Launchpad (with MSc Entrepreneurship)
Drive the development of a high- growth tech start-up, supported by a stipend. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from business guidance, mentoring and training to earn an MSc in Entrepreneurship with no attached fees.
Key details
| Location | Penryn Campus |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Contact | 01326 213886 |
Introduction
Launchpad brings together software engineers, digital creatives and business people to solve industry challenges – taking on briefs from companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment and Hitachi. You'll gain vital business and entrepreneurship skills and learn when to apply them, potentially leaving as a director of a viable start-up with a full Master's degree.
Launchpad is an innovative postgraduate incubation and acceleration programme. It is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Research England.
You will:
- Receive a stipend for your first year
- Collaborate with an industry partner with indentified demand
- Build a network of industry connections
Covid-19 update
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates page
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A first degree with a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent industry experience.
Launchpad startups require a number of skill sets, so we welcome applications from people with various graduate and professional backgrounds who possess entrepreneurial ambition. Typically, these include:
Programmers
Business developers
Entrepreneurs
Digital designers e.g. UI/UX
3D artists and animators
Game designers and developers
Web developers
As this course involves setting up a business in the UK we regret that this course is currently not available to applicants who'd require a Student Visa.
APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.
If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
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