MSC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION) F/T MSc



Explore the role of leaders in fostering innovation and creativity in organisations.

Overview

Distinctively designed for current as well as aspiring managers, this programme equips students with an approach to management that blends analytical skills and the ability to synthesise innovative solutions to problems and opportunities whilst recognising the importance of the interpersonal elements of modern management.  
The programme involves both face to face teaching and online independent learning. 
For the award of MSc, all students will complete a dissertation which reflects the topic of either specialism (leadership/innovation).
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Mode of Study:

Full-time (available as Part-time)

Duration:

1 years

Course details

You will study 180 credits, with face-to-face modules in all compulsory elements.
120 Credits will result in the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management with Leadership and Innovation (must include the study of both online specialisms)
60 credits will result in the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management with Leadership and Innovation (must include the study of at least one online specialism).

 
Compulsory modules in 2019:

Leadership, Strategy and innovation (HRM11119) 20 credits
Global Economic Environment & Marketing (SOE11129) 20 credits
Organisational Change Management (HRM 11118) 20 credits
Sustaining Organisational Performance (SOE11128) 20 credits
Research Methods (SOE11131) 20 credits
Dissertation (SOE11130) 40 credits

Specialism:
Managing innovation 20 credits
Leadership, Learning and Development 20 credits

Disclaimer: Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.


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    How you’ll be taught

    You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. This is a full-time course and is split up into three trimesters. You can choose to start in either January or September.
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    Assessments

     Assessments for this course include:
    • Report writing
    • Case-study assignments
    • Oral presentation
    • Research proposal
    • Examinations
    • Dissertation

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
  • BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
  • All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study. 

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies

Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

Tuition fees
Students from 2023/24 2024/25
Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £8,300 £8,715
Overseas and EU £17,090 £18,800
Please note tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other Tuition Fee matters please see Frequently Asked Questions about Fees Click this link for Information of Bursaries and Scholarships
The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online programmes. The discount can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount. For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount.
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.


Please note:

The discount for Edinburgh Napier alumni can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount.

For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount.

Please read our full T&C here

Careers

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In recent years, students have come to our MSc courses with degrees from many different disciplines, and have gone on to build careers in a range of industries in the public, private and voluntary/not-for-profit sectors.
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