Master Innovation in European Business
Interested in cultures and countries? Excited about innovation? Our Master programme Innovation in European Business takes you to three cities: Cork (Ireland), Paris (France) and Utrecht (Netherlands) in 16 months – ensuring you have truly European experience. You will develop a valuable skill set, combining knowledge about business and management with advanced analytical skills and applying these as you learn – preparing you for implementing and managing sustainable innovation and a career in innovative business with companies around the continent.
Key elements of the programme
- International orientation on the full cycle of innovation; study in three countries (classes in culture & language).
- Perspective of Change.
- Focus on professional practice.
- In-company placement in European company.
- Research techniques and skills.
- Research project and presentation.
- Training in management skills and intercultural skills.
- Guest lecturers and company visits.
- Study trip to EU offices in Brussels and innovation centres, innovating companies and incubators in the three countries.
- Optional: French stream:
- Intensive French courses in Cork and Paris;
- Some subjects taught in French during Paris terms
- Small groups of students from various countries and cultures.
Useful to know
| Start date | September |
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| Application Deadline | 1 July 2019 (EU students) & 1 June 2019 (non-EU students) |
| Tuition | € 10500 (free from VAT) |
| Location | Heidelberglaan 15 Utrecht Cork - Ireland Paris - France |
| Practical Information | |
| Scholarships | Mobility funding will be available to students in the MSc IEB programme in the shape of Erasmus grants (amounts vary between years). |
During the programme
You and your fellow students will study and live together in various locations in at least three countries during this intensive 16 months' programme- learning and growing through a series of modules, seminars and other interactions. A company placement is also included in the programme. You finish by writing a dissertation.
Career prospects
You will have many opportunities available to you. A lot of our graduates take up positions with their placement organisations after graduation, others will find jobs with a variety of firms in Services, Information Technology, Healthcare (Management), Manufacturing, Consulting and Academia. Alumni are typically engaged in Business Development: either for multinationals on the innovation department, with SME’s, or in Incubators and Innovation Centers, or as Entrepreneurs. Alumni often work in international environments either ‘ at home’ or abroad.
Admission requirements
Your application will be reviewed by a committee of assessors. They will then compile a shortlist based on applicants' results in their primary degrees as well as their relevant professional experience. Offers are made to applicants in the order of their ranking on this shortlist.
Competences
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Internationally oriented
You are curious about other countries and cultures, and excited about encountering them during the programme.
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Innovative mindset
You always look at how things can be done better, and what you can invent or discover to make this happen.
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Ambition
You need to be ambitious and focussed to successfully complete this intensive program.
"I enjoy working in these programs because the master students are committed and high level."
Gilbert Silvius Lecturer
"I enjoy working in these programs because the master students are committed and high level."
Gilbert SilviusLecturer
My field of expertise is project management, with a specific interest in the role projects play in changing towards more sustainable enterprises. Project management is positioned in all three masters I teach in and the link to sustainability is also addressed in the MSc Innovation in European Business and the MSc Project Management. Of course, the relationship between innovation and sustainability is not a stretch to imagine. I enjoy working in these programs because the master students are committed and high level. By combining theoretical inputs and practical cases, we bring the topics to life. HU is committed to quality: both in the team and in the students.
"The standard of teaching is very high, with many of the lecturers bringing years of industry experience to the classroom."
David Meany (25)
"The standard of teaching is very high, with many of the lecturers bringing years of industry experience to the classroom."
David Meany (25)
I chose this master’s as it offered a gateway into the world of change and innovation. Coming from a BSc in Social Science, I had a background in sustainability and economics, and wanted to focus more on international business and innovation. The travel aspect of this masters is also very appealing, living in three different countries and adapting to other cultures proved to be an incredible experience! I wanted to study in HU as I had heard many of my friends travel to Utrecht and they all spoke highly of the facilities and atmosphere of the college. The standard of teaching is very high, with many of the lecturers bringing years of industry experience to the classroom. As I will be working with a technology start-up upon completion of this program, much of the lessons learned in HU will provide a solid foundation for my career. I hope to take the lessons from this master’s, and the industry experience gained, and start my own company in the near future.