Program Overview

Introduction to the 4EU+ University Diploma: Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Project Management

The prestigious seven-month diploma is aimed primarily at PhD students or students in their final year of a Master's degree who want to study project management with a view to working as an intrapreneur in a large company, joining a start-up, or participating in the development of an association or organisation involved in the social economy or environmental transition.

Why Join the Program?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from renowned academic and professional partners across the 4EU+ university alliance, with all classes taught in English.
• Innovative Learning: Gain essential skills in project management, entrepreneurship, innovation design, and management soft skills.
• Career Opportunities: Potential to receive job or cooperation offers from global big companies, focusing on digital and sustainable (green) issues.
• Multicultural Cohort: Collaborate with post-Master graduates from various European countries and diverse academic backgrounds, including engineering, medicine, literature, social sciences, and political sciences.
• Prestigious Diploma: This prestigious diploma is awarded by CELSA - Sorbonne Universite and is supported by the 4EU+ universities of Milan, Heidelberg, Warsaw, Prague, Geneva, and Copenhagen.
• Enhanced Business English Proficiency: Improve your English language skills through immersive learning experiences.
• International Exposure: Enjoy two fully funded international trips for the program's kick-off meeting and final meeting, enhancing your global experience.

What Will You Learn

• Foster agility and adaptability to thrive amidst a disruptive environment.
• Lead team creativity and out of box thinking.
• Develop concrete, innovation projects with viable responsible business opportunities.
• Build and engage stakeholders' network.
• Manage uncertainty and develop the ability to rely on a team to achieve goals.

Program Structure

• The program is based on an experiential teaching approach that emphasizes learning by doing and a strong interdisciplinary approach.
• As part of the Diploma, partner companies and institutions present an environmental or social challenge that they are facing.
• Students work in project teams to solve these problems. Project teams (8-10 students) will be set up based on a balance of culture, expertise, and experience.
• Hybrid Learning: Most content is delivered online, with a final exam held in person at one of the 4EU+ university sites.
• Interactive Masterclasses: Participate in intensive sessions to establish a common business language and deepen subject matter understanding.
• Collaborative Projects: Work on intrapreneurial projects addressing significant societal, social, and environmental challenges with support from local tutors.

Schedule for the Academic Year

• Autumn 2025: Master classes about entrepreneurship essentials.
• January - June 2026: Half-time on learning intrapreneurial project management fundamentals and half-time on project management with a multidisciplinary team on an issue driven by a silent partner of Sorbonne University. Part-time internships agreements are possible.
• End of November 2025: 3 days of in-person opening conference in Milan.
• December 2025 - March 2026: Masterclass on the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (course in English and online learning, 6 hours a week on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings).
• December 2025 - June 2026: Technical workshops on the basics of intrapreneurial project management and remote project management in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team on a challenge led by a partner sponsor of the Alliance 4EU+.
• End of June 2026: Final in-person closing conference (2 days) at one of the 4EU+ universities - venue to be confirmed.

Application Process

• Who can apply? The program aims to enroll individuals who are deeply passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship, and who have proven their dedication and competence.
• Admission Requirements:
  • Postmaster graduates (Applicants must have obtained their diploma by November 2024 at the latest).
  • PhD students (Whether they have a background in engineering, medicine, literature, social sciences, or political sciences).
• How to apply? Fill in the application form, including attachments, to express serious interest in participating in the program.
• Application Timeline:
  • July - mid-September 2025: Rigorous Candidate Evaluation: Interview.
  • August 28 to September 29, 2025: Official registration to the Program.
  • October 7, 2025: Applicants will receive a final decision regarding acceptance into the Program.

Final Requirements

1. Individual Written Report: A two-page note on a current innovation project, approximately 5000 characters.
2. Mid-course Exam (Online).
3. Individual Written Report (Reflective Logbook): A reflective logbook detailing the individual's learning journey, insights, and reflections on the project management process, minimum of 10 pages.
4. Final Exam Pitch: In-person pitch at the end of the program.

Support for Learning

• Access to a diverse group of lecturers and speakers from the 4EU+ university alliance, offering a wide range of expertise.
• An innovation project sponsor, which could be a company, association, administration, or institution. The sponsor will present a genuine business case and allocate time to collaborate with the project team.
• A dedicated project tutor who will guide and support the project team's progress, ensuring they receive valuable assistance and mentorship.