Master's Degree in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
Milan, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
The goal of this programme is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and analytical tools to identify and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities for innovation, change management and organizational transformation. Emphasizing the analysis of business decision-making, it focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating entrepreneurial and innovation processes across diverse industrial sectors.
The Master of Science in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) of the University of Milan aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and analytical tools to identify and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities for innovation, change management and organizational transformation.
The drivers of new business creation, the ability to identify business opportunities offered by the markets, and the analysis of human, economic and financial resources needed to create and develop new projects represent some of the topics in the entrepreneurship field. Entrepreneurship and innovation are interwoven. Innovation is conceived in a broad sense, spanning from new knowledge generation to entry into new markets to the development of new products, processes and management approaches, based on innovative organizational solutions and competitive strategies.
Alongside the creation of new companies, the ability to innovate and seize the opportunities for investing in new markets by existing companies is a condition of success for the revitalization of more mature businesses.
The course structure is meant to strengthen the acquisition of knowledge and skills concerning the analysis and interpretation of business decision-making processes, with a specific focus on the design, implementation and evaluation of entrepreneurial and innovation processes taking place in a variety of industrial sectors where goods and services are produced.
Curriculum: Digital Innovation
Year: 1
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Advanced Industrial Organization
- Business History
- Corporate Finance
Second Trimester
Compulsory
- Management of Innovation
- Performance Management and Control Systems
- Quantitative Methods
Third Trimester
Compulsory
- Business and Commercial Law
Year: 2
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Data-Driven Innovation Management
- Digital Marketing and Innovation
Second Trimester:
Compulsory
- Innovation in Marketing Channels
- Strategies and Tools for Industry 4.0
Conclusive Activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Compulsory
- Final Exam
Curriculum: Entrepreneurship
Year: 1
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Advanced Industrial Organization
- Business History
- Corporate Finance
Second Trimester
Compulsory
- Management of Innovation
- Performance Management and Control Systems
- Quantitative Methods
Third Trimester
Compulsory
- Business and Commercial Law
Year: 2
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Advanced Strategic Management
- Property Rights: Legal Aspects
Second Trimester
Compulsory
- New Business Start-Up
- Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Conclusive Activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Compulsory
- Final Exam
Curriculum: Finance for Innovation
Year: 1
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Advanced Industrial Organization
- Business History
- Corporate Finance
Second Trimester
Compulsory
- Management of Innovation
- Performance Management and Control Systems
- Quantitative Methods
Third Trimester
Compulsory
- Business and Commercial Law
Year: 2
First Trimester
Compulsory
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Intermediation and Banking
Second Trimester
Compulsory
- Managing and Evaluating Intellectual Property Rights
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
Conclusive Activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Compulsory
- Final Exam
Graduates in Management of innovation and Entrepreneurship will be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills in two related areas:
- Within existing companies and organizations: in this context, graduates can contribute to the design, development and implementation of innovative projects (for example: new product development, implementation of new production processes, and new market entry)
- In the launch of new business initiatives (start-ups), where the graduate will be able to collaborate in the construction of the team, the development of the business ideas and their exploitation
Combining entrepreneurial, managerial, economic and financial skills with sound knowledge of new product development and innovation management processes, the Master's Degree in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship trains professionals oriented both to craft and launch new entrepreneurial initiatives and to occupy project management positions for new product development and innovation management. Additionally, the Program provides solid evaluation skills to assess innovation projects, thus opening opportunities in both private organizations (management consulting firms, financial institutions) and public-sector organizations (development agencies and local partnerships).
Professional profile: the program is aimed at young people who want to embark on a managerial career oriented towards innovation themes, as well as those who want to start new business ventures.
Functions: business analysis and development; coordination and management of innovation projects; new business model development; entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs; property rights consultants.
Skills: ability to analyze and interpret sectoral and competitive dynamics; to design new initiatives within existing companies; ability to plan and start new business ventures.
Career opportunities: managers in national and international manufacturing and service companies, large retailers; entrepreneurs; freelancers and consultants in the design and implementation of new initiatives.