Graduates launching startups and at Fortune Global 500 companies

Gain real-life experience through a Global Corporate Consulting Project

MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship / Careers

Year of entry: 2027

Career opportunities

Professional and transferable skills
Throughout the programme, you will develop a broad range of professional capabilities that are valued across innovation-focused, entrepreneurial and strategic roles, including:

  • Innovation strategy and opportunity evaluation.
  • Entrepreneurial thinking, venture development and business model innovation.
  • Research design, critical analysis and evidence-based decision making.
  • Understanding the commercial and organisational implications of emerging technologies.
  • Strategic problem solving and innovation management
  • Communication, teamwork and presentation skills.

These skills prepare graduates to contribute to innovation, growth and organisational development across corporate, public sector, consulting, technology and entrepreneurial environments, while also supporting those seeking to launch or scale their own ventures.

Recent recruiters
Accenture, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, JP Morgan, KPMG, Meta, McKinsey, Amazon, Worldpay, Huawei, UN Climate Change, Fidelity Canada, EY, Telkom, Corfo, Invest India, Krungsri, Cap Gemini, Protiviti, Digital Catapult, GoCardless, Stäubli, Sony Online Store, Vola Finance.

Alumni roles include
Senior Policy Analyst, Senior Executive (Marketing), Vice President, Business Development Manager, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Consultant, Associate Human Resources Officer, Innovation Manager, Digital Product Manager, Venture Capital Executive.

Hear how an alumnus went on to found Legalnova after the programme: A Lawyer's leap

Careers support
AMBS Master’s students receive dedicated careers support to build employability and connect with employers. You’ll have access to sessions on applications, CVs, interviews and LinkedIn, plus tailored workshops and one-to-one careers consultant support. You can also engage with employer and alumni insights through guest speaker events and track opportunities through the online careers platform. AMBS careers support works closely with the University Careers Service , giving access to careers fairs, employer presentations and advertised vacancies.

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