1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

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Society is calling out for profound change, and entrepreneurs are leading the way - right here at Audencia. From a crowdfunding platform for people with disabilities to IT equipment distribution for companies in a green transformation, there are many ways graduates of the MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Impact are building business models around the needs of customers, society and the environment..

From small businesses to big corporations, entrepreneurship fosters growth and innovation. Learn how to give equal weight to profitability and impact when starting or evaluating a new business, venture or initiative. As a part of your programme, you'll get involved in real business projects with creation phase entrepreneurs who are part of the local business ecosystem. This helps you build your network in Nantes, France, wider Europe and further abroad - and connects you to a top-ranking institution for corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
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Summary
  • Rhythm:
    Full time
  • Total duration:
    14 months maximum
  • Degree:
    Master of science - Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Format:
    Face-to-face
  • Campus:
    Audencia Atlantic Campus - Nantes
  • Start Date:
    2025-09-01
  • Number of places:
    30
  • VAE accessible:
    No
  • Entry level:
    Graduate
  • Duration of internship / Work experience:
    4-6 months
  • Training schedule:
    The 1-year MSc program offers a total of 408 hours of training

Program Benefits

  • Learn to give equal weight to profitability and impact when creating or evaluating a new business, project, or initiative
  • Learn how to balance profitability with social and environmental impact and develop a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial process
  • Program in partnership with the École Centrale incubator to work on entrepreneurial projects and network with members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and local businesses

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The Program

The MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact gives you access to a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem. This program collaborates with the Centrale-Audencia-Ensa Incubator, where you can work on real entrepreneurial projects in the creation phase and network with members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and local companies.

An experiential approach at the heart of the pedagogy: Throughout the curriculum, which combines theoretical courses and immersion in Audencia's partner organizations, you will be invited to act, observe and reflect.
 

List of courses

Here are just a few examples of the course titles you'll find in the MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact program:

  • Entrepreneurial Identity and Behavior
  • What is Entrepreneurship?
  • Entrepreneurial well-being
  • Create business opportunities and models
  • Business Marketing, Sales and Digital
  • Business Budgeting and Financial Commitments
  • Analyzing the impact of entrepreneurship on the economy and society
  • Sustainable Business Growth
  • Mad course - Making a difference
  • Entrepreneurship and Policy
  • Strategic Foresight for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Judgement
  • Mentoring and coaching in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Entrepreneurial Finance

Target Skills

  • Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
  • Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
  • Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
  • Managing projects and teams in an international context
  • Managing energy and social change
  • Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)

Pedagogical methods

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Assessment Terms

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation

Academic partners

Ecole Centrale Nantes

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical Courses 
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Group Projects
1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

Admission criteria

Eligibility requirements for the 1-year MSc programs:

Proficiency in English as demonstrated by one of the following:

TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110
English-taught undergraduate program
Native speaker

4-year undergraduate degree in any field

The 2-year MSc or Master in Management program is strongly recommended for applicants with a 3-year undergraduate degree.

Note that you can apply during the last year of your Bachelor’s studies.

International admission criteria

Students who have obtained (or are in the process of obtaining) a diploma outside French territory must contact the International Recruitment Service to apply through this admission route: international@audencia.com.

Admission period

Up to 3 weeks

Equivalences and Bridges

It is possible to transfer to a university or other business school (rare, but possible). Equivalencies are determined by the institutions to which you choose to apply.

Key dates

Admissions are open until June 2025, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2025.

Admission terms

Applications are accepted until June 2025 for the September intake or until the program is full. We encourage you to submit your application by the Early Application deadline of January 31, 2025

To apply, please visit apply.audencia.com

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

  • CV and Cover Letter in English
  • Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
  • Undergraduate Degree Diploma
  • English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Copy of identification (passport or ID card)

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1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

School fees

19 400€

Financing terms

Thanks to our strong partnerships with public and private institutions, there are a number of scholarships available to international students,

Learn more about the scholarships offered by Audencia, as well as external funding options.

International financing terms

International students can contact Campus France to check their eligibility for the scholarships offered.

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1-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

Further studies

Once you've earned your diploma, and to add an extra hook to your career, we offer: The Agile Manager Certificate

Career Support

Are you looking for an internship? Do you need advice on your CV, cover letters or any other action to help you become more professional?

The Career & Corporate Relations Center teams can help. We are here to serve Audencia's students, graduates and recruiters, and develop tailor-made support packages for all Audencia programs.

Our goal is to help you develop your skills and enhance your employability, both in France and abroad.

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Job opportunities

Here are a number of examples of positions you could occupy after completing an MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Impact:

Tech & Impact Ventures and Innovative & Impact Ventures, such as:

  • (co)Founder
  • Member of a venture team
  • Innovator, source of social innovation
  • Intrapreneur
  • Project manager
  • Operations manager
  • Business unit creator
  • Franchise developer
  • Member of a venture team

    Business support positions, such as:
  • General support - from global concept support to growth support
  • Specialist - for specific instances and contexts (e.g.: financing, fundraising, growth, franchising, etc.)

More than a school, a global network

When you join Audencia, you're not just joining a school, you're joining a large network of 37,000 alumni and 7,200 students, from a hundred different nationalities.

A dynamic network with its ambassadors who offer you numerous exchanges, discussions and meetings wherever you are in the world (internship, travel or expatriation).

Audencia Alumni, it's 200 communities and more than 250 events per year in France and internationally.

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Student Well-Being

Well-being @Audencia is a comprehensive service, designed to help you succeed in your personal, academic and professional life.

The entire scheme is based on values of caring. It is completely confidential.

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The Knowledge Hub

Throughout the year, the Knowledge Hub team welcomes, educates, and trains students in documentary research methodology, database consultation, bibliographic formatting, and plagiarism avoidance.

A team of 9 documentalists is available to students and teachers to assist students and teachers with their research.

In this way, each student can be received in individual appointments to be assisted in their research or to be trained in bibliographic reference management tools. Teachers also benefit from the support of the librarians for their teaching projects (identification of tools, enrichment of courses with bibliographic references).

Contact : knowledge-hub@audencia.com

Accessibility for the Disabled

In line with its three founding values - Innovation, Collaboration and Responsibility - Audencia's social policy places the fight against all forms of discrimination related to age, gender, origin, disability or any other personal characteristic at the heart of its policy and encourages the integration of learners regardless of these attributes.

In particular, Audencia is committed to meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities in all our locations and to offering specially adapted training courses. For more information, please see our Disability Policy.

Contact us, in complete confidentiality, so that together we can find a personalized solution: disability@audencia.com