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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.


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
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Innovation study abroad programs
Innovation undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in innovation
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History of Science, Ideas and Innovation - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Business Administration: Business Innovation Strategy - BA Dallas Baptist University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,872 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - BBA Gonzaga University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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48,990 USD
Fee in university's local currency 48,990 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - BBA University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,823 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,300 EUR
- Start date
- September, February, June
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Design,Innovation and Entrepreneurship - BEng (Hons) University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,483 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in innovation
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Tourism: Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship - PBcDip Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,681 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,850 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Certificate in innovation
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Social Innovation And Social Entrepreneurship - Cert Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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29,837 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,837 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
Innovation graduate programs
Master's in innovation
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Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - MBA University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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7,319 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,930 EUR
- Start date
- September, February, June
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Business Administration: Strategy & Innovation - MBA California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,417 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,417 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Business Management: Entrepreneurship & Innovation - MSc (with foundation) Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,104 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,300 EUR
- Start date
- August, October, November, February, March, May
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Commerce: Global Management and Innovation - MCom University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,435 USD
Fee in university's local currency 38,250 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Design Innovation and Technology - MSc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,695 USD
Fee in university's local currency 39,360 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
Diploma in innovation
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Healthcare Innovation - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,809 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,914 EUR
- Start date
- September
Certificate in innovation
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Innovation Management - PGCert Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,000 USD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Social Innovation And Social Entrepreneurship - GradCert Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,117 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,117 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
Pathway in innovation
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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16,547 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September, February
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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.
