Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Who is this degree for?

HEC Paris offers two distinct Innovation and Entrepreneurship program paths, designed for professionals at different stages of their careers. Whether you are building foundational experience or advancing as an active business leader or entrepreneur, you can choose the path tailored to your level of expertise and ambitions. Your professional background will help you identify the right fit and strengthen your application.

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• The MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a 24-month program designed for professionals working towards a career as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, leadership role, innovation management consultant or key decision-maker for launching innovative projects.

• As an ideal candidate for this program, you will have at least two years’ work experience under your belt and are ready to learn the strategic leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to take your career to exciting new levels of contribution and growth.

• Admission requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree

  • Minimum of two years of professional experience. Applicants without a Bachelor's degree must demonstrate a minimum of six years of significant professional experience.

  • A potential project idea to share in the admissions video or essay responses

  • Have a good command of written and spoken English

Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• The Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an 18-month program designed for management professionals and experienced entrepreneurs with management experience or a strong interest in product innovation and business development. 

• As an ideal candidate for this program, you will have at least eight years’ work experience behind you (including management experience), and are looking take your career in new directions, launch new ventures, or bring a wider range of expertise and perspective to an existing enterprise.

• Admission requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree

  • Minimum of eight years of professional experience

  • A potential project idea or project you would like to scale up (please share your idea either in your admissions video or essay responses)

  • Have a good command of written and spoken English