Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
HEC Paris
#1 Business School in Europe
Ranked by the Financial Times for 5 consecutive years
18-24 months
20 courses total, 20 hours per week
22,950-24,950 Euro total cost
Two unique degree pathways
Designed to fit your career goals based on your experience
100% online
Lectures, webinars, team projects, and connection with instructors and peers
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and learn to identify innovation opportunities with HEC Paris
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of innovation, with modules and team projects with high caliber faculty and entrepreneurs. Develop the confidence to turn great ideas into thriving start-ups, as part of HEC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through a curriculum that blends business innovation theory with real-life business development, you’ll learn to identify high potential commercial opportunities. You’ll develop strategies to attract the talent and capital your ideas need, and the decision-making skills to manage rapid growth and risk ethically and sustainably.
These world-class HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship degrees have been shaped with the needs of busy working professionals and business leaders in mind, with two distinct program paths created for either early-stage or managerial mid-career development.
HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs are the ideal choice if you’re looking to:
Launch your own company
Bring innovation cultures and practices to an existing business
Become a sought-after and valued contributor to other projects and businesses.
With the skills, insights and opportunities necessary for accelerated career growth, successful graduates go on to become founders, innovation management consultants, and decision makers in many other strategic and executive roles.
Applications for the December 2025 cohort are open!
- Priority application deadline: September 15, 2025
Upcoming events
Stay tuned!
Additional resources
- View the Program Booklets for Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
#1 Business School in Europe
Ranked by the Financial Times for 5 consecutive years
18-24 months
20 courses total, 20 hours per week
22,950-24,950 Euro total cost
Two unique degree pathways
Designed to fit your career goals based on your experience
100% online
Lectures, webinars, team projects, and connection with instructors and peers
#1 Business School in Europe
Ranked by the Financial Times for 5 consecutive years
18-24 months
20 courses total, 20 hours per week
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and learn to identify innovation opportunities with HEC Paris
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of innovation, with modules and team projects with high caliber faculty and entrepreneurs. Develop the confidence to turn great ideas into thriving start-ups, as part of HEC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through a curriculum that blends business innovation theory with real-life business development, you’ll learn to identify high potential commercial opportunities. You’ll develop strategies to attract the talent and capital your ideas need, and the decision-making skills to manage rapid growth and risk ethically and sustainably.
These world-class HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship degrees have been shaped with the needs of busy working professionals and business leaders in mind, with two distinct program paths created for either early-stage or managerial mid-career development.
HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs are the ideal choice if you’re looking to:
Launch your own company
Bring innovation cultures and practices to an existing business
Become a sought-after and valued contributor to other projects and businesses.
With the skills, insights and opportunities necessary for accelerated career growth, successful graduates go on to become founders, innovation management consultants, and decision makers in many other strategic and executive roles.
Applications for the December 2025 cohort are open!
- Priority application deadline: September 15, 2025
Upcoming events
Stay tuned!
Additional resources
- View the Program Booklets for Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Choose your admission pathway
Track 1: MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the best path if you’re an early-stage professional or developing business leader.
With at least two years’ work experience under your belt, you’re at the point where you’re now ready to learn the strategic leadership and entrepreneurial skills you need to take your career to exciting new levels of contribution and growth.
As a student on this MSc, you’ll discover how the very best innovators combine creativity with business knowledge and strategy to go way beyond the industry standard.
Track 2: Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is for you if you’re a management professional, intrapreneur or entrepreneur.
You’ll have at least eight years’ post-bachelor work experience behind you (including managerial experience), and many of the skills and attitudes already in place to drive business development, and create change.
Working in close collaboration with some of the most exciting entrepreneurs and business minds in the world, you’ll develop innovative approaches to leadership and project management that will transform your career - and potentially your industry.
About the program
- Admissions Two distinct program paths are designed for working professionals at either early-stage or mid-career development. Find out what’s needed to successfully apply for your path
- Academics Both program paths have 20 course modules, facilitated interactive webinars and team coaching from HEC Paris on-campus faculty, business leaders and alumni. Learn more about the curriculum
- Student experience With more than 40+ nationalities represented in our current cohort, your community of innovative entrepreneurs will bring together experiences and business cultures from across the globe. Explore the HEC Paris student experience
About HEC Paris
Ranked #1 Business School In Europe by the Financial Times in 2023 for the fifth year in a row, HEC Paris offers an exceptional standard of high value educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow, including MBA, PhD and custom executive education programs.
With an influential and inclusive global alumni network that includes former French President François Hollande and Michelin CEO Jean-Dominique Sénard, HEC Paris also provides opportunities for ongoing graduate career support via ‘Station F’, the world’s largest start-up campus.
At an international level, HEC Paris is among schools to have triple international accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. These accreditations provide an international standard of excellence and ensure academic consistency with all top accredited institutions in the UK, US, and worldwide.
Not ready for the MSc? Try a short course from HEC Paris instead
If you’re not yet in a position to commit to an 18 or 24-month degree, take a look at the University Certificate programs from HEC Paris:
Both provide a strong foundation towards a subsequent Executive MSc or MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Build toward a degree
When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹
Learn how to incorporate design thinking and creativity into your everyday business practices and drive innovation at all stages of growth.
Develop hands-on skills and know-how in innovation and entrepreneurship with a top ranked business school.
This is a series of courses that helps students master skills in inspirational leadership, leading organizations, leadership style and more.
¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The Executive MSc program is shorter, to allow applicants to fast-track their learning based on prior knowledge gained through experience. The MSc program provides greater opportunities for applicants to acquire key managerial and leadership skills.
We don’t recommend that you apply for the Executive MSc unless your work experience levels match the course requirements.
HEC Paris, as an academic institution and research center, is fully recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
At an international level, HEC Paris is among schools to have triple international accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. These accreditations provide an international standard of excellence and ensure academic consistency with all top accredited institutions in the UK, US, and worldwide.
The Executive Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a lifelong learning program, which has a BAC+5 level (European level I/EQF 7), and has been awarded a Visa by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research via the CEFDG (Commission d'Évaluation des Formations et Diplômes de Gestion), with accreditation now extended until August 2029.
The official title of this degree program is: “Diplôme en Innovation et Entrepreneuriat”. Any employer or institution who contacts us on your behalf will receive an official confirmation by our institution, stating that you have completed an MSc degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at HEC Paris, with 120 ECTS credits.
Applicants for the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship must have: a bachelor's degree, two years’ work experience and English proficiency. Applicants will also be asked to submit a potential project idea. GMAT / GRE are recommended, but not mandatory.
Applicants for the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship must have: a bachelor's degree, eight years’ work experience (including some experience in a senior/management role) and English proficiency. Applicants will also be asked to submit a potential project idea. GMAT / GRE are recommended, but not mandatory.
You should choose either the MSc or the Executive MSc according to your level of work experience and career stage. The Executive MSc is designed for management professionals with at least eight years’ work experience (rather than the two years’ experience required for the standard MSc).