The next admission of new students will be in September 2025 (Applications will be accepted from January to March 2025).

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The next admission of new students will be in September 2025 (Applications will be accepted from January to March 2025).

MSc in Management: Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprise Management

STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

The postgraduate programme in Entrepreneurship and SME Management is designed to develop skilled entrepreneurs who can organize, manage, and take risks in startups. The programme equips executives with the knowledge needed to combine management, entrepreneurship, and SME growth for optimal business performance. Graduates will be prepared to create innovative and sustainable businesses that contribute positively to society.

Graduates of the Master's programme will be able to acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary for: (a) generating innovative ideas, (b) implementing these ideas through the establishment and operation of a business, (c) growing the business by identifying markets and accessing necessary resources, (d) securing and managing financial resources.

This postgraduate programme is designed for graduates of recognized higher education institutions who: a) aim to develop entrepreneurial ideas and start their own businesses, b) are owners or managers of small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their businesses, and c) are current or aspiring business managers who wish to design and implement successful business practices.

To obtain a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprise Management, students must successfully complete a total of 90 ECTS, including a Master's thesis worth 30 ECTS. The curriculum comprises 10 courses: 5 compulsory and 5 specialized. The Master's thesis commences in the third semester and lasts until the end of the semester, provided all prerequisites are fulfilled.

The Master's programme in Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprise Management is offered on a full-time basis (3 academic semesters) or part-time basis (4-8 academic semesters). In all cases, the programme culminates in the successful submission of a Master's thesis.

Admission

Holders of a degree from a recognized University, or holders of a degree that has been considered equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.) are eligible to apply for a Master's Degree. Also, undergraduate students who are expected to be awarded a University degree before the beginning of the Master’s programme can also apply for this programme.

Candidates are informed of the results of their application by receiving a message at the electronic address they provided upon submission of their application and through the University Portal.

For a complete application, candidates must submit electronically the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher-educational institution.
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal CV which exhibits relevant professional and academic qualifications 
  • Personal interview with the candidate (if deemed necessary)
  • Short essay (500 words) in which the candidate explains the reasoning for choosing the particular program by describing his/her academic and research interests in relation to future career plans. 

Modules

The detailed programme of study is outlined in the tables below. Exemptions from the modules are not allowed.

1st Semester

Code

Module

ECTS

MGT 520

Strategic Management

6

MGT 540 

Managerial Accounting and Financial Decisions

6

MGT 550

Managing Human Resources & OB

6

MGT 5ΧΧ

Specialisation Elective Course

6

MGT 5ΧΧ

Specialisation Elective Course

6

 

30

 

2nd Semester

Code

Module

ECTS

MGT 560

Strategic Marketing

6

MGT 590

Research Methods

6

MGT 5ΧΧ

Specialisation Elective Course

6

MGT 5ΧΧ

Specialisation Elective Course

6

MGT 5ΧΧ

Specialisation Elective Course

6

 

30

 

3rd Semester

Code

Module

ECTS

MGT 580

Master Thesis

30

                            

Specialisation Elective Courses

Code

Module

ECTS

Semester

MGT 510

Principles of Entrepreneurship

6

2

MGT 511

Designing and Managing New Business Models

6

1

MGT 512

Management and Growth of Startups and SMEs

6

2

MGT 513

Innovation Management

6

2

MGT 514

Leadership in start-up businesses and SMEs

6

1 & 2

MGT 515

Corporate Governance and Ethics

6

1 & 2

MGT 516

International Entrepreneurship

6

1