Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations

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Our Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations MSc will encourage you to think analytically, plan strategically and act creatively to develop innovation processes in the creative industries.Through academic and action-based learning on this master's programme, you will gain insight into the diverse environments in which creative industries exist and apply theory to assess and investigate the complex factors affecting the innovation process.Future-orientated, user-focused design and strategy tools will help you to develop viable innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to social problems. Your research, communication, leadership and team-working skills will be developed through project-based learning, which will enhance your effectiveness in a contemporary business environment.The Institute combines expert teaching and research support alongside an exciting series of masterclasses and public lectures from international business leaders across the world.Each programme encourages students to develop the knowledge and competences necessary to establish, grow and manage new entrepreneurial ventures, as well as recognise and exploit opportunities within established organisations. The Institute is fully committed to delivering research-led teaching and employs leading academics in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation to fulfil this goal.Some of the research interests in the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship feed directly into the curriculum, such as family businesses, venture capital and private equity, digital entrepreneurial activity, social network analysis, social entrepreneurship, governance and executive compensation, and crowdfunding.If you are looking to inform design solutions and business strategy in creative organisations, then this MSc Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations programme was made for you. private equity, digital entrepreneurial activity, social network analysis, social entrepreneurship, governance and executive compensation, and crowdfunding.

Loughborough is home to students from over 130 countries around the world and the international student body normally numbers some 2,500. There are various resources available for those from outside the UK to help them prepare for their time at the university and make the most of it. these includes practical elements such as visa information and booking the free coach service from Heathrow airport as well as induction and welcome sessions. There is also plenty of information available to help adjust to life in the UK and making the most of your studies. There is a specialist International Student Support team on hand at the Student Support Centre to deal with a range of issues particular to international students as well religious facilities areas for all backgrounds and faiths. The Student Union building is found to the north-east end of the campus and is responsible for a range of clubs and societies. It also has five rooms, each with their own themes and has been awarded an International Experience Award for its quality. The students are represented by the Union Council and there are also academic support services on offer. There are 56 sports clubs and a Societies Federation numbering some 80 societies. These include those working from the media centre where the TV station, radio and student magazine operate from. There are also around 45 different projects involving the students working with elderly, special needs, homeless people or the environment. The fundraising organisation raises some £1 million a year for national and international charities.