Newcastle Business School provides first-class teaching in a world-class environment. From social spaces and hub areas to lecture theatres and exhibition spaces, our facilities are exceptional. The 24/7 University Library achieves some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the UK and has held the Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence since 2010. The University has also invested heavily in IT labs and facilities. Business software includes ARIS Express Business Process Modelling, various SAS applications, Microsoft Project, specialist decision-making software, and Google Analytics. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course. We use tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal, lecture capture software to allow for catch-up streaming, and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research. The primary mode of learning on this course is through active student engagement and participation in real world start-up and business situations as this is essential for developing an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be supported by our experienced staff, all of whom have worked in business as well as academia. Your modules will be delivered via a range of methods including seminars, workshops and action learning sets. There is, however, a minimal formal classroom teaching and lecturing on this programme and you will be expected to actively self-initiate learning opportunities to a significant extent. All modules on this programme are supported by professors and research-active academics who are at the forefront of their subject areas. Teaching and learning is backed up by a well-designed support system in order to ensure a successful learning journey and the development of the necessary academic study skills. Extensive feedback, from both tutors and peers is built into the course. Whatever your background, we will help you take the more critical, deeper and research-informed approach that is needed for a Masters degree at a UK university.

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. Applicants should include their reasons for applying to this course in their personal statement. 5 year University Diploma or New-style 4 year Bachelor Degree - Average of 3.8 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent