1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

Program Overview

The 1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact at Audencia equips students with skills to create businesses that balance profitability with social and environmental impact. Through an experiential approach, students combine theoretical courses with immersion in partner organizations and engage in real-world entrepreneurial projects. The program fosters connections within the local and global business ecosystem, leading to a high graduate satisfaction rate and an average annual salary of €45,000. Graduates pursue careers in various roles within the entrepreneurial and innovation sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact is designed to equip students with the skills to balance profitability and social/environmental impact when creating or evaluating new businesses, projects, or initiatives. The program emphasizes an experiential approach, combining theoretical courses with immersion in Audencia's partner organizations, encouraging students to act, observe, and reflect. Graduates use entrepreneurship as a force for good, building business models around customer, societal, and environmental needs. The program fosters connections within the local business ecosystem in Nantes, France, and beyond, leveraging Audencia's high ranking in corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The program is a full-time, 14-month maximum program leading to a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5). The program has a total of 30 places and a 78% satisfaction rate amongst graduates. The average annual salary for graduates is €45,000, with an average promotion age of 25. The program includes a 4-6 month internship or work experience component. The program offers 408 hours of training.

Outline:

The curriculum combines theoretical courses and practical application through involvement in real entrepreneurial projects at the Centrale-Audencia-Ensa Incubator. Students network with members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and local companies. Examples of course titles include: Entrepreneurial Identity and Behavior, What is Entrepreneurship?, Entrepreneurial well-being, Create business opportunities and models, Business Marketing, Sales and Digital, Business Budgeting and Financial Commitments, Analyzing the impact of entrepreneurship on the economy and society, Sustainable Business Growth, Mad course - Making a difference, Entrepreneurship and Policy, Strategic Foresight for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Judgement, Mentoring and coaching in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and Entrepreneurial Finance. The program also includes a 4-6 month internship or work experience in France or abroad, providing a pre-professional experience. Finally, students complete a Master's Thesis, an in-depth study of a topic related to their Master of Science.

Assessment:

The program uses continuous monitoring, written exams, and a final dissertation as assessment methods.

Teaching:

The program uses a variety of pedagogical methods, including theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning), business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons. The program collaborates with the École Centrale incubator.

Careers:

Upon completion, graduates can pursue roles such as (co)Founder, member of a venture team, innovator, intrapreneur, project manager, operations manager, business unit creator, franchise developer, general support roles, or specialist roles in areas like financing, fundraising, growth, franchising, etc.

Other:

The program is partnered with École Centrale Nantes. The program offers the Agile Manager Certificate as a potential further study option after graduation. Audencia provides career support services, including assistance with CVs, cover letters, and internship searches. Audencia's extensive alumni network (37,000 alumni and 7,200 students from 100 nationalities) is highlighted as a resource for students. The Knowledge Hub, offering support for research and bibliographic management, is described. The program leads to a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5) with 60 ECTS credits. Audencia's commitment to accessibility for disabled students is stated.

School fees 19 400€