MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Programme Overview

This programme equips aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with the mindset, skills, and tools to launch, lead, and scale ventures in dynamic organisational settings. Blending theory with hands-on experience, it builds expertise in high-impact areas like business model innovation, technology entrepreneurship, digital marketing for growth, international business, and entrepreneurial finance.

Students also engage with essential themes such as social and sustainable entrepreneurship, gaining the knowledge to create ventures that drive positive change. Throughout the course, participants cultivate strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience, preparing them for roles ranging from startup founders to innovation leaders in established companies. Guided by world-class faculty, this Master’s programme empowers students to thrive in the rapidly changing world of global business.

Programme at a Glance

• Start Date: September 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Delivery: 10 taught modules. You will be assessed through a mixture of written exams and continuous assessment
• NFQ Level: 9

Programme Information & Model of Education 

This programme, designed by leading professors of entrepreneurship and innovation with theoretical and practical expertise, is built on a practice-based approach to education. Our model emphasises experiential learning, seamlessly integrating three forms of knowledge: reflective practice, collaborative learning, and theoretical insight. Together, these elements develop the mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets needed for entrepreneurial action.

Students will gain hands-on skills in essential areas, including business model design, lean and agile venture creation, financial bootstrapping, and growth hacking through search engines and social networks. They will also explore AI-assisted content marketing, business plan development, investor pitching, design thinking, digital tools for scaling ventures, market research, cross-cultural understanding, and more.

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.