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Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

HEC Paris

#1 Business School in Europe

Ranked by the Financial Times for 4 consecutive years

Internationally-accredited

Triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

18-24 months

20 courses total, 20 hours per week

22,950-24,950 Euro total cost

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 are open!

Apply by November 18 to secure your place in the December 2024 cohort.

Apply now

#1 Business School in Europe

Ranked by the Financial Times for 4 consecutive years

Internationally-accredited

Triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

18-24 months

20 courses total, 20 hours per week

22,950-24,950 Euro total cost

#1 Business School in Europe

Ranked by the Financial Times for 4 consecutive years

Internationally-accredited

Triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

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.

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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.

Learn about admissions requirements

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About the program

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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.

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Applications are open!

Complete your application before November 18 to secure a spot

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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.

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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

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). The official title of this degree program is: “Diplôme en Innovation et Entrepreneuriat”. You must complete the 120 ECTS credits to obtain the degree.

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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. This degree program is accredited from September 2022 until August 2024, and is currently in the process of accreditation renewal.

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).

Applications are open!

Complete your application before November 18 to secure a spot