MSc Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

University of Bristol

Our MSc in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed for the next generation of tech leaders and founders. You already have the technical foundation; we will empower you to build market-validated ventures, lead technology-driven enterprises and launch products that win. Our hands-on curriculum champions learning by building, not by exams. Through collaborative, project-based work with real-world challenges, you will gain the complete skillset to lead a commercial organisation or launch a high-growth startup. You'll master understanding your users, validating your market, and developing the competencies to lead a technology-driven enterprise in a rapidly evolving world. Programme highlights: From Technologist to Founder: This programme is your bridge. We welcome students from any STEM discipline, teaching you how to apply your deep technical knowledge to complex business challenges, giving you the complete toolkit to lead a commercial organisation or launch your own startup. Practice-Led, Commercially Focused: Our curriculum is centred on teamwork and solving challenges with industry partners, not on traditional exams. This approach ensures you gain practical experience in taking a technology from concept to market. Harness AI for Strategic Impact: In a world shaped by AI, we explore how to use it as a strategic tool to amplify your vision. You will learn to leverage this technology to enhance your practice and engage audiences in new ways, ensuring you are at the forefront of ethical and impactful creative work. Master the technology that will define the future. Education Excellence: The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an accredited Centre of Excellence (IOEE), meaning upon graduation you will automatically qualify for an additional professional qualification—an Advance Diploma in Entrepreneurship. The Centre is also a proud national award winner for our authentic, real-world assessment, recently receiving the AGCAS Academic Employability Award (2025). An Innovation Powerhouse: Bristol is a globally recognised hub for technology and innovation, ranked one of the top five best places in the UK to start-up outside of London (Startup Cities Index, 2022). This offers an unparalleled environment to build your venture and your network. This programme will be taught at our cutting-edge Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, where enhanced links with businesses will provide you with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. You’ll also benefit from access to a range of student services and other facilities at our vibrant Clifton Campus.