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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 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
      29,834 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Arts / Innovation and Entrepreneurship - BA University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,364 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,645 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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      Business Administration: Business Innovation Strategy - BA Dallas Baptist University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,872 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,872 USD

      Start date
      January, August, June
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      Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation - BBA Gonzaga University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      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
      10,829 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,120 EUR

      Start date
      February, June, September
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    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
      15,075 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,850 CAD

      Start date
      January, September
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    Innovation graduate programs

    Master's in innovation

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      Agricultural Technology and Innovation - MSc Royal Agricultural University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,009 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,240 GBP

      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
      8,229 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,930 EUR

      Start date
      February, June, September
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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
      20,417 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,417 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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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
      16,980 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,300 EUR

      Start date
      February, March, May, August, October, November
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      Commerce with Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (16 subjects) - MComm Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      23,524 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,936 AUD

      Start date
      March, July, November
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    Diploma in innovation

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      Healthcare Innovation - PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,896 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,914 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in innovation

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      Innovation Management - PGCert Northeastern University, USA

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,000 USD

      Start date
      January, May
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      Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,546 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,390 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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    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
      15,980 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP

      Start date
      February, September
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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.