MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Innovation Management

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, 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.

CAREER 

The MSc programme in Innovation Management will provide you with the competencies and skills to take up managerial positions in large companies and consulting firms, as well as start-ups. Once you graduate you will be able to:

• plan and implement technology and innovation strategies

• create and advance innovative processes

• develop new business opportunities

In both large companies and in start-ups, graduates will act as champions for innovation and a culture of innovation, while bridging knowledge about emergent technologies and business opportunities.

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.

LEARNING IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

At Aarhus BSS, we conduct research and teaching at the highest academic level. We provide our students with the exact knowledge, skills and experience that are essential for engaging in professional business activities in a global marketplace.

Our broad portfolio enables us to attract researchers, lecturers and students from all over the world. With their help, we have built an international environment that promotes the exchange of different academic and cultural views and fosters new experiences and friendships.

We encourage our students to take a semester abroad at one of the school’s approximately three hundred partner universities around the world. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to expand your horizons academically, culturally and personally. It is also a great opportunity for you to acquire valuable international experience and qualifications that are in high demand in companies and organisations everywhere.