MSc in Economics and Business Administration – Innovation Management
Aarhus, Denmark
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* winter intake | application deadline (Non-EU): 15 september 2025
** for non-EU/EEA students only | EU/EEA/Swiss citizen students study for free
Key Summary
Learn about Aarhus as a student city, Aarhus University, our English taught Master's and Bachelor's programmes from staff and students.
The MSc in Innovation Management is more than just a master's degree; it is the start of a journey towards leadership in innovation.
Position yourself at the intersection between innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and modern business practices. This programme is designed for those who want to work with innovation in both established companies and new ventures.
- Strategic Insight: Develop a comprehensive strategic outlook, and understand the integral roles of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in today's business world
- Skills Development: From the conception of innovative ideas to their evolution into robust ventures, master the roles of business developer, innovation consultant, project manager or entrepreneur, all backed by evidence-based methodologies
- Current Trends: Engage with state-of-the-art knowledge on emerging technologies and sustainable business, ensuring your expertise remains relevant and forward-looking.
Future business opportunities
After finishing, you will be able to set clear strategic goals for innovation and identify future business opportunities. You will develop a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, with an emphasis on customer-centric approaches, analytical skills, and evidence-based decision-making.
Problem-solving with Generative AI
Our courses focus on combining theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving. You will gain insights from different theoretical fields, work in groups and solve real-world business problems. You will also learn about the new possibilities of using Generative AI for innovation, adding more value to your studies.
Combining theory and practice
If you wish to combine theory and practice while also driving innovation, the MSc in Innovation Management can lead you to a leadership position within innovation.
Social and Academic Activities
Aarhus BSS hosts a rich and varied programme of activities for you as a student, both study-related and social. Our many student associations host events ranging from lectures and company events to career days and sports days, Friday bars, and celebrations, so there is plenty of scope for meeting and networking with like-minded people, discovering new areas of academic interest, and socialising with fellow students.
Aarhus BSS
Aarhus BSS (School of Business and Social Sciences) is one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS ranks among the largest business schools in Europe, encompassing both traditional business and social science disciplines in its broad academic portfolio. Aarhus BSS holds the distinguished AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations and is thus a Triple Crown School.
The degree programme consists of two semesters in the first year which cover the compulsory courses in the programme specialisation and two semesters in the last year which are reserved for the student's specialisation.
In the first semester, you follow the prerequisite courses that form the methodological and academic basis for the further study programme.
In the second semester, you follow the specialisation courses of the programme.
In the third semester, you can choose elective courses within your areas of interest. The courses can either be taken at Aarhus BSS during the semester, at the Summer University or one of our more than 300 partner universities abroad. You can also participate in project-based internship programmes either in Denmark or abroad.
The fourth semester is devoted to the final thesis. You may choose the topic of the thesis freely and so get a chance to concentrate on and specialise in a specific field of interest. The thesis may be written in collaboration with another student or it may be the result of your effort.