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Executive Master

Executive Msc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Executive Msc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Innovation and entrepreneurship play a crucial role in creating value and ensuring the success and sustainability of companies throughout the world. This is why we have designed this online degree program to meet the specific needs of current and future business leaders in charge of innovation or business development, as well as experienced or aspiring entrepreneurs.

Place(s):

Online

Duration:

18 months (433,5 hours)

Format:

Online

Next start(s):

Jun 23 2025

Language(s):

English

Cost:

24 950 €*

objectives

  • Develop creative value-creating strategies 
  • Identify the challenges and opportunities of innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Negotiate with stakeholders in the context of innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Create, draft, and present business plans for innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Develop development strategies for innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Design management systems tailored to the development of innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Drive the performance of innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Integrate regulatory, technological/technical, and competitive aspects related to innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Promote a managerial culture aligned with the contexts and challenges of innovative or entrepreneurial projects
  • Develop a sense of purpose and trust in the service of innovative or entrepreneurial projects

Program

The aim of the pre-established schedule of the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to create a strong group dynamic and an enriching learning experience from the outset. It also makes it easier for participants to work more closely and exchange with their professors and program team.

These online foundational courses enable participants to acquire the necessary skills to scale up a company, boost creativity, manage new product development processes, capitalize on social media for marketing purposes and clearly define business strategy in individual contexts. Successful completion of Part one and Part two leads to the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

In this part of the program the participants work on a team project, which enables them to apply all the theories and practical expertise gained during the program to create a new product, service, brand or organization. The goal is to move a team project forward, from initial conception to commercialization during the project-based period. Participants will be mentored as a team by a highly experienced entrepreneur/ business leader.

Profil

Who is this program for? Is it right for you?

Participant Profile

Professionals with at least 8 years of professional experience, wishing to prepare for a career in business as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, a consultant in Innovation Management, a decision-maker for launching innovative projects and making R&D investments, or as a member of the executive team in a company.

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Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

  • hold a Bachelor's degree
  • have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including managerial experience
  • have a potential project idea
  • have a good command of written and spoken English
  • High-quality professional experience in innovation and/or entrepreneurship will play a key role in the success of your application.
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Faculty

Svenja SOMMER

Associate Professor

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Learning and evaluation methods

The fully online nature of the program allows participants to acquire new knowledge and skills without having to compromise their personal and professional commitments, while benefitting from direct interactions with HEC Paris faculty, and personalized support from an HEC Paris program manager. 

The project-based learning activities combine asynchronous courses, interactive webinars facilitated by HEC Paris professors, and team coaching by experience entrepreneurs. 

The learning methods include business cases, action-based learning, project management, models and analysis tools, theoretical and practical presentation, group work, interactive exchanges, tutoring, virtual classes, and distance learning. 

The evaluation methods used include application in real-life professional situations, business cases, developing objectives and strategies (Marketing, Business Development, Digital, Financial…), applying concepts in real-life contexts, identifying stakeholders and implementing an adapted strategy (for each stakeholder if necessary) and self-assessment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our aim is to find out more about your personal motivation and skills and enable us to understand how this program will help you achieve your professional goals. The final selection is based on your online application, including written essays, recommendations and an online video presentation of your project and motivations.

HOW TO APPLY

You will need to upload the following documents to complete your application:

  • A copy of your university transcripts
  • A copy of your degree
  • Résumé (CV) and 2 online letters of recommendation
  • 3-minute online video pitch. The video presentation should focus on your motivations for participating in the program and highlight examples of how you have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset during your career. These examples can be from either within or outside your current company. In order to submit your video pitch you will need to post it on YouTube. Participants based in China can use YouKu. Please provide us with a private link to the video in your application file.
  • Non-refundable application fee of €100
  • If you have completed the GMAT or the GRE you may upload your results. Please note, that although the submission of a GMAT or GRE score is not mandatory, it will be taken into consideration for those who have taken the exam
  • If you are currently enrolled, or have completed, the Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship University Certificate you will need to submit your proctored exam results in order to earn credits towards the degree

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FINAL ADMISSION DECISION

When completed, your application will be submitted to the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Admissions Committee for the final decision. In some cases you may be invited to an online interview with one of the Program Directors. Admissions decisions are communicated within 2-3 weeks of submitting your application depending on whether we require an additional interview with you.

ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

Due to the limited number of places, we suggest you to apply as soon as possible.

YOUR DEGREE

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This lifelong learning program, which has a BAC+5 level (European level I/EQF 7), has been awarded a Visa by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research via the CEFDG (Commission d'Évaluation des Formations et Diplômes de Gestion). The official title of this degree program is: “Diplôme en Innovation et Entrepreneuriat”. You must complete the 120 ECTS credits to obtain the degree.

Tuition Fees and Funding

The program fee includes tuition during training hours

Program Eligibility: 
RNCP : Diploma in "innovation and entrepreneurship" from the file 39423 (registration date in the RNCP: 22/07/2024; certifying body: Higher Education Institution HEC Paris) 
Program eligible for Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE)

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Funding options: Depending on your profile and the program you choose, several funding options may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.

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SARA VALIALNEMATI

Program Advisor

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+33 (0)1 39 67 98 64
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