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Innovation degrees abroad

Innovation, sometimes called innovation and entrepreneurship or innovation management, is a program that prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to design, develop, and deliver innovative products and services. It encompasses elements of business, engineering, economics, and marketing.

As an innovation student, you’ll explore what it means to be a successful entrepreneur in today’s world. You’ll develop a detailed understanding of every stage of the entrepreneurial pathway, from initial idea conception, through to manufacturing and sales. You’ll be equipped to create original products or services, start up your own business, or use your expertise to drive the success of an existing company.

Studying abroad is a fantastic way to see what it takes to build and grow a business from a global perspective. You’ll see how different cultures, countries, and companies use various business development practices, techniques, and models to uncover gaps in the market and respond to consumer trends. These experiences will help to spark your creativity and improve your employability.

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Innovation program structure

Innovation is mostly studied as a master’s program after you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree in another subject. This means that your innovation course is tailored to reflect your academic specialism and interests. Full-time students usually study an MSc over one year, but it can take part-time students two years to complete.

Some universities do offer a bachelor’s course in innovation over three or four years, but this is less common.

If you want to gain a further postgraduate qualification after completing your master’s, you can go on to study a master of philosophy degree (MPhil) or a PhD. An MPhil is an advanced research degree that typically takes two years to complete. A PhD takes the average student around five years of study.

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops. Most universities will invite local entrepreneurs and business leaders to deliver guest presentations; these are a great source of insight and encouragement. You’ll also be expected to keep perfecting your ideas and business plans during independent study time.

You’ll probably be assessed through critical essays, presentations, group projects, and client briefs. There’s likely to be a strong emphasis on reflection, learning from failure, and self-improvement.

The exact content and structure of your program will differ depending on your university and country of choice. However, most programs will cover these core areas, as well as offering a range of elective modules:

  • Innovation management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Strategy and market analysis
  • Understanding organizational failure
  • Business models for success
  • Managerial economics

Innovation study abroad programs

Innovation undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in innovation

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    Bachelor of Arts in Digital Business, Design & Innovation - BA EU Business School Geneva, Switzerland

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    33,307 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 28,980 CHF

    Start date
    May, July, October, January
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    Bachelor of Arts in Digital Business, Design & Innovation - BA EU Business School Barcelona, Spain

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,697 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 EUR

    Start date
    May, July, October, January
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    Business Administration and Digital Innovation: General Management - BBA GBSB Global Business School, Spain
    • Online

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,423 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,900 EUR

    Start date
    April, October, January
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    Sustainable Innovation - BFT RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    28,801 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 43,200 AUD

    Start date
    July, February
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    Hospitality Innovation and e-Tourism - BA Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,532 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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Associate in innovation

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    Wood Innovation for Sustainability: Marketing and Management - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,810 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,810 USD

    Start date
    April, September, January
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Diploma in innovation

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    Hospitality and Tourism Management: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Dip Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    16,078 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,702 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op) - AdvDip Conestoga College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,187 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,450 CAD

    Start date
    January
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    Social Innovation and Community Development Major (Exchange District Campus) - Dip Red River College Polytechnic, Canada
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,310 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,966 CAD

    Start date
    August
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Certificate in innovation

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    Social Innovation and Community Development (Exchange District Campus) - Cert Red River College Polytechnic, Canada
    • Blended learning

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,310 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,966 CAD

    Start date
    August
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Top-Up in innovation

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    Business Administration and Digital Innovation (Top-Up) - BBA (Top-Up) GBSB Global Business School, Spain
    • Online

    Program type
    Top-Up
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    6,423 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,900 EUR

    Start date
    April, October, January
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Innovation graduate programs

Master's in innovation

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    Design Innovation - MA Domus Academy, Italy

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    22,753 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,900 EUR

    Start date
    October
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    Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation - MEng McMaster University, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    20 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,236 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,516 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - MBA University of Nicosia, Cyprus

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    15,088 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,860 EUR

    Start date
    February, June, September
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    Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership - MSc Modul University Vienna, Austria
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,345 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,340 EUR

    Start date
    September, February
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    Business Administration: Project Management & Organisational Innovation - MBA IPAG Business School, France

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,418 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in innovation

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    Business Management: Entrepreneurship & Innovation - OCGCert Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    12,520 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,899 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation - GradCert Conestoga College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    13,455 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,162 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Corporate Innovation - GradCert Northeastern University, USA

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    21,060 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,060 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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Future innovation careers

As an innovation graduate, you’ll be well prepared to set up your own venture or carve out a lucrative career in an existing local or global business. Your ability to design, create, manage teams, communicate, present, and sell are ingredients for success in any of the following roles:

  • Product developer
  • Product manager
  • Strategy consultant
  • Business analyst
  • Market researcher
  • Operations manager
  • Business advisor
  • Project manager

With so many career pathways open to you, it can be difficult to find exactly what you’re looking for. Discuss your interests, passions, and strengths with your university’s career service. They’ll be able to provide expert advice and can help you find some work experience.