Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship MSc

MScPostgraduateBusiness & Finance
Part Time Available

Course Highlights

  • Learn from leading academics about responsible business, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable innovation
  • Be part of a small cohort on this focused, specialist programme, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff, and fellow students
  • The course focuses on real global challenges with an emphasis on solutions through ethical and sustainable business practices
  • Through our Capstone Project you will gain the opportunity to focus on the development of sustainable propositions or business models working independently or with early stage ventures
  • Triple Crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
  • #68 QS World University Rankings 2027 QS Top Universities QS World University Rankings 2027
  • Top 2 We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers (High Fliers Research Report 2026)

What You'll Study

Our Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Masters degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching: Taught modules – these include lectures, seminars, interactive class discussions, presentations, simulations, case studies and workshops Assessments - these will include individual essays, group projects and group presentations Individual Capstone Project - providing students the opportunity to work on a sustainable venture through an independent proposition or business model development working with an early-stage venture

Modules

  • Business Bootcamp0 credits
  • Entrepreneurial Growth and Internationalisation20 credits
  • Individual Capstone Project60 credits
  • Policy in Sustainability and Innovation20 credits
  • Sustainability and Responsible Business20 credits
  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship20 credits
  • Sustainable Innovation20 credits
  • Project Management and Governance for Sustainability20 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: 2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.
English: If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: TOEFL iBT taken before January 2026: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing TOEFL iBT taken from January 2026: 4.5 Overall with no less than 4.5 in any 2 skills and 4 in the other two skills Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Careers

Whether you want to make a difference at an established organisation or launch your own business, you will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to meet the increasing global demand for sustainable business innovation. We also provide ongoing careers support for international students who wish to work in the UK after graduation. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science

Start Date

September 2026

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 155,483/yr

Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 155,483 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.

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