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Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

HEC Paris

#2 Worldwide in Executive Education Open Programs

Financial Times Rankings 2025

18-24 months

20 courses total, 20 hours per week

22,950-24,950 Euro total cost

Flexible payment options available

Two unique degree pathways

Designed to fit your career goals based on your experience

100% online

Lectures, webinars, team projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Become a business leader by building the entrepreneurial skills you need with degrees designed to fit your career goals

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of innovation through a curriculum that blends theory with real-life business development at HEC Paris, Europe’s top-ranked business school. Working on modules and team projects with high-caliber faculty and entrepreneurs, you will learn to identify high potential commercial opportunities and develop the confidence to turn great ideas into thriving startups or business ventures within your company, all while supported by HEC’s renowned entrepreneurial ecosystem.

These world-class HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship degrees were shaped with the needs of busy professionals in mind. With two distinct program paths for either early-stage or managerial career development, you can find the perfect fit. Graduates gain the skills necessary for accelerated growth, becoming founders, consultants, and strategic executives.

Learn from a world-class institution
Earn your degree from HEC Paris, Europe’s top-ranked business school, and gain a qualification recognized for its global credibility and prestige.
Choose a path tailored to you
Select the degree track that fits your career stage, ensuring the 20-course curriculum and peer group are perfectly aligned with your professional experience.
Gain skills through applied learning
Build practical, job-ready skills through a project-based curriculum, working on focused topics in modules and collaborative teams mentored by industry experts.
Unlock flexible payment options
Make a smart investment in your future with a flexible pay-as-you-go tuition structure and the chance to secure a significant early application discount.
Study with complete flexibility
Balance your studies with your career and personal life in a 100% online program designed to let you learn and grow without pausing your life.
Join a powerful global network
Gain access to the renowned HEC Paris Executive Community to connect with global leaders and unlock exclusive events, mentoring, and venture opportunities.

Applications for the June 2026 intake are open!

  • Priority Deadline: April 27, 2026
  • Final deadline: June 1, 2026

Upcoming events

  • March 26: Employer Sponsorship: Practical tips to gain support for your MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Register here

Additional resources

Priority deadline: April 27

Submit your application or request more information.

#2 Worldwide in Executive Education Open Programs

Financial Times Rankings 2025

18-24 months

20 courses total, 20 hours per week

22,950-24,950 Euro total cost

Flexible payment options available

Two unique degree pathways

Designed to fit your career goals based on your experience

100% online

Lectures, webinars, team projects, and connection with instructors and peers

#2 Worldwide in Executive Education Open Programs

Financial Times Rankings 2025

18-24 months

20 courses total, 20 hours per week

Become a business leader by building the entrepreneurial skills you need with degrees designed to fit your career goals

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of innovation through a curriculum that blends theory with real-life business development at HEC Paris, Europe’s top-ranked business school. Working on modules and team projects with high-caliber faculty and entrepreneurs, you will learn to identify high potential commercial opportunities and develop the confidence to turn great ideas into thriving startups or business ventures within your company, all while supported by HEC’s renowned entrepreneurial ecosystem.

These world-class HEC Paris Innovation and Entrepreneurship degrees were shaped with the needs of busy professionals in mind. With two distinct program paths for either early-stage or managerial career development, you can find the perfect fit. Graduates gain the skills necessary for accelerated growth, becoming founders, consultants, and strategic executives.

Learn from a world-class institution
Earn your degree from HEC Paris, Europe’s top-ranked business school, and gain a qualification recognized for its global credibility and prestige.
Choose a path tailored to you
Select the degree track that fits your career stage, ensuring the 20-course curriculum and peer group are perfectly aligned with your professional experience.
Gain skills through applied learning
Build practical, job-ready skills through a project-based curriculum, working on focused topics in modules and collaborative teams mentored by industry experts.
Unlock flexible payment options
Make a smart investment in your future with a flexible pay-as-you-go tuition structure and the chance to secure a significant early application discount.
Study with complete flexibility
Balance your studies with your career and personal life in a 100% online program designed to let you learn and grow without pausing your life.
Join a powerful global network
Gain access to the renowned HEC Paris Executive Community to connect with global leaders and unlock exclusive events, mentoring, and venture opportunities.

Applications for the June 2026 intake are open!

  • Priority Deadline: April 27, 2026
  • Final deadline: June 1, 2026

Upcoming events

  • March 26: Employer Sponsorship: Practical tips to gain support for your MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Register here

Additional resources

Choose your admission pathway

Track 1: MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • This comprehensive 24-month program helps you master skills in business development, innovation, and venture creation through hands-on learning like pitch training, business games and a thesis.

  • Designed for professionals with at least two years of work experience, this program is ideal for those who want to start their own business or advance innovation within any organization.

Track 2: Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • This streamlined 18-month program helps experienced leaders master innovative leadership and project management skills, preparing you to launch a major venture or transform your career.

  • Designed for senior professionals with at least eight years of post-bachelor work experience (including managerial experience), it equips experienced entrepreneurs and leaders to launch new ventures or take their careers in a new direction with broader expertise.

Learn about admissions requirements

Plan your investment with confidence

  • Transparent tuition

    The total tuition for the complete degree is €22,950 for the MSc and €24,950 for the Executive MSc, providing a clear and upfront understanding of your investment.

  • Flexible payments

    After an initial program deposit of €5,000, the remaining balance is paid in three installments over the first nine months, allowing you to budget your payments over time.

  • Funding and financing

    You can lower your total tuition with a €2,000 Early Bird discount and explore other financing, such as country-specific scholarships, loans, or employer reimbursement programs.
Learn more about tuition and financing

Not ready for the MSc? Try a short course from HEC Paris and gain credit toward the degree

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:

The credits gained can then be used toward the Executive MSc or MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship if you are subsequently admitted to the program.

Upcoming priority deadline: April 27

Earn your degree from the top business school in Europe.

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), with accreditation now extended until August 2029.

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The official title of this degree program is: “Diplôme en Innovation et Entrepreneuriat”. 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.

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).

Upcoming priority deadline: April 27

Earn your degree from the top business school in Europe.