Advanced Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

By the end of this Advanced Master, you will be able to:


- Acquire the capability to foresee and understand technology and market changes from their inception
- Learn how to develop a new business idea, from the concept design to execution
- Learn to introduce and manage innovations, both cost-effectively and sustainably
- Identify new market and social opportunities for new and existing businesses
- Acquire advanced knowledge in project finance, project evaluation, product design, business modelling, marketing and organisation
- Develop your leadership and decision-making skills and your capability to deliver results
- Assess the costs and risks associated to new technologies and new markets
- Build your own personal network with managers, investors, designers, entrepreneurs, incubators and consultants from different industries and countries
- Build managerial and organisational skills, and your capability TO WORK IN A TEAM.

The Advanced Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship seeks:


- students with a master’s degree (4-5 years of university education), a post-graduate degree, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree followed by 1-2 years of work experience
- candidates with a strong interest in business, innovation and entrepreneurship
- candidates with an appreciation of diversity and multidisciplinary activities

Eligible applicants must hold one of the following:


- Master or Master of Science Degree, or equivalent (four or five years of study overall)
- Bachelor Degree with 180 ECTS credits or equivalent, preferably followed by 1-2 years of work experience.

Admissions will be based on the candidates’ academic and/or professional background, and motivation. Proficiency in English necessary.

2 Degrees Awarded:
- “Advanced Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship” university certificate delivered by Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management – Université libre de Bruxelles.
- Specialising Master: “Advanced Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship” delivered by MIP Politecnico di Milano.

The Advanced Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship offers:


- MIP-Solvay experience: enjoy real student life and constant, enriching connections with the business world
- Interactive teaching methods: in-depth lecture-based teaching, case-studies, design and experimentation labs, on-the-field training and exposure to mentorship and corporate projects
- Field Projects: New Venture Lab & Innovation in Action Lab
- A unique mix of academics combining professional and theoretical expertise
- Career and start-up support: individual career coaching in both universities
- The opportunity to become part of Solvay’s and MIP’s Alumni Networks

The school representative will contact you in order to reply to any questions you still may have regarding the programs and/or the admission process.

1- Complete and submit the online pre-enrolment form together with the required documents (please see below).
2- Receive feedback on your eligibility from the Academic Director.
3- Have a personal interview with the Academic Director.
4- Receive feedback on your admission. If positive, please note that you will have two weeks to finalise your registration by paying a deposit of €2000.

• Online application form
• CV/resume in English
• Copies of University degree or degrees and of all academic transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent) for non-native speaker
• A cover letter in English

If the applicant deems it relevant, he/she can support the application with:
• Letters of reference
• Any other certificate (GMAT, GRE, etc.)

- Non-EU students: May 31st 2018 (recommendation related to visa procedures)
- EU students: July 15th 2018.