Embrace the challenge of entrepreneurial innovation
Presentation
Designed for recent graduates and professionals eager to innovate or launch their own business, this Specialized Master’s program (work-study format) leads to the professional certification “Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development Manager” (Level 7 – RNCP n°39094).
Created to address today’s economic challenges, the program combines academic expertise, hands-on experience through work-study placements, and personalized support from innovation specialists. Students gain a wide range of skills, from designing and launching new products, services, or business models to defining innovation strategies, managing projects, and structuring business financing.
With a learning experience centered around experimentation, collaborative projects, and international exposure, participants develop a strategic, agile mindset. By the end of the program, they’ll be ready to create or take over a business, or lead innovation initiatives within existing organizations.
Key program information
- Program name: Advanced-Master program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
- Language: French and English
- Format: Apprenticeship (next intake: September 2027)
- Duration: 12 months
- Entry requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree (4 or 5 years of higher education) or equivalent international qualification
- Campus: Lyon or Paris, including an international study week
- Tuition fees: €22,500 (2027–2028 academic year)
- Rankings: #2 in France for employability (Times Higher Education - GEURS 2026)
- Degree or certification obtained: Advanced Master’s degree, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and leading to the Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development Manager professional certification (RNCP 39094).
- Key figure: 97% employment rate within 6 months of graduation
Key points
- Two essential areas of expertise
Entrepreneurship and innovation management are two powerful assets for navigating the uncertainties of today’s business world.
- Learning by doing
Bring your entrepreneurial project to life by joining the emlyon incubator.
- Exciting challenges to tackle
Work on numerous team projects aimed at disrupting existing business models.
- Immersion in innovation ecosystems
Explore cutting-edge entrepreneurial and innovation hubs around the world.