Université Côte d’Azur (UniCA)
MSc Research in Management and InnovationDURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
15 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,770 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Rapid technological change, open innovation models, and digitization of activities are continuously transforming industry structures, value chains, and organizational designs. Companies operating in today’s knowledge and creative economies must develop new organizational forms and management systems to consistently rebuild their competitive advantage.
Master 2 in Research in Management and Innovation (M2 RMI) explores cutting-edge topics focused on knowledge dynamics and innovation management. As the first Université Côte d’Azur program created in partnership with SKEMA Business School, RMI awards two degrees: a Master 2 from the University Côte d’Azur and a Master of Science from SKEMA Business School located in Europe's largest Technopole, Sophia-Antipolis Science and Technology Park.
M2 RMI is designed for those with strong motivation to pursue doctoral studies in management and a career in academia. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue further academic study or excel in business and management, from startups to multinational corporations.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
IDEX Scholarships for International MSc Programs
Each year Université Côte d'Azur awards 10 Idex scholarships to the best MSc candidates. The recipients of these grants of excellence will be exempt from tuition fees and will receive a stipend of €5,000.
To be eligible, students will have to apply to one of Université Cô te d'Azur's international programs listed below:
- European Masters Molecular Pathology
- MSc Biobanks and complex data management
- MSc Data science and artificial intelligence
- MSc Biocontrol solution for plant health
- MSc Modeling of neuronal and cognitive systems
- MSc Environmental hazards and risks management
- MSc Music Scoring for Visual Media and Sound Design
- MSc Management of the flavor and fragrance industry
- MSc MARRES, ocean science, conservation and innovation (Science and Society)
- MSc SMART-EDTECH
France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program
International students from 26 European countries may be awarded the France Excellence Europa scholarship to pursue a Master's degree at Université Côte d’ Azur for a maximum period of 12 months (M2) and 24 months (M1).
EIFFEL Scholarship Program of Excellence
The Eiffel Scholarship program is a tool developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students to graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels.
Curriculum
M2 Research in Management and Innovation's (RMI) publication-focused curriculum addresses the challenges of the complex and rapidly evolving business environment, making it an ideal starting point for those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree in management and an academic career. By imparting scientific knowledge on management and innovation, you will acquire the skills needed to conceive and execute your own doctoral research projects.
All courses in the Master 2 RMI are delivered in English. We differ from other programs through our emphasis on academic research and doctoral study preparation. Coursework includes a combination of seminars, student-autonomous research, presentations, and class discussions based on articles published in top scientific journals.
The RMI faculty and doctoral students are part of the GREDEG research center and ELMI Graduate School, using diverse interests and methods to create a supportive research environment for scholars.
Our curriculum provides theoretical grounding and thorough research skills in a number of topics in the domains of management and innovation.
Semester 1
Methods
- 24h- Research Design
- 30h- Quantitative Methods
- 36h- Qualitative Methods
- 24h- Statistics
Fundamentals in Management
- 24h- Organization Theory
- 24h- Strategy
Specialization
- 30h- Knowledge Base and Innovation
- 30h- Knowledge Management Innovation and Learning
Assessment
Each course is evaluated by at least two assessments.
To validate semester 3, you must obtain an overall average of 10/20
Semester 2
Writing a Research Proposal
- 26h- Writing a Research Proposal
Research Seminar Preparation
- 12h- Preparing for Research Seminars
Final Research Proposal
- Final Research Proposal
Assessment
To pass semester 4, students must obtain at least 10/20 for their Research Proposal. There is no compensation between semesters 3 and 4
Program Outcome
What You'll Learn
- How complex concepts such as innovation and knowledge are studied
- Social and Knowledge Networks within and across companies
- Local Ecosystems
- Strategic Resource Development
- Knowledge facilitating adaptive and renewal capacities
Skills You'll Aquire
- Analytical skills - make sense of today’s complex business world
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Scientific writing and presentation skills in English
- Proficiency in conducting thorough literature reviews
- Capability to identify and formulate research questions
- Ability to develop an original research proposal
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
As an M2 Research in Management and Innovation graduate, you will possess a comprehensive skill set to excel in the fields of management and innovation.
You will be able to conceive and execute your own doctoral research project at either ELMI Graduate School SKEMA Business School, or any other PhD program.
Our program's emphasis on data collection and analysis methods can also serve as a springboard for a career in diverse areas of consulting.
Following your studies, you may pursue a career in:
- Consulting
- PhD Research
- Academia