Program Overview

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Master's Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Master's specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on the innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour of individuals and firms and their interrelations in the context of their business ecosystems. This specialisation enables students to understand how and why organisations innovate and what kind of people are needed in the company to accomplish this. It deals with the commercialisation of new ideas, high-tech innovations, business development, and tapping into new markets.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, students must meet the admission requirements. The requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in English, as the programme is taught in English.

Study Programme

The study programme consists of a range of courses that provide students with a deep understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship. The courses cover topics such as:

• Interfunctional processes to identify and implement ideas for innovation
• Managing innovation and business development projects
• Developing a business plan and analysing business models
• Digitalization and sustainability challenges

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Project leader: managing the project team developing an idea into a product/service or operations improvement
• Innovation manager: managing the portfolio of innovation projects
• Product manager: taking responsibility of a product/service in the development and operations
• Innovator: pursuing an idea and developing it into a new product/service or operations improvement
• Business consultant: guiding firms or entrepreneurs in developing new products/services or production process improvements
• Entrepreneurs: starting their own business
• Researcher in the field of innovation management or entrepreneurship
• PhD-candidate in the field of innovation management or entrepreneurship

Research

The research in this specialisation focuses on the type of research in innovation and entrepreneurship, including:

• How organisations can grow through innovation processes
• What kind of people are needed in the company to accomplish innovation processes
• How to set up an innovation process in an established firm
• What are consumer perceptions of service innovations

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for this programme vary depending on the student's personal situation. The fees include a range of costs, such as tuition, living expenses, and other expenses.

Related Programmes

The Master's specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is part of a range of programmes offered by the Nijmegen School of Management. Other related programmes include:

• International Business
• Marketing
• Organisation Design and Change Management
• Digital Management
• Science for Sustainability
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Strategic Management

These programmes provide students with a range of options to pursue their interests and career goals in the field of business and management.