MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Reimagine Everything®. Where Ideas Become Reality.
This transformative programme is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovative leaders ready to turn their business ideas into successful ventures.
Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Lancashire, this unique MSc not only teaches entrepreneurship – it encourages you to live it by starting your own business during your studies.
Combining cutting-edge business theory with real-world challenges, the programme provides comprehensive support through mentorship, practical tools, and access to the Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. You’ll learn from entrepreneurs in residence while developing your own venture or driving innovation within existing organizations.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Award-Winning Innovation.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality education with the prestige of a British degree from an award-winning university.
Robert Kennedy College’s two decades of online education expertise meets the University of Lancashire’s recognition as University of the Year and commitment to entrepreneurial excellence, demonstrated by their Small Business Charter accreditation.
Why This Programme?
- Start Your Own Business: Launch your venture during studies with full support and mentorship
- Entrepreneurs in Residence: Direct mentorship from successful business leaders
- Real-World Focus: Apply learning immediately to your own business or innovation project
- No Dissertation Required: Complete a practical Impact Project aligned with your business goals
- Award-Winning Support: Benefit from the University of Lancashire Business Engagement Employer Award-winning approach
Your MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and investors
- Awarded directly by the University of Lancashire
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for:
- Launching successful startups
- Leading innovation in established companies
- Business consultancy roles
- Venture capital and investment positions
- Social entrepreneurship
- Corporate entrepreneurship roles
- Innovation management positions
- Business development leadership
12 months to 2 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
Standard Programme Fee: CHF 12,600
Dean’s Bursary Now Available
Bursary value: CHF 2,700
Final Programme Fee: CHF 9,900
Flexible Payment Options
Interest-free monthly installments matched to your programme duration:
12-month programme: CHF 825 per month (12 installments)
24-month programme: CHF 412.50 per month (24 installments)
Payment plan corresponds to your chosen study timeline
This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
The University of Lancashire MSc programmes, offered online in exclusivepartnership with Robert Kennedy College, are recognised worldwide. Once you complete your studies at Robert Kennedy College, you will receive a degree from the University of Lancashire.
The University of Lancashire received its University title and degree awarding powers from Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. It is fully recognised by the British Government and duly listed on the United Kingdom’s Department for Education list of recognised UK awarding institutions.
The University of Lancashire’s recent accolades include University of the Year - The Edufuturists Uprising 2023 & Most Affordable University in the UK - The Times 2023.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation consists of 180 credits delivered through six comprehensive modules:
Stage 1: Foundation (60 credits)
Module 1: Business and Venture Creation (30 credits)
Module 2: From Ideas to Impact (30 credits)
Stage 2: Growth and Development (60 credits)
Module 3: Scaling and Sustaining Success (30 credits)
Module 4: Future Leaders’ Challenge (30 credits)
Stage 3: Professional Impact (60 credits)
Module 5: Learning Without Limits (30 credits)
Module 6: Impact Project (30 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Business and Venture Creation (30 credits)
❚ Entrepreneurial self-assessment
❚ Business fundamentals and planning
❚ Market research techniques
❚ Financial literacy for entrepreneurs
❚ Networking and relationship building
❚ Ethics and values in business
Module 2: From Ideas to Impact (30 credits)
❚ Creative and critical thinking
❚ Design thinking tools (Business Model Canvas, Lean Canvas)
❚ Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development
❚ Intellectual property and commercialization
❚ Fintech, blockchain, healthcare, and AI opportunities
❚ Team management and workplace culture
Module 3: Scaling and Sustaining Success (30 credits)
❚ Growth strategies and scaling techniques
❚ Managing change and avoiding pitfalls
❚ Advanced financial management
❚ Global import/export perspectives
❚ Crisis management
❚ Exit strategies and sustainability
Module 4: Future Leaders’ Challenge (30 credits)
❚ Real-world entrepreneurial challenges
❚ Digital transformation planning
❚ Business model innovation
❚ Marketing campaign development
❚ Strategic problem-solving
Module 5: Learning Without Limits (30 credits)
❚ Industry trend analysis
❚ Personal brand development
❚ Professional networking strategies
❚ Digital portfolio creation
❚ Lifelong learning approaches
Module 6: Impact Project (30 credits)
❚ Self-directed consultancy project
❚ No traditional dissertation required
❚ Business consultancy option
❚ Direct application to your venture
❚ Career-aligned outcomes
