Kaunas University of Technology
Master in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Kaunas, Lithuania
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Lithuanian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,606 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
About: The Master in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) equips students with advanced competencies in innovation management, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurial development. Delivered by the AACSB-accredited School of Economics and Business, it combines research, industry collaboration and applied projects led by international academics, researchers and practitioners. Graduates can lead value-driven initiatives across sectors or continue to doctoral study. Keywords: MSc, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic management, technology transfer, industry partnerships.
Career Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for roles such as Entrepreneur or Founder, Innovation Development Manager, Technology Transfer Manager, and include Product Manager, Innovation Consultant, or Strategic Manager.
In a rapidly evolving global economy driven by innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, organisations require leaders capable of creating and scaling value-driven solutions. The MSc in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship equips students with advanced competencies in innovation management, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurial development across diverse industries. The programme is delivered by the AACSB-accredited School of Economics and Business, placing it among the top six percent of business schools worldwide and ensuring high academic quality and international recognition. Students learn from international academics, researchers, and industry practitioners while engaging in research and innovation projects. Graduates pursue careers as innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, strategic managers, or continue at the doctoral level.
The programme integrates innovation management, entrepreneurship, strategy, and research methods to prepare graduates for leading complex innovation-driven initiatives:
- critical thinking, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, influential leadership, effective communication and collaboration, adaptability and working under uncertainty;
- innovation and business model development, intellectual capital management, technology venturing, strategic project management, and business valuation;
- innovation management frameworks, business modelling tools, valuation techniques, and research design methodologies;
- applied research projects, innovation-focused assignments, and entrepreneurial project development.
The programme equips graduates with strategic, entrepreneurial, and innovation management competencies required to create and lead value-driven initiatives in dynamic environments. As a graduate, you will be prepared for careers such as:
- Entrepreneur or Founder
- Innovation Development Manager
- Technology Transfer Manager