MSc International Management

MSc Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Management

Start date:
Duration:
12 months
Next application deadline:
Fee:
£42,500
Location:
London, UK

Disrupt, innovate and ideate 

MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management at Imperial is designed to empower the next generation of venture founders, venture builders, innovators, and investors to create and grow new business opportunities while considering the implications of social and environmental factors.  

Throughout the programme, you will develop your skill in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and management. You will learn how to manage, create, and deliver value from innovation. Drawing on the expertise of our esteemed management faculty as well as experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and sustainability, the programme offers a uniquely Imperial view.

Get ready to join the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders within a forward-thinking business school. 

92%
employed within six months (class of 2023)
22%
started their own business (class of 2023)
10+
elective options
4
practical project options
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Developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders

2nd
in the world (Imperial College London, QS World University Rankings 2025)
3rd
in Europe (Imperial College London, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
#1
city for students (London, QS Best Student City Rankings 2025)

Programme content

MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management is a one year, full-time intensive programme. The normal working week runs from Monday to Friday, and we will schedule classes between 08.30 and 21.00.

You must attend 12-18 hours of lectures every week, which includes one evening class. For every hour in class, plan to spend 2-3 hours studying alone or with a group outside of class. You can also enjoy extra activities like guest lectures or alumni and careers events that may happen in the evening.

The curriculum combines core modules which are organised into foundation and specialist modules, as well as including your Personal Innovation Development journey. The programme will give you the opportunity to delve into specialist topics such as Design Thinking for Innovation & Impact and Technology & Innovation Management.

We are pleased to offer an optional extended term, that will allow you to extend your programme duration to 16 months. This will give you the opportunity to commit to a longer Work Placement, gaining deeper work experience, global experience and earning additional credits. Please note, the extended term is subject to an additional tuition fee. 

Please note, programme content is subject to change. Candidates that fail to successfully complete this degree are not entitled to a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.

Before the start of your programme you will be expected to complete online pre-study modules which are delivered via The Hub, our bespoke virtual learning environment. These modules are designed to prepare you for the remainder of the programme.

Admissions

Applications for 2025 entry are open.

Discover our admissions process for the MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management including entry requirements, how to apply and key dates and deadlines.

This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised; this will put you in a stronger position to be considered for a scholarship, and provide access to exclusive admitted students events.

How to apply

Students on campus

Fees and funding

Choosing to pursue a Master's is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.

Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of scholarships to the most talented applicants. We’ve also provided information about the different financing options available to you.

What our students say

“It was crucial for me to select a programme that had the right mix of innovation, business, technology, and leadership, and the IEM programme checked all the boxes. Now, nearing the end of the programme, I can confidently say that it is the perfect fit for me.”
Babatunde Oguntade
MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management 2023
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Career impact

At Imperial College Business School, your career is our priority. We have a dedicated Careers team that is committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. With close links to industry and a busy calendar of events, workshops, and personal development programmes, you will be prepared to enter a highly competitive recruitment market.

Employment outcomes below refer to the class of 2023.

What our students say

“Imperial’s Career services have helped me in various workshops as well as one-on-one coaching sessions to explore my career aspirations and develop the skills I need to apply for jobs. All career consultants I have met were immensely helpful and had great expertise in their fields. I would advise everyone not to do this and to really make the most of the amazing opportunities Careers provide.”
Max Fortmueller
MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management 2022
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Frequently asked questions

All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online – we do not accept paper applications. Please refer to the ‘How to apply’ section of each programme page to see what documents you are required to submit with your application and to view the selection process.

All of our programmes are academically rigorous and include a quantitative component so all candidates are expected to be familiar with a basic level of mathematics before the start of the programme. The quantitative experience statement provides an opportunity to demonstrate this to the selection committee.

In the quantitative experience statement, you need to list up to five of the most quantitative modules or elements of your studies to date. You should list the main topics of study (eg: algebra, probability etc) as well as the level of study (eg: high school, undergraduate degree, short course etc) as this will allow the selection committee to have an understanding of your quantitative experience to date.

Quantitative experience is a key selection criterion for our more quantitative programmes (MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Accounting, MSc Financial Technology, MSc Investment & Wealth Management, MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance and MSc Economics & Strategy for Business) so please be sure to check the entry requirements for your programme of interest to ensure your background is sufficiently quantitative. For other programmes, candidates are advised to review both the programme content and the pre-study modules to see what the numerical content of the programme includes before they submit an application.

You can apply to be considered for one programme each year. We will take your areas of interest and eligibility into account when considering you for alternative programmes.

While it is not compulsory to submit the results of an approved English language test with your application, it is strongly encouraged and will add weight to your application if you are able to show that you have met the language requirement prior to applying. You can find detailed information regarding the Business School’s language requirements and the tests that we accept here.

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two referees. Your referees will be contacted by email once you have completed and submitted your application, and the email will contain instructions on how they can submit your reference via our application system.

Please ensure that each reference letter that is submitted has been sent from an academic or professional email address. We cannot accept references sent from personal email addresses, such as Gmail, Hotmail, 126, 163, Sina, QQ, and Yahoo.

Our electronic application service is provided by an external provider, so there may be a delay before the receipt of your references is confirmed on your student application account.

If you receive confirmation that your references have been received but this still isn’t confirmed on your account a week after receiving the confirmation, please contact the Central Admissions team at business.admissions@imperial.ac.uk.

If you submit a complete application by the stated round deadline, we will ensure you receive an outcome by the corresponding decision deadline. However, if your references are delayed, this may affect our ability to process your application and provide a decision on time. If your references are delayed by more than five working days, we may not be able to guarantee a decision by the deadline.

If you have received confirmation that your references have been submitted but this is not reflected in your account after a week, please contact the Central Admissions team at business.admissions@imperial.ac.uk

Yes. As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates for our MSc programmes will be invited to complete an interview. Interviews are conducted through Kira Talent, our video interview platform, which you can access online to record and submit your answers.

The interview process typically takes about 20 minutes and does not require extensive preparation. It aims to supplement your written application by providing a further opportunity for you to articulate your suitability for your MSc programme of choice through questions about your previous experience and future aspirations.

If you are invited to submit a video interview, you will be sent details of how to access and use the Kira Talent online interview platform.

Once you have created an account, you will be asked a series of questions, to which you can record your answers as short videos and submit them online.

Please make sure that the invitation doesn’t go to your junk mail by adding kiratalent.com to your list of safe senders. You must complete your online interview by the deadline stated in the email. If the email has gone into a junk, spam, or clutter folder in your inbox, we will not be able to rearrange a new interview for you, and your application will be considered for withdrawal.

Please note: our video interviews are conducted via the Kira Talent platform. As Kira Talent is an independent third party service provider with their own terms and conditions of service and privacy policy, please familiarise yourself with these and ensure you are happy with them before proceeding to use the Kira service and platform.

For all MSc programmes, you can normally expect to receive a decision within 6-8 weeks of having submitted a complete application. Please keep in mind that during busy times and/or where documents are missing from an application, this time may increase.

When an offer is submitted by the Business School, the Central Admissions need to make a number of final checks before it can be formally approved. These may include an additional review of an applicant’s academic background or ensuring the references we have received are valid. Until you have received confirmation of the official offer via the College’s applicant portal, please do not arrange accommodation, book flights or decline any other offers you may be holding. The majority of offers are successfully approved by Central Admissions and you will be able to see full details of your offer conditions once your official offer has been confirmed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to confirm when you will receive a decision on your application but we will be in touch via email as soon as there is an update. Please be aware that you do not need to provide any additional information unless you think that this will add significant weight to your application (e.g. updated transcripts, relevant internships, English language results).

Please email your programme admissions team if you would like feedback on your application. Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final and it will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.

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