Master of Commerce Degree in Strategy and Innovation Bs21

The Master of Commerce Degree in Strategy and Innovation (BS21) at Midlands State University is a two-year programme for students with an undergraduate background in accounting, management, human resources and other equivalent qualifications. It focuses on strategy and business innovation and includes areas of study in Business Innovation, New venture creation, and Digital transformation strategies.

Teaching and assessment use formal examinations held at the end of each semester. To be admitted to examinations, students must attempt approved modules with required written assignments and term papers, attend compulsory classes, and participate in prescribed seminars, tutorials and practical classes. Continuous assessment accounts for 40% of overall assessment, while the final examination accounts for 60%. Students require 360 credits to complete the programme.

Modules

• MSI730 Strategic Management and Innovation
• MSI731 Global Technopreneurship
• MSI734 Intellectual Property Law
• MSI732 Innovation and Commercialization
• MSI831 Product and Service Innovation
• MSI736 Sustainable and Responsible Innovation
• MSI739 Digital Transformation Strategies
• MSI735 Innovation and Design Thinking
• MSI737 Research Methods
• MSI738 New Venture Creation and Simulation
• MSI832 Leadership and Managerial Creativity
• MSI834 Knowledge, Innovation and Technological Change

Entry requirements: A minimum of a good first degree in Business Management or equivalent and two (2) years post graduate work experience and a minimum degree class of 2.1.

To qualify for entry into the Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation degree programme a student should have a good Honours degree in management, accounting, human resources management and/or other tertiary qualification approved by the Department.

• Consultancy
• academia
• research
• Operations Management
• Executive management positions and boards