MSc Management of Innovation

Program Overview

The MSc Management of Innovation at Goldsmiths, University of London equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage innovation in fast-paced environments. The program focuses on balancing transformation and sustainability concerns for global economic impact, while fostering leadership and adaptability for directing and managing innovation in diverse organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers in project management, product development, brand management, policy development, and consultancy, across sectors including startups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 firms.

Program Outline

MSc Management of Innovation at Goldsmiths, University of London

Degree Overview:

Objective:

This program equips individuals with fundamental business knowledge and practical skills needed to manage innovative product, brand, or policy development, service delivery, and emerging technology integration within fast-paced environments.

Focus:

• Balancing transformation and sustainability concerns for global economic impact.
• Generating both economic benefits (revenue, profitability, etc.)
and social benefits (inclusivity, diversity, equality).
• Leadership and adaptability for directing and managing innovation in diverse organizations.

Outline:

Structure:

• 1 year full-time OR 2 years part-time
• Core modules:
• Innovation Theory
• Design Thinking
• Project Management
• Digital Research Methods
• Innovation Case Studies
• Research Project (60 credits)
• Optional modules:
• Organizational Behaviour and Health
• Leadership and Talent Management
• Training, Coaching and Counselling
• Entrepreneurial Modelling
• Consumer Behaviour
• Psychology of Marketing and Advertising
• Research Design and Applied Statistics
• Additional audited modules from other Goldsmiths departments (non-credit)

Schedule:

Criteria:

Focused on practical application, theoretical analysis, and critical evaluation skills.

Teaching:

Methods:

• Interactive teaching with industry guest lectures and case studies
• Project-based learning

Faculty:

• Experienced academics specializing in innovation, management, and related fields (e.g., business, technology, consumer behavior)
• Guest lecturers from prominent organizations (e.g., Microsoft, Tesla, Accenture, Monocle, The Economist)

Uniqueness:

• Interdisciplinary environment fosters creative and entrepreneurial development
• Focus on managing innovation for both economic and societal impact

Careers:

Outcomes:

Graduates capable of leading and delivering innovation in diverse organizational settings, across sectors like startups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 firms.

Opportunities:

• Project management
• Product development
• Brand management
• Policy development
• Consultancy

Skills Developed:

• Project management and problem-solving
• Critical evaluation and decision-making
• Understanding of leadership, talent management, and organizational behavior
• Expertise in applied innovation approaches and strategies

Other:

• Admission requirements: Undergraduate degree (preferably upper second-class or equivalent) or relevant experience
• Fees:
• £15,980 per year (full-time Home)
• £23,660 per year (full-time International)
• Additional costs: Stationery, photocopying, potential field trip or specialist material expenses (details in program specification)
• Application deadline: As early as possible, ideal before program start in September
• Application process: Online portal, requiring academic qualifications, reference details, transcripts, personal statement

Home - full-time:

£15980

Home - part-time:

£TBC

International - full-time:

£23660