Entrepreneurship MSc 2025 entry

Develop the mindset, knowledge and skills to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. 

An entrepreneurial mindset is increasingly seen as a prized graduate attribute and through this programme, with the emphasis on venture creation and innovation within an existing organisation or startup, you will enhance your ability to think creatively and learn from your successes as well as the challenges you face.

Start date
September 2025
End date
September 2026
Duration
One year full time
School
Business School

Application deadline

Thursday 7 August 2025

Applicants should apply as early as possible to be eligible for certain scholarships.

Entry requirements

  • For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject other than Business or Management from the UK or the equivalent international qualification.
  • If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
  • We may also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning.

  • Students with a background in business or management are advised to consider the MLitt International Business or the MLitt Marketing

  • English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

  • Transcript
  • Degree certificate
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • One original signed academic reference
  • Proof of English language or SELT (if required)

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Course details

Modules

Modules may be subject to change before you start your course. For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the module catalogue.

Each module typically consists of three to five contact hours per week including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Assessment is either entirely by coursework or through a combination of coursework and a two-hour end-of-semester examination.

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing Principles and Practice
  • Strategic Management

Semester 2

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Design thinking to New Venture Development
  • Entrepreneurial Finance and Resourcing
  • Innovation Management
  • Scenario Thinking and Strategy
  • International Marketing
  • International Financial Management
  • Managing Non-Govermental Organisations
  • Managing Natural Resources
  • Marketing and Society
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Behavioural Finance
  • Financial Markets and Institutions

Entrepreneurship MSc students will do an Entrepreneurship Project rather than a traditional dissertation.

In addition to an academic supervisor, students will have the benefit of an entrepreneur-mentor for this final project.

Teaching

Teaching is delivered through a mixture of interactive small group teaching and some lectures, seminars and guest speakers.

A mixture of exams and coursework, including more traditional individual assignments and group projects.

Students are academically supported by their dedicated programme director as well as the Director of Postgraduate Programmes.

Events

The University of St Andrews Business School hosts events and guest lectures during Orientation Week and throughout the year, providing students and staff with opportunities to socialise and to engage with visiting scholars, professionals and practitioners. 

The Management Society, a student-led organisation, hosts a broad range of activities, both subject-related and social. The University Students' Association has a number of other student societies relating to the management discipline. 

The Masters Extra (MX) is a programme of events focusing on careers and personal and professional development, designed specifically for taught masters students in the University of St Andrews Business School. The series of talks, workshops, networking opportunities and activities includes guest lectures from entrepreneurs, experienced managers and leading researchers.

Fees

Home
£14,850

Overseas
£29,990

Application fee

Before we can begin processing your application, a payment of an application fee of £50 is required. In some instances, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Details of this, along with information on our tuition fees, can be found on the postgraduate fees and funding page.

Funding and scholarships

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances.

The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is for women pursuing a business or business-related degree.

15% Recent Graduate Discount

If you have graduated from the University within the last three academic years, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on postgraduate taught tuition fees. Terms and conditions apply.

Taught postgraduate scholarships    Postgraduate loans

After your degree

Careers

This programme will prepare students to undertake an entrepreneurial activity, from launching their own business to working for a start-up, or bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and a creative approach to an existing organisation. 

Alumni from the Masters programmes in the University of St Andrews Business School have secured employment in the fields of general management, marketing and brand management, marketing research, management consultancy, fund administration and other aspects of the financial services industry. 

In the past, students in this school have also gone on to set up their own businesses and have become successful entrepreneurs in different sectors.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Further study

Many Management graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews or elsewhere.

The ESRC Scottish Graduate School of Social Science offers fully funded awards for PhD students in the School of Management.

The University of St Andrews Business School often offers Management PhD studentships comprising a stipend at RCUK level and a fee waiver at Home and EU level.

Postgraduate research

Contact us

Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 2200
Email
pgmgmt@st-andrews.ac.uk
Address
Department of Management (Business School)
The Gateway
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9RJ

Department of Management (Business School) website