MSc Entrepreneurial Design Management Degree

Overview Entrepreneurship is the focus of our MSc Entrepreneurial Design Management programme. You will learn about the practicalities and challenges of establishing and running your own product design or manufacturing business. Our MSc Entrepreneurial Design Management programme explores the makeup of a successful entrepreneur, and looks to uncover how entrepreneurial behaviour and skills can influence and inform the design process. Our Entrepreneurial Design Management MSc builds on the strengths of our other Design Innovation programmes, by supporting you to develop the skills required to take an idea from the drawing board to the marketplace. Through a series of individual and group projects, you will analyse entrepreneurial behaviour, and evaluate which contributions lead to the success of new product ideas. You will have the opportunity to enhance your design skills and knowledge through theoretical and practical application individually and in multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams. As well as develop your collaborative behaviour through active learning and team work, you will analyse and evaluate problems and respond to challenges in real time. These projects will provide you with experience of working in cross-cultural and design-driven teams, facilitating the development of skills which are increasingly required by industry. Loughborough University London typifies Loughborough’s outstanding reputation amongst employers by engaging with even more businesses, industry leaders and public sector organisations based in the capital. Who should study this programme? Those wishing to study our Entrepreneurial Design Management programme should have an interest in starting your own entrepreneurial venture, or a passion for small businesses. You will have an interest in developing your critical thinking skills and effectiveness as a designer. What you'll study You will learn from the most influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators, exposing you to the latest theories and developments from across your discipline. Future career prospects You will be well prepared for work within organisations or equipped for self-employment routes. Our MSc Entrepreneurial Design Management programme enables you to pursue a broad range of management careers in the private and public sector. In particular, we aim to enhance your career prospects and prepare you for roles in entrepreneurship and the management of small enterprises. Graduates will also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking an MPhil or PhD programme. Your personal development Some modules include inspiring guest lectures from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders across a range of industries. The careers and employability support on offer at Loughborough University London and has been carefully designed to give you the best possible chance of securing your dream role. Loughborough University London is the first of its kind to develop a suite of careers-focused activities and support that is positioned as the underpinning of every student’s programme. Opportunities include employability assessments, group projects set by a real businesses and organisations, company site visits and organisation-based dissertation opportunities.