COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Finance for Entrepreneurship at Loughborough University provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the financial aspects of launching and growing innovative ventures. The program combines entrepreneurship and innovation management with essential finance and accounting expertise, preparing graduates to make informed business decisions in start-ups, scale-ups, and high-growth companies. In the first semester, students build a foundation in innovation management, entrepreneurship, and strategic problem-solving through modules that address grand challenges, funding strategies, and market analysis. This equips them with the tools to identify opportunities, evaluate risks, and develop actionable business strategies. The second semester focuses on financial management, corporate finance, and research methods, ensuring students can analyse, plan, and predict the financial implications of their decisions. Optional modules, including collaborative projects or corporate governance, provide opportunities to gain practical experience and deeper insight into organisational management. The dissertation enables students to undertake independent, research-driven projects, applying theoretical and practical knowledge to real-world entrepreneurial challenges. Overall, the program equips students with a balanced understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance, fostering the analytical, strategic, and leadership skills required to support the growth and sustainability of new ventures, or to contribute effectively to innovative enterprises in the modern business landscape.