BSBI and Concordia University Chicago’s MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MAIE) is designed to help students understand the challenges and opportunities that can arise when embarking on a new business venture or leading a period of change within an organisation. The MAIE teaches individuals the necessary skills to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Masters in Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme is made up of ten core modules designed to equip you with all the skills you’ll need to lead and grow a business. Some of the core courses include Strategy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing Communications and Prototyping/Co-Designing Solutions. Each module will add to your understanding of how to introduce the necessary components to your business to make it successful.

The MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme also focuses on the needs of innovators who want to successfully commercialise an idea. Students will learn how to do this by working on projects that are directly relevant to their work.

Outside of the programme, BSBI also offers Executive Education courses for a duration of 5 days. The course is aimed at students wanting to be leaders and teaches them how to motivate their staff, how to develop an appropriate leadership style as well as how to communicate effectively with their team.

The course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the CUC platform.

The MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to instil student with the confidence to start their own business and to become leaders in innovation within their own organisations. You will know how to tackle ethical issues and to overcome any challenges posed by a globalised environment. 

In addition, you have the choice of two study locations for this programme. You can choose from being based in the German capital of Berlin where you can experience a mix of traditional culture and exciting nightlife whilst studying. Students have the opportunity to learn the German language for free alongside their programmes of study to improve their employability.

You will also earn a master’s degree with 30 credit hours. 

Learn to be an innovative, resourceful and adaptable leader through the ten modules within the MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You will explore all the components that make up a successful business and develop industry-specific knowledge that will help you add relevance and value to your own organisation. 

Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

The modules of the Masters in Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the CUC platform.

• Creative Thinking and Practice
• Leading Innovation in the Digital Age
• Entrepreneurship for the Global Society
• Prototyping/Co-Designing Solutions
• Social Media Marketing Communications
• Leaders as Agents of Change
• Financial Accounting for the Entrepreneurial Firm
• Ethics, Law and Communication in Decision Making
• Strategy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Capstone: Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

*Note: This is the final course of the programme and should be taken after all other modules are completed.

Students will:

• Study in Berlin, a city filled with historical landmarks, quirky coffee shops and an endless choice of restaurants to explore
• Learn to speak like a local with our option of learning German for three hours a week
• Expand their knowledge with textbooks, academic journals, online lectures and many more
• Work collaboratively with tutors and fellow students to discuss topics and work on interactive projects
• Attend field trips, practical workshops and guest speaker events

Students will:

• Understand and apply the theory, process and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture formation
• Build the skills for successful corporate innovation, consulting and project management
• Create and assess new business ideas by harnessing individual creativity, imagination, ingenuity and originality
• Analyse and apply appropriate innovative frameworks and technologies to filter opportunities, companies and their customers
• Shape an ethical, innovative and global culture by leading teams from an ethos of vision, diversity, inclusion and change
• Collect and analyse data to assess viability of new opportunities as they relate to the global market, the industry and the team

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 2 years
• Campus: Berlin
• Degree awarded by Concordia University Chicago

MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Graduates will be able to:

• Understand and apply the theories of entrepreneurship and innovation to business scenarios
• Utilise your creativity and imagination to produce new business ideas and products;
• Implement a leadership structure that encompasses the ethical values of inclusion, innovation and diversity
• Assess data relating to the global market and scrutinise opportunities in terms of the value they will add to an organisation

Whether you want an edge over other candidates in the job market or visualise yourself as the next CEO of a large company, the MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme will help you develop the skills you need to get there. Learn to think about taking a business international and the challenges that you may face as you do.

Minimum age: 21

Academic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. equivalent, regionally accredited institution.
• GPA earned 2.25 or above

Documents:

• A completed application form.
• Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts from any institution where a degree was earned.
• Statement in support of application.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate programme.
• A colour copy of the full photo page of your passport – please ensure the entire page is displayed.
• One passport size photo (jpeg format 150×150 pixels if sending digitally).
• A copy of your CV/ résumé (in English).