MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Programme Overview
The MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a hands-on programme that equips aspiring founders, corporate innovators, and social entrepreneurs with the mindset, skills, and tools to launch, lead, and scale new ventures, within startups and far beyond them. Blending rigorous theory with experiential learning, the programme develops expertise in high-impact areas including business model innovation, digital entrepreneurship and scaling, design thinking, international entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial finance.
Ethics and impact sit at the heart of the curriculum. Through social entrepreneurship and sustainable entrepreneurship, students learn to build ventures that generate measurable societal impact alongside commercial success, cultivating the strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience demanded of modern entrepreneurial leaders.
Guided by world-class faculty, graduates from our masters pursue careers as startup founders, corporate innovation and intrapreneurship leaders, venture capital and investment professionals, product managers, and social impact entrepreneurs, prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing global business landscape.
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Programme at a Glance
- Start Date: September 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Fees (2027/28 academic year): EU €16,575 | Non-EU €24,600
The programme consists of 11 core taught modules and 1 elective, assessed through a combination of written examinations and continuous coursework. Students will also complete a dissertation, company projectproject, or business development. For more information, please see our Timetables and Modules page.
Programme Information & Model of Education
The MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a hands-on programme that equips aspiring founders, corporate innovators, and social entrepreneurs with the mindset, skills, and tools to launch, lead, and scale new ventures, within startups and far beyond them. Blending rigorous theory with experiential learning, the programme develops expertise in high-impact areas including business model innovation, digital entrepreneurship and scaling, design thinking, international entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial finance.
Ethics and impact sit at the heart of the curriculum. Through social entrepreneurship and sustainable entrepreneurship, students learn to build ventures that generate measurable societal impact alongside commercial success, cultivating the strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience demanded of modern entrepreneurial leaders.
Guided by world-class faculty, graduates from our masters pursue careers as startup founders, corporate innovation and intrapreneurship leaders, venture capital and investment professionals, product managers, and social impact entrepreneurs, prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing global business landscape.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Trinity & Dublin
Students have numerous opportunities to connect with the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at Trinity and throughout Ireland.
LaunchBox is a summer accelerator programme open to teams of Trinity students (undergraduate and postgraduate), with an early-stage business. The programme provides mentorship, funding, access to alumni and investors, and the ideal collaborative environment to launch new start-up ventures.
Open Incubator, whether you simply want to see what's happening in Ireland's innovation ecosystem or want to develop a successful startup or social enterprise, this is your place to get started!
Learn more about accelerators at Tangent here.
The Trinity Entrepreneurial Society fosters innovation in Trinity College Dublin and aids students on all stages of their entrepreneurial journey through an array of programmes and events. TES has over 2,000 active members. Here are some features of the society:
- TES Incubator; Trinity’s in-house TES incubator supports start-ups throughout all stages of development, providing an opportunity for financial assistance (up to €10,000), mentorships, workshops and key networking opportunities throughout the entire academic year.
- TES Dragons’ Den; an opportunity for students to gain experience in pitching, presenting, selling and a chance to win a prize fund of €10,000 to aid in their start-up initiative.
- TES Talks; exclusive to members, this is an annual convention where successful Entrepreneurs from around the world visit Trinity to speak to TES members.
- TES Start-up Fair; an annual event where TES members have the opportunity to network, gain business insights and potential career opportunities in exciting new start-ups.
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland support people who have big, new solutions to Ireland’s social and environmental problems. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland provide funding and a wide range of in-depth supports.
Student Profile
The MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation attracts a diverse mix of graduates and professionals who want to transform ideas into ventures or apply entrepreneurial thinking within established organisations. Students come from a range of academic backgrounds, including business, STEM, social sciences, and the humanities. Many are recent graduates eager to launch or join start-ups, while others are professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship, consulting, or corporate innovation roles.
The programme also appeals to career changers motivated by sustainability and social impact, as well as international students drawn to Dublin’s reputation as a leading European start-up and technology hub. Students are united by creativity, ambition, and the drive to turn ideas into impact.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation pursue diverse and international career paths. Some launch their own ventures in Ireland and abroad, while others join established companies, start-ups, or organisations in the not-for-profit sector. Recent graduates have taken up roles in sales, product management, consulting, and marketing.
Many professionals use this MSc to pivot their careers, accelerate progression, or apply entrepreneurial thinking within corporate and NGO settings. The programme also supports those passionate about social entrepreneurship and sustainability-focused ventures. Based in Dublin, a leading European hub for start-ups, technology, and investment, students gain access to accelerators, entrepreneurship networks, and global career opportunities.
Visit our Careers section to find out more about our dedicated postgraduate careers team.
Frequently Asked Questions
A masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a postgraduate degree that develops the mindset, skills, and tools to launch, lead, and scale new ventures. Unlike a general management degree, it focuses on venture creation, business model innovation, entrepreneurial finance, and innovation leadership, combining academic theory with hands-on, experiential learning.
Graduates pursue careers as startup founders, corporate innovation and intrapreneurship leaders, venture capital and investment professionals, product managers, innovation consultants, and social impact entrepreneurs. The programme prepares students for entrepreneurial roles both in new ventures and within established organisations.
A masters in entrepreneurship is worth it for those who want structured, practice-based preparation for entrepreneurial careers. Beyond launching a venture, the degree builds transferable capabilities such as strategic thinking, acting under uncertainty, financial literacy, and resilience, that are valued in startups, corporate innovation teams, consulting, and investment roles.
No. The programme welcomes graduates from diverse academic backgrounds, and students do not need an existing venture or business idea to enrol. The curriculum builds entrepreneurial capabilities from the ground up through experiential learning, whether students aim to found a startup, join one, or lead innovation inside an established company.
The programme uses a practice-based model of education built on experiential learning. Students learn through reflective practice, collaborative projects, and theoretical insight, gaining hands-on experience in business model design, lean startup methods, design thinking, investor pitching, and AI-assisted growth hacking, guided by faculty who combine academic and practical expertise.
Entrepreneurship typically refers to creating and scaling new independent ventures, while corporate innovation (or intrapreneurship) means developing new products, services, and business models inside established organisations. This programme deliberately covers both, cultivating adaptive leaders of change who can act entrepreneurially in any setting.
Yes. Ethics and impact sit at the heart of the curriculum. Students engage with social entrepreneurship and sustainable entrepreneurship, learning to build ventures that generate measurable societal impact alongside commercial success.
The programme is completed in one academic year of full-time study.