Overview
Discover the power of emerging technologies to drive business innovation.
Technology is rapidly reshaping the business landscape. To lead in this digital age, it’s crucial – now more than ever – to master the integration of emerging technologies to create powerful and transformative results. This course teaches you how to harness AI, VR, AR and Blockchain – focusing not only on the technologies themselves, but on their application in solving real business challenges. If you’re driven by innovation, efficiency and creating sustainable, future-proof business strategies to achieve next-level growth, this course is for you.
Why Regent's?
- Tailored approach: allowing for more individual attention, support and guidance
- Future-focused: drive business innovation and operational efficiency
- Interdisciplinary: acquire the knowledge to foster strategies for application
- Live projects: connect with leaders on real projects and live briefs
- Industry connections: interact and gain insights from industry experts
- Prime location: London is a hub for AI and Emerging Technologies Expos
What to expect
This course is designed for forward-thinking professionals who want to leverage cutting-edge technologies to undertake real-world challenges and shape the future of business. By focusing on the synergy between different technologies, you’ll learn how to implement and manage them strategically, creating solutions that enhance organisational performance, operational proficiency and customer engagement.
Working with classmates, you’ll gain insight to a range of transformative technologies. You'll delve into Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop intelligent innovation strategies, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for immersive customer experiences, and Blockchain for secure, decentralised solutions that streamline transactions and allow for greater transparency across supply chains. Each technology is studied not only in isolation but also in how it interacts with others to create comprehensive, future-proof business strategies.
Through hands-on experiences such as designing a virtual gallery for the Van Gogh Immersive Experience to creating your own chatbots, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to leverage emerging technologies. You'll gain the confidence and expertise to lead teams and drive innovation in an increasingly technology-driven world.
London-centric learning
Studying in London, you’ll be on the doorstep of some of the world’s biggest AI and emerging technology expos and summits. You’ll have direct access to networks, workshops and guest speakers – exposing you to new insights and opportunities.
- Attend the London AI Summit
- Join the AI and Big Data Expo
- Build connections at the AI Congress
A tailored experience
We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one:
- Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
- Academic guidance: access regular one-to-one sessions and a unique open door policy
- Flexible modules: personalise your course with a choice of elective modules
- Additional language classes: prepare for domestic and international opportunities
How to apply
Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.
Step 1: Apply
- On our website, details here
During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:
- A copy of your passport (photograph ID page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies
- A 500-700 word personal statement (view guidance)
- If you're not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency (take our test)
Credit transfer
If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.
Step 2: Receive a response
You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.
For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review, which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements of these are made between you and the Admissions department.
Step 3: Accept your offer
If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. Here's how to pay. This will confirm your place.
Step 4: Register
Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.
Information for international students
If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.
Scholarships and funding
We’re proud to award 5 MSc Emerging Technologies in Business students starting in September 2024 an exclusive scholarship worth a 10% discount off first term tuition fees.
To apply, you must:
- Not be in possession of another scholarship
- Hold an offer for this course, starting in September 2024
- Submit a scholarship essay – details below.
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis, with application deadline of 30 June 2024. You’ll be notified of your outcome via email. If successful – accept and secure your place by paying your tuition fee deposit.
Scholarship essay:
Please provide 300-500 words on the following topic – Immersive Technologies: How will their implementation shape our future? What is the impact of new digital technologies on existing companies?
Submit your work (.doc/.pdf) to [email protected] – copying your personal Conversion Officer.
There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.
Fees
Tuition fee:
- £27,000 for the intake starting in September 2025
Non-refundable advance deposit:
UK students: £1,000
International students: £4,000
Read more about tuition fees.
If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.
The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.
What do fees include?
Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms.
What other costs should I budget for?
You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.
The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.
Study Period Abroad (SPA)
Some programmes at Regent’s University London offer an optional or mandatory study period abroad, for one or two terms. No study period abroad can be undertaken in the United States.
A student who wishes to attend an “ineligible” school, which includes any school in the USA, will forfeit all funding from that semester going forward and all current loans will become due with immediate effect. For any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please email the US Loans Advisor at [email protected]. For questions regarding what an “eligible” or “deferment only” school is, please email Regent’s International Partnerships Office office on [email protected] or [email protected] before you apply for a course with a study period abroad module.
How you'll learn
At Regent's, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a supportive, collaborative environment with regular one-to one contact with academics and personal tutors, hands-on classes, specialist facilities, industry opportunities and tailored careers advice – helping you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to succeed.
You’ll pair deep industry knowledge with practical experiences – exploring current issues and proposing solutions to real problems as you take part in a blend of formats to give your studies context:
- Seminars and guest lectures
- Practical workshops
- Industry masterclasses
- Case study analysis
- Bootcamps and simulations
- Immersive challenges
- Technology supported work (chat/e-portfolio)
- Live briefs and consultancy work
- Industry placements
- Field trips
Working with classmates, you’ll build brand strategies, analyse data, develop reports, work on pitches, presentations and more. Based in London, you'll also have opportunities to meet potential employers through guest lectures, live briefs, field trips and industry visits – giving you insights into the world of emerging technologies in business and enabling you to put theory into practice.
Contact hours
14 hours per week of timetabled teaching classes in the first two terms.
Teaching staff
You'll be taught by a variety of industry leaders and research-active academics, who have extensive experience working for brands and governments in the UK and internationally – and have conducted research on branding, advertising, business, culture and communications. They have published books, news articles and magazine columns, appeared on televised documentaries, news stories and live business debates, and been quoted in a variety of outlets from Forbes to the Financial Times. They've also worked with brands including Meta and Microsoft. Their knowledge and experience ensure classes are always shaped by the latest technologies and trends.
You'll also be allocated a personal tutor, who you’ll meet with regularly on a one-to-one basis, and you’ll attend guest lectures with leading brands – networking and developing close relationships with industry figures and potential employers.
We're proud of the international nature of our courses and our staff also reflect this ethos, representing a wide range of countries and cultures. In every way, you'll feel part of a global network.
Independent learning
Throughout the course, you'll be expected to undertake extra reading, research, revision and reflection, as well as preparing work for workshops, and working collaboratively with other students in preparation for assessment.
Method of assessment
Your skills and knowledge will be assessed via a wide range of task-based projects, reports, presentations and live and simulated briefs – as well as essays, case study analysis and reflective portfolios. It's important to us that your learning and assessment is:
- Inclusive – fostering a student-focused approach
- Engaging – encouraging interaction and participation
- Authentic – based on real business challenges
Disability support
We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. Please speak with us as early as possible so we can support you as best we can. Get in touch.
Academic requirements: Level 7
We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit. You'll need one of the following qualifications:
- Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree
- Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Admissions & UK ENIC
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
We also welcome applications from students who don't meet our usual entry requirements. To be accepted for exceptional entry, you must:
- Have three years of work experience if you don't hold a degree
You'll need to provide us with:
- Your current CV
- A headed employment letter detailing your position and length of service
- A headed reference letter
- A personal statement outlining your experience and ambitions
This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by academic referral only.
English language requirements
Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):
| Qualification | Subject | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| GSCE* | English | C (4) |
| IB SL or HL* | English A | 4 |
| IB HL* | English B | 5 |
| US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)* | Grade 11 and above in English | C |
| IELTS* | Academic | Overall score of 6.5, with 5.5 or above in each component |
| UG degree | From English-speaking countries – defined by the UKVI | Second class |
Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.
*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.
We also offer conditional students a free, online diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This must be booked in advance. Discover more.
We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns, including learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, mental health difficulties, autism conditions, mobility difficulties and temporary or chronic health conditions.
Our Student Support & Welfare team is here to support you. We ask that you speak with us as early as possible to enable us to support you. Find out more about our disability support and contact us.
Careers
By completing this degree, you’ll gain the skills and attributes needed to lead digital transformations and foster a culture for innovation by understanding and leveraging the role of emerging technologies in today’s dynamic industries. Your forward-thinking and proactive approach will enable you to pursue a diverse range of career paths, including:
- Business Innovation Consultant or Manager
- Emerging Technology & Innovation Consultant
- Innovation Technology Analyst or Advisor
- Innovation and User Experience Consultant or Manager roles
- Digital & Emerging Technology Agencies
- Emerging Technologies Specialist
- Business, Brand and Marketing Manager or Director
- Business Innovation Manager or Director
- Entrepreneurs/Directors and Start-Up Founders
- Extended Reality Developer and Advisor roles
- Chief Experience Officer
- Chief Innovation Technology Officer
- Chief Innovation Officer
You'll graduate with the transferable skills needed to choose any career that aligns with your interests.
Graduate visa
After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work, or look for work, in the UK for up to two years after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately – applying your skills and advancing your career with valuable experiences and industry connections.
Careers support
Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed – our Careers, Enterprise and Industry team are here to provide personalised advice and access to resources for life!
- 24/7 access to online guidance and resources
- Exclusive internships, networking opportunities and industry events
- Personalised consultations – from interview and CV prep to business advice
- Access to Handshake, connecting you with 650k+ global employers
Structure
You can choose to start in either September or January. No matter which you choose, you’ll complete three terms. For September starters, these are autumn, spring and summer, lasting 12 months. January starters take a break over the summer and complete an additional autumn term. Therefore, this lasts slightly longer: 16 months.
The structure below depicts a September start. January starters will complete the same modules, but in a slightly different order.
View a complete list of languages and special electives.
View your academic calendar.
Please note, all Special Elective modules are subject to availability.
MSc Emerging Technologies in Business
Term 1
| Module title | |
|---|---|
| Masters Perspectives | This module will develop your advanced academic skills as you grow as an independent thinker and researcher. Through the distinct lens of your subject field, you will explore advanced critical thinking and analytical skills, and develop your ability to communicate complex ideas, develop research questions and plan to reach ambitious objectives with maximum impact and clarity. |
| Immersive Technologies | In this module, you will explore and engage with immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and mixed reality and how they transform the way we showcase business identities through immersive content. You will explore concepts and strategies for creating impactful audience engagement to drive business innovation. By reviewing and analysing case studies, you will understand how these technologies are applied to create engaging virtual and augmented environments for memorable, customer-centric, immersive experiences. You learn how to apply these technologies through practical project work. Focusing on immersive platforms and tools, you will practise using these technologies to respond to business challenges and improve brand engagement. You will develop skills that will help you advise the next generation of responsible innovators and leaders in the immersive industries. By the end of the module, you will present an immersive technology solution for a business, designed to showcase the potential of this these technologies in any industry. |
| Decentralised Technologies | In this module, you will explore the fast-changing field of decentralised technologies, including distributed ledger technology, peer-to-peer, consensus algorithms, smart contracts and digital currencies. From understanding how blockchain can be used to secure the supply chain to web applications and wearable technology, you will consider the implications for the business world and individuals. You will be introduced to the concepts behind these technologies, learn how they’re applied in both public and private sectors and consider best practices for building a secure, decentralised system. You will also explore the impact of decentralised systems and the role of trust, ownership, security, regulation and implementation. By the end of the module, you will understand how we can use decentralised technologies in applications such as Web3, to better address key issues in current and future social and business problems. Drawing on this, you will develop and propose your own approach to decentralised business models, entrepreneurship and monetisation. |
| Language or Special Elective | Choose between a language module or an elective module. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to our full list. |
Term 2
| Module title | |
|---|---|
| Professional Perspectives | In this module, you will define and develop your professional identity and build your career objectives. You will explore the skills you need to succeed in contemporary workplaces, including large organisations and start-ups. You will explore professional communications, managing projects, collaboration, entrepreneurial and creative thinking, active personal and professional reflection and development. You’ll also learn strategies for how to plan your career, aware that concepts of work will become increasingly more fluid as time goes on. |
| Intelligent Technologies | Intelligent technologies are increasingly important in the business world – from automated solutions that optimise business operations to real-time data analytics for dynamic responses and advanced audience profiling. In this module, you will learn how Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used through intelligent applications to analyse business performance, support insight-led decision making and predictive models, inform new product development, assist cybersecurity and drive innovative solutions. You will explore the emerging fields of generative AI (GenAI), speech and image recognition and the intelligent edge and learn about the potential of emerging technologies to deliver hyper-personalised, human-centric content with ethical considerations. Using a practical, hands-on approach, you will work on intelligent tools and platforms to produce content, obtain intelligence, develop resources and analyse the business landscape. At the end of the module, you will present and justify a business solution based on an intelligent application. |
| The Future of Business Innovation Technologies | This module provides an overview of how emerging technologies can enable businesses to evolve and grow through innovation, in order to secure future success. Technological advancements are impacting every aspect of how we live, work, communicate and socialise. You will learn how these technologies work together to envision unique solutions that seamlessly link the real world to digital platforms. From creating digital experiences using virtual and augmented content, securing the supply chain, authenticating and rewarding through decentralised systems, to utilising real-time dynamic insights to analyse customer behaviour, you will explore the opportunities emerging technologies provide, and learn how they are poised to disrupt and innovate. In an experiential way, you will review applications such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and virtual and augmented reality and explore how they’re used and the skills needed to extract maximum value. In all, you’ll learn how to successful deliver digital transformation and global creative leadership on a global stage. |
| Language or Special Elective | Choose between a language module or an elective module. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to our full list. |
Term 3
| Module title | |
|---|---|
| Final Major Project | The Final Major Project is the culmination of your masters course. You will integrate and apply the knowledge, experiences and thinking you have developed in your course to a project that you conceive and design. Your project should ideally be focused on your next professional steps – it can form part of your portfolio as you move towards work, further study or setting up a new business. It may be based on conducting research, solving a practical problem, or creating an artefact – or it may be a combination of all three. Whichever approach you choose, you will critically record and reflect on your intellectual, creative and investigative processes in detail. While you’ll have the support of your course tutors and an academic supervisor, as a Postgraduate student you’ll be expected to develop and prove your ability to operate independently in both academic and professional settings. |