St Mary’s University London’s 100% online MBA in Entrepreneurship enhances your knowledge of economics, cost-based decision-making, corporate financial management, operations, marketing strategy, organisational management, corporate planning and more. In our digital classroom, you will apply the theories you learn to real-world workplace challenges, learn to collaborate and work effectively in teams across and within functional areas, enhance your communication skills, sharpen your critical and analytical thinking, deepen your ethical decision-making in business contexts, and proactively anticipate rapidly changing business challenges in a global economy.
The entrepreneurship specialisation comprises three courses designed to equip you with specialist knowledge, skills, and the practical ability to establish new venture start-ups, support new businesses, or assist existing enterprises seeking growth. You will learn how to turn an idea into a reality by implementing core business and operational strategies; understand the key financial challenges entrepreneurial ventures face; and how to leverage various funding options to start new ventures or support and finance existing enterprises. You’ll develop your capacity to:develop and use an entrepreneurial mindset and generate innovative business ideas by conducting market research, identifying target customers, and analysing competitionassess the feasibility and viability of a business idea using tools and techniques, including conducting a SWOT analysis and developing a business model canvasdesign a comprehensive financial plan for starting and operating a business, integrating forecasting techniques for revenue and expenses, cash flow management strategies, and funding optionsconstruct a comprehensive business plan that clearly outlines the strategies, objectives, and key performance indicators necessary to operationalise the business modeldevelop and apply financial management strategies for SMEs, including working capital and cash liquidity managementcritically evaluate investment opportunities for SMEs by analysing decision-making processes in private equity, venture capitalism, and managerial economics.And grow your careerEntrepreneurs are increasingly sought after by employers who want their teams to take advantage of new opportunities. Gain the knowledge, skills and mindset required to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment in roles such as: Entrepreneur, Founder, Business Owner, Head of Innovation and more.Career path14 industry-focused MBA degrees and 5 MSc Computer Science programmes.