Drive innovation and develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Discover new business opportunities and lead innovation with an online master’s degree from HEC Paris, one of Europe's highest-ranked business schools. This program will enable you to identify and develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities, and is particularly relevant for current and aspiring business leaders who aim to lead business development, drive product innovation, or launch new business ventures.
Program Objectives
Learn how to:
- Develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities
- Drive innovation and business development
- Create products or services in a start-up context or within an existing organization
- Apply everything you have learned by working on a team project, mentored by leading professors and highly experienced professionals
Key Benefits
- Obtain a Master’s degree from the #2 ranked business school in Europe without having to leave your home or workplace
- Network with respected businesspeople, successful entrepreneurs, and classmates online
- Get team coaching from an experienced business expert
- Apply your skills to a team project to commercialize an idea, product, technology, or business proposition
Who is this degree for:
This program is designed for professionals in charge of, or interested in, product innovation and business development. Entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs (professionals who want to lead entrepreneurial projects within existing organizations) will also find the program extremely relevant.
This program will help you to prepare for a career in business as:
- An entrepreneur
- A consultant in innovation management
- A decision-maker for launching innovative projects and making R&D investments
- A member of the executive team in a company
15-18 months(Avg. 20 hours per week)
20 courses
20,000 EUR
Completely online
Start your application
The next cohort starts on December 14th, 2018.
Early admission deadline:
Round 1: August 3rd, 2018
Round 2: September 7th, 2018
Round 3: October 15th, 2018
Benefits of applying earlier:
- Time to get all application materials submitted on time
- Gain feedback earlier from a personal enrollment counselor
- Secure your spot in the next cohort of students
Final Deadline:
November 9th, 2018
The online certificate and degree in innovation and entrepreneurship are awarded by HEC Paris, who has the sole authority to grant credits and to recognise the awarded credentials. The credentials are not recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education or the Conference des Grandes Ecoles. Therefore, these programs do not qualify as standard Master's programs and the diplomas for the online program in innovation and entrepreneurship will not carry the seal of the French Ministry of Higher Education. However, the ECTS credits awarded for successful completion of the programs are recognized throughout Europe and may be eligible for equivalency under other credit systems.
Academics
The OMIE program is composed of two distinct parts. In part one, you will complete a fundamental phase of online courses. These courses will help you identify and develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities, understand how to gather talent and capital, and manage rapid growth and significant risks using ethical decision-making skills. The program’s entrepreneurial perspective also provides insight about how to tackle new opportunities in social ventures, governments, and other projects.
In part two, you will complete a project-based curriculum taught by HEC Paris faculty. The key objective is to help you transform your ideas into business reality, culminating in a final pitch. The project-based part of the program will enable you to apply all of the theories and practical expertise gained during the program to developing a new product, brand or organization. You will work on a team project (idea chosen by the team) from initial conception to commercialization, mentored by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders.
- 20 courses
- 15-18 months(Avg. 20 hours per week)
The degree experience is...
The same courses you’ll find on campus, with the flexibility to learn when and where you want.
Collaborate with a global network of industry leading classmates, instructors, and alumni.
Innovative courses with lectures from some of the world’s best instructors and hands-on projects.
Practical courses designed to help you master skills that you can start applying to your career right away.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to:
Develop innovative and high-potential commercial opportunities
Drive innovation and business development
Develop products or services in a start-up context or within an existing organization
Work effectively in teams to plan and execute complex business initiatives
Admissions
Requirements
Applicants for the degree program must have:
- a Bachelor's degree
- a minimum of 5 years of professional experience
- English language proficiency
Application Process
Our aim is to find out more about your personal motivation and skills in order to understand how this program will help you achieve your professional goals.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria, but have demonstrated strong academic performance in the HEC Paris Online Certificate in Innovation Management, will be considered for admission and should apply.
The final selection is based on your online application, including written essays, recommendations, and an online video presentation of your project and motivations. In some cases, you may be invited to an online interview with one of the Program Directors.
Admissions decisions are communicated within 5-6 weeks of submitting your application, depending on whether we require an additional interview with you.
Start your application
The next cohort starts on December 14th, 2018.
Early admission deadline:
Round 1: August 3rd, 2018
Round 2: September 7th, 2018
Round 3: October 15th, 2018
Benefits of applying earlier:
- Time to get all application materials submitted on time
- Gain feedback earlier from a personal enrollment counselor
- Secure your spot in the next cohort of students
Final Deadline:
November 9th, 2018
The online certificate and degree in innovation and entrepreneurship are awarded by HEC Paris, who has the sole authority to grant credits and to recognise the awarded credentials. The credentials are not recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education or the Conference des Grandes Ecoles. Therefore, these programs do not qualify as standard Master's programs and the diplomas for the online program in innovation and entrepreneurship will not carry the seal of the French Ministry of Higher Education. However, the ECTS credits awarded for successful completion of the programs are recognized throughout Europe and may be eligible for equivalency under other credit systems.
About HEC
Specializing in management education and research, HEC Paris offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow.
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris is a founding member of the Université Paris-Saclay. It boasts a faculty of 138 full-time professors, more than 4,400 students and over 8,000 managers and executives in training each year.
#2
Business School in Europe (Financial Times Rankings)
57,000
alumni in 132 countries
445
research articles published in the past 5 years
Faculty
Ready to start your application?
The next cohort starts on December 14th, 2018
Early admission deadline:
Round 1: August 3rd, 2018
Round 2: September 7th, 2018
Round 3: October 15th, 2018
Benefits of applying earlier:
- Time to get all application materials submitted on time
- Gain feedback earlier from a personal enrollment counselor
- Secure your spot in the next cohort of students
Final Deadline:
November 9th, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students who complete the degree will earn a Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris, the first business school in France to hold all three prestigious accreditations from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Courses in the degree program are taught by the same faculty as HEC Paris' on-campus programs, and graduates will join the HEC Paris alumni network.
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree, 5 years work experience, and demonstrated English proficiency. This is to ensure that students join with a diverse range of professional experiences which they can bring to the program.
Yes, strong performance will be considered. However, please note that completing the certificate program does not guarantee admission into the degree program. All applications will be reviewed holistically by the admissions committee of HEC Paris.
No. You can apply to the degree program upfront without enrolling in the Certificate first.
