MSc Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

The MSc in Innovation, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship is delivered at GISMA by Grenoble Ecole de Management, which holds accreditations from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS - making Grenoble Ecole de Management one of the top business schools in the world

The MSc Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship will give you the insights and skills to help you succeed as a manager in today's fast-paced business world, as well as developing your entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial instincts.

You'll also be studying at GISMA's central Berlin campus, giving you access to the vibrant business community in Germany's capital city. Germany is the most popular option for international students looking to study in Europe. It is recognised for its high-quality education and you can experience this with GISMA.^

^According to statistics and data from ICEF monitor.

Accreditations and rankings

Grenoble Ecole de Management is a triple-accredited institution by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Grenoble Ecole de Management was ranked 21st in The Financial Times European Business Schools 2017 ranking.

Who is the course for?

This programme has been designed for recent graduates, managers, and/or entrepreneurs who want to produce innovative business models and pursue opportunities in business and technology.

What will you learn

Project management skills
How to develop your entrepreneurial spirit
How to deal with social, ethical, legal and financial constraints

The MSc Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship is focused on enabling innovation and entrepreneurship in ambitious professionals, making it ideal for those who want to blaze new trails in business.

It is taught by Grenoble Ecole de Management's talented faculty, visiting professors from a range of top institutions, and business leaders. This means that students will gain a thorough knowledge of business theory as well as learning how to blend theory into real-life scenarios.

Areas covered in this course include all the key concepts of general management (such as accounting, intercultural management, and leadership), with modules focused on entrepreneurial skills like strategic management, innovation through design, and new venture business planning.

You will also participate in a range of projects to encourage your professional development, including a live business case with a real company, an international study residency, a variety of workshops on recent trends and career development, and the opportunity to learn French.

YEAR I

Introduction session - general management and the corporate environment

Accounting
Corporate Finance
Insight into Digital
Intercultural Management
International Negotiations
Leadership, Teambuilding and Managerial Creativity
Legal Environment of International Business
Managerial Economics
Project Management
Research Methods for Managers
Personal Branding for Career Success
Digital Analytics

Innovation Management

Introduction to Innovation
Creativity and Innovation
Innovation & Design Thinking
Marketing High Tech and Innovation

Strategy

Strategic Management
Harvard Course: Microeconomics of Competitiveness
Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
Strategic Marketing and Marketing Planning

Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Entrepreneurship
New Venture Business Planning
Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities
Small and Family Business

YEAR II

Final Management Project

The second year of the programme is dedicated to the Final Management Project, conducted under the supervision of a tutor. This is an applied or theoretical research project that can be completed at a distance and in parallel with full-time employment or an approved internship. Students are encouraged to choose a subject related to their preferred career.

*Programme content subject to change

Career direction

Graduates of the MSc Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship program hold positions in a variety of sectors all over the world:

Guillermo, Venezuela: Product Manager - Organizacion Palo Alto
Huwein,China: Project Manager, Reverse Innovation - Biomerieux
Amit, UK: EMEIA Product Marketing - Apple
Alexandre, France: Business Analyst and Pricing Expert - Schneider
Nikolay, Russia: Analyst - International Innovation Nanotechnology Center
Nikos, Greece:Business Developer - Intralot
Agostino, Canada: Associate - Kachan and Co.
Mayur, Singapore: Executive Business Development - Adnai Mining
Khodor, France: Digital Marketing Manager - Eurocopter

Join a family of globally successful alumni from Grenoble

One third of all Grenoble Ecole de Management alumni are currently working in sales, with marketing, consulting, commercial development, operations and finance also being a popular choice. Could one of these exciting industries be the career path for you too? Join our growing network of ambitious students today!

Employability

85% Grenoble Ecole de Management students on this course are in employment within 2 months of graduating, with 81% working on jobs with international projects. Annual salary with bonus after graduation: < 42k€: 29% | > 42k€: 71%

Graduates go on to work in a variety of sectors globally including marketing, business development, consulting, and management.

Germany has the 4th best graduate starting salary at £40,650* in Europe, with a growing economy
Germany has the 2nd best unemployment rate in the EU, at 3.4%**

*Business Insider

**Statista

Fees and Funding

Please contact a programme advisor for more details on how to apply.

Tuition fee - €22,000

Flexible payment plan

GISMA offers flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the costs of your programme fees across three instalments. A deposit of €2,000 is required to start.

1st instalment - €7,500
2nd instalment - €7,500
3rd instalment - €5,000

*Terms and conditions apply.

Please note that all payment plans are suggested only. A specific payment plan for you can be agreed with GISMA and only the deposit is the fixed amount that is required. Students can spread out the payments as they like, as long as this is in line with the payment date deadlines.

Entry requirements

Strong undergraduate degree from a recognised university
Work experience is not a requirement
English proficiency:
- TOEFL – IBT: 94 (minimum of 22 in each band), computer-based: 240, paper-based: 587
- IELTS – 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all areas)
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE): A, B, C
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum of 63
GMAT is not required for this programme

Documents

Complete online application
University transcripts front/back with grading scale
Internationally recognised passport picture
Passport scanned
Copy of the latest degree or diploma or certificate of enrolment with an approximate graduation date
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Three short essays relating to your academic/professional experience, your reasons for choosing this programme, and your intercultural awareness
Two references (professional or academic). Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees