Program Content for the MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Master of Science (MSc) in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship offered by emlyon business school is accessible after a Bachelor minimum (valid diplomas include bac +4 or bac +3).
This program enables foreign or French students to acquire a high-level, specialized education aimed at the main functions of innovation and entrepreneurship in companies whose scope is resolutely oriented towards international markets.
This program requires a professional mission at the end of the course for a minimal duration of 4 months (internship, VIE, fixed-term contract or permanent contract).
The goal of this innovation and entrepreneurship course is to foster the development of responsible entrepreneurial leaders through three phases:
- Term 1: Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Lay the foundations of entrepreneurship and innovation: understand the entrepreneurial ecosystem - Term 2: Sustainable Business Development
Expand your horizons: explore the Scandinavian ecosystem and discover the new opportunities - Term 3: Securing and Accessing New Markets
Leverage the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Asia and learn how to implement and grow your venture
Discover the MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship program content for the 2023-2024 academic year:
Before September Intake
After the enrolment and before the official start of classes, you will have access to many of the digital resources available to emlyon business school students during the summer:
- emlyon business school apps and platforms (Learning Hub, Career Center, etc.)
- e-learning management fundamentals courses available online
This will help you to get to the grips with the various tools and ensure that your integration is a success, as you will have a busy schedule once the program begins in September.
E-LEARNING MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
You will first follow a core syllabus which will allow you to acquire the fundamentals of management, gain the necessary skill set of international business management and apply it to the industry.
Example of courses:
- Fundamentals of Economics
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Corporate Social Responsibility
First period
📅 September to December 📍 Lyon
UNDERSTAND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
- Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
- Business Strategy in Action
- Sustainability Strategy
- Micro-Economics of Competitiveness
- Operational Excellence
- Cross-cultural Management
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Chinese Innovation System
- Protyping with Fab
- International Entrepreneurship
- International Negotiations
- Finance for Startups
- Platform Strategy
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Business Analytics
Second period
📅 January to March 📍 OULU Business School, Finland
EXPLORE THE SCANDINAVIAN ECOSYSTEM
- Building Change Through Entrepreneurship
- Building Business Through Creativity and Collaboration
- Customer Behavior Analysis
- Market and Competitor Analysis
- Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technologies
- Venture Growth Strategies
- Perspectives in Innovation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Institutional Context of Global Business
Third period
📅 April to June 📍 Franco-Vietnamian Center for Management, HO Chi Minh & Hanoi, Vietnam
LEVERAGE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN ASIA
- Local Business Environment
- Global Purchasing
- Social Media and Mobile Marketing
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Business Law
- Intercultural and Global Management
- Business Project
Fourth period
📅 July to December 📍 Anywhere in the world
PROFESSIONAL THESIS
To conclude your graduate studies, you will have to write a professional thesis. The topic will be chosen in coordination with your academic supervisor and in line with your missions during your internship or first job.
INTERNSHIP OR FIRST JOB
The professional mission will last from 4 to 6 months and can be an internship, a VIE (international volunteering mission), a fixed-term contract or a permanent contract. This is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test and acquire tangible experience within the industry. The school will give you all the support and tools you need to find the right job for you.
Assessment
📝 Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.
The graduation rate for students of the MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the 2021-2022 academic year is 65.5% (95% of students taking the exam have graduated).
Word of welcome
With the global economy undergoing an expanding transformation towards a more sustainable society in which the interests of the planet are reshaping habits and profits, there is an increasing demand for more innovative products, services and technologies. Consequently, there is a parallel increasing demand for more sustainability-focused individuals who are prepared to make a difference in society. The emlyon business school MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship has been designed to meet these demands.
The objective of emlyon business school's MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship is to prepare professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders who embrace entrepreneurship as a major driver of the future. This Master of Science offers a global experience, and will allow you to discover first-hand how innovative entrepreneurial ventures start and thrive around the world. Immersing yourself in a rich multicultural environment that demands excellence, you will master the fundamental skills and acquire entrepreneurial talent that will be useful throughout your entire career.
If you are ready for the global transformation challenge, if you wish to develop the skills required for success in this highly demanding environment, and if you are desirous of joining the global community of innovative entrepreneurs, then I look forward to welcoming you in the program.
Rickie Moore - Director of the MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship