IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component
Strategy and innovation are essential as firms aim to achieve superior performance and competitive advantage in the global marketplace. In today’s dynamic business environment, managers are challenged to be actively engaged in strategy initiatives whilst providing innovative ideas for new products, services, markets and business models.
This Masters degree will equip you to understand the fundamentals of strategy in organisations, and to design, lead and implement all types of innovation, whilst offering a solid understanding of strategy and innovation in a global context.
Through a combination of theoretical and practical teaching, you will be equipped to identify the strategies and best management practices that enable firms to implement innovation initiatives. You will also acquire the necessary critical thinking skills to analyse both the benefits and problems that arise from the globalisation of innovation networks.
The course is ideal if you wish to gain expertise in leading strategic innovation initiatives, developing new ventures, products and services, and also to those interested in strategy and innovation consulting.
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Globalization of Innovation15 credits
Strategic Management15 credits
Managing for Innovation15 credits
Managing and Exploiting Intellectual Capital15 credits
International Business Theory15 credits
Commercial and Professional Skills15 credits
Dissertation45 credits
Innovation Management in Practice15 credits
Research Design and Analysis15 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation15 credits
Effective Decision Making15 credits
Creative Industries Management15 credits
Digital Transformation Management15 credits
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses.
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This Masters degree prepares you to lead strategic innovation initiatives in a range of organisations. It is ideal for those seeking a managerial career in industries that have a fast pace of change and a high degree of creativity.
As a graduate of this course, you will be well-equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge, and have the necessary skills to lead innovation.
Thanks to our strong corporate links, we will help you to connect with leading global organisations involved in innovation management, to understand the variety of exciting roles and careers that are available to you as an innovation professional.
Links with industry
Senior figures in innovation are often invited to deliver guest lectures at the Business School, providing a practitioner's view of the latest industry developments. We also host regular speakers as part of our Corporate Wisdom Event Series, bringing together innovation experts in industry with our academic and student community.
Students on this course also have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders from the world of business as part of our Leaders in Residence initiative. Successful and established business people will share their experience at speaker events and guest lectures to help you connect the theory of your course to real world practice.
The course also organises a yearly one-day study trip in which students have the opportunity to engage with business leaders and see and participate in live technology demonstrations.
Careers support
We help you to achieve your career ambitions by providing professional development support as part of the course. You benefit from our professional development tutor, who will help you to develop the academic skills to successfully progress through the course, and also the professional skills you will need to start a successful career.
300 GBP/year
