MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurshipemlyon business school

The MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an 18-month, full-time program taught in English. It is designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of global business innovation and entrepreneurship. The program focuses on how breakthrough innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration can foster entrepreneurial success in a global context.

Through hands-on projects, business simulations, startup creation, and immersive experiences across Europe and Asia, including academic periods in Lyon, Oulu, and Vietnam, students will acquire the skills to launch and scale ventures, drive innovation in existing organizations, and thrive in multicultural ecosystems. The program aims to equip students with the mindset and tools to start their own company, join a high-growth startup, or lead innovation initiatives within firms.

The curriculum is structured into several periods:

• Pre-program (August to September): E-learning Management Fundamentals for non-business students, covering economics, finance, accounting, marketing, and corporate social responsibility. Students also gain access to emlyon business school's digital resources.
• First period (September to December - Lyon): Focuses on building a solid foundation in innovation and entrepreneurship, exploring topics such as design thinking, sustainability strategy, business analytics, and international entrepreneurship.
• Second period (January to March - Oulu Business School, Finland): Explores the Scandinavian innovation ecosystem with a focus on emerging technologies and venture growth, including courses on customer behavior analysis, 6G techno-economics, and innovation management.
• Third period (April to June - Vietnam): Immerses students in the entrepreneurial landscape of Southeast Asia through courses in international business law, innovation, marketing, and global management, complemented by a real-world business project.
• Professional Thesis & Internship (July to December - Anywhere in the world): Students write a professional thesis and undertake a 4 to 6-month professional mission (internship, VIE, contract) to apply academic knowledge and gain industry experience.

Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, and tests. The program is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE).