MSc Business Strategy and Innovation Management at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Learn the knowledge and skills to develop and manage new products, services and business models on this Business Strategy and Innovation Management master’s course. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the latest concepts in strategy and innovation, with a focus on business growth and sustainability issues. With this master’s in strategic management you can go into any organisation that is interested in developing new products or business models.

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. Your studies will last a full 12 months, from September to the following September. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of the course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including consultancy, technology, business, public sector, finance. Careers directly related to the course include operational researcher, management consultant, financial analyst, business analyst, data scientist, quantitative analyst, business development manager, data analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. We do not accept pure vocational subjects that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art and design, graphic design, animation, photography, radio and TV directing, theatre, film and TV. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,700 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 37,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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