Master of Science in Technopreneurship
Programme Summary
Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge and necessary skills to start or/and to grow their own business at any stage of business life-cycle. This program also intended to equip graduates with entrepreneur thinking for their future careers.
Entry Requirement
A Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6) in Entrepreneurship, Business or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University’s Senate
OR
Candidates with the above degree, with a CGPA of between 2.50 – 2.75 or its equivalent qualifications may be accepted, subject to the University’s rigorous internal assessment (may include tests, interviews or a portfolio presentation)
OR
Candidates with the above degree, with a CGPA of lower than 2.50 or its equivalent qualifications may be accepted, subject to having a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.
University’s Senate reserves the right to reject any application.
Program Structure (Mixed-Mode)
Mode of Study | Full-time / Part-time |
Duration of Study | 1 year (3 semesters) for Full-time OR 2 years (5 semesters) for Part-time |
Graduation’s Total Credit Hours | 42 |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
The objectives of the programme are to prepare individuals to be
PEO1 | Knowledgeable and practically competent with the ability to critically evaluate theories and concepts of business in the field of technopreneurship. |
PEO2 | Effective in communication, social skills and demonstrate good leadership in an business environment. |
PEO3 | Capable to solve business or management problems innovatively, creatively and ethically through logical, professional and sustainable approach. |
PEO4 | Able to demonstrate technopreneurship skills and recognize the need of life-long learning for successful in business advancement. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
At the end of this programme, students should be able to
PLO1 | Critically evaluate theories and concepts of technopreneurship. |
PLO2 | Apply technopreneurial practices in the decision making process in the business environment. |
PLO3 | Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with internal and external stakeholders. |
PLO4 | Conduct research and produce a dissertation or businesses plan, which includes analyse market opportunities, develop a business model and strategy with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices. |
PLO5 | Demonstrate technopreneurial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively in a team. |
PLO6 | Interpret and present research findings using scientific and critical thinking skills that required in technopreneurial businesses. |
PLO7 | Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and technopreneurial development. |
PLO8 | Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards. |
Course Offering for Full-Time Students
Semester/ Year Offered | Name of Course/ Module |
Semester 1 Year 1 | Developing New Business Models |
Technology Innovation and Design | |
Advanced Research Methods | |
Entrepreneurship and Business Planning | |
Venture Capital Financing |
Semester/ Year Offered | Name of Course/ Module |
Semester 2 Year 1 | Accounting for New and Ongoing Ventures |
Intellectual Property and Technology Evaluation and Commercialisation |
Semester/ Year Offered | Name of Course/ Module |
Semester 2 & 3 Year 1 | Dissertation |
Career Prospect
- Project Manager
- Business Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Business Advisor
- Entrepreneurship Lecturer