
Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Barcelona, Spain
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,200 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* optional additional qualification|3950 EUR
Introduction
In an ever-changing business landscape shaped by increasingly competitive markets, the entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for managers to bring about creative changes and growth. This program explores the main components of innovation and new venture creation and provides insight into an entrepreneurial endeavour and the conditions within which it can be cultivated effectively. Focusing on the development of creative thinking and executive skills, students will discover entrepreneurial challenges and solutions, while taking the opportunity to evaluate and conceptualize business models.
Why Barcelona?
Studying a Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world’s most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world’s largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon, Facebook and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost 5 kilometres of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city’s most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.
Degree Awarded
- A university master’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain
- A master's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, and IQA and certified by eduQua.
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Curriculum
Year 1
Term 1
- The Entrepreneurial Cycle: Idea to Business
- Creativity and Innovation
- Winning Strategies for Market Entry
- Tools for Success
- Business Immersion Week
Term 2
- New Product Development
- Corporate Identity and Intellectual Property
- Strategic Development for Business Success
- Developing a Leadership Edge
- Business Immersion Week
Term 3
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Managing Strategic Corporate Growth
- New Product Development for Growth
- Building Successful Teams
- Business Immersion Week
Admissions
Program Outcome
Credits: 60 ECTS
Degree Awarded
- A university master’s degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), (título propio), a state-recognized university in Spain.
- A master's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA and certified by eduQua.
Learning Outcomes
This program develops a comprehensive view of innovation in the entrepreneurial process and demonstrates how fundamental it is in creating a competitive advantage either within a start-up context or in an existing organization. During this program, students will:
- Learn the core essentials of entrepreneurship and new venture creation.
- Develop innovative and high-potential business opportunities.
- Comprehend the nature of innovation and its importance in opportunity creation.
- Drive innovation and business development.
Career Opportunities
The EU Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is designed to foster a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates of this master's may be interested in the following careers.
Company Founder
Company founders are creators of enterprise. They develop business ideas and take them to market. With an entrepreneurial mindset, company founders take on the risks involved in establishing a new company. To be successful, these professionals raise funding and develop a strong business plan to generate support for their venture. This will include determining resources during the initial stages of the business, sales forecasting and cost analysis, among others.
Company founders are typically curious and challenge the status quo. All-round business knowledge is key to their success as well as good interpersonal and selling skills.
Customer Experience Manager
Customer experience managers are tasked with optimizing and ensuring positive interactions and experiences between an organization and its clients for long-term loyalty. Professionals in this field will create a strategy that typically focuses on customer touchpoints. They regularly track and monitor sales, marketing and customer service operations and carry out surveys for customer feedback. They will recommend actions to improve client satisfaction. Customer nurturing will fall under the tasks of these professionals. The creation and implementation of omni-channel marketing actions are necessary for this job position.
Customer service managers are client-focused and creative. They should possess good communication and marketing skills as well as people management abilities.
Innovation Consultant
Innovation consultants are contracted by organizations to help them get ahead of the innovation curve for mid- to long-term sustainability. They are specialized professionals with project areas ranging from social media to product development, operational improvement and IT systems, among many others. Innovation consultants are valuable to companies as they offer new perspectives to current business and are up to date with the latest market and industry trends. Their tasks involve identifying areas for improvement within an organization and creating state-of-the-art proposals.
Innovation consultants are creative and have a keen eye for spotting market developments. They possess analytical skills and are good communicators and confident presenters.
Business Development Manager
Business development managers will create and implement business plans to grow a company. They will look for opportunities in current markets by expanding to new sectors or will look for opportunities overseas. Knowledge of local culture, language, government regulations, competitors and markets is required to succeed in international markets. They will look to expand the current client portfolio and make new contacts. Competitor and market information must be collected and analyzed by a professional within this area.
Analytical, communication, research and numerical skills are essential for the position of business development manager.
Areas of Work
The EU Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship promotes innovative thinking. Graduates of this degree may be interested in working in the following fields or professions.
- Venture Capital
- Consulting Services
- Brand Management
- Experiential Marketing
Student Testimonials
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.