Specialize in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at EDC Paris: From Bold Ideas to Real-World Impact
In today’s fast-moving global economy, innovation is no longer optional — it's essential. The Innovation & Entrepreneurship specialization within the Master In Management at EDC Paris Business School empowers students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers, equipped with the tools to build projects, launch startups, or lead innovation within established organizations.
Learning outcomes: Turn ideas into action
This program in 2 years is designed to develop both the mindset and the method behind successful innovation. Students will learn to:
Analyze an existing environmental context prior to launching a business or project
Understanding the market, competitive landscape, and societal trends is essential for identifying opportunities and minimizing risks.
Elaborate a business model
Students are trained to translate an idea into a value-creating structure — one that can be tested, adapted, and scaled.
Assess the feasibility of a project by drafting a complete business plan
With a focus on both internal factors (resources, team, costs) and external constraints (market, regulation, economic context), they learn how to pitch and defend their concept realistically.
Develop a strong aptitude for creativity and innovation
From ideation techniques to innovation management frameworks, students cultivate the creative reflexes needed to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
What makes this program stand out?
A cross-cultural, international approach
Innovation knows no borders — this program gives students the ability to think globally and adapt to diverse environments and teams.
A strong entrepreneurial curriculum
Students are immersed in a hands-on learning experience, often working on real-life startup creation projects, especially through the EDCube incubator.
Career opportunities: A springboard to multiple futures
Whether launching their own venture or driving innovation inside an organization, graduates of this specialization have a wide array of exciting career paths:
Startup Founder
Bring your idea to life and lead it through every stage — from prototype to product launch, and from first customers to scalable growth.
Business Unit Manager
Within a larger company, this role involves managing a division like a standalone business — with responsibility for strategy, innovation, and performance.
Business Developer
Identify and seize new market opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and open up new channels for growth — locally or internationally.
Innovation or Management Consultant
Advise companies on how to innovate effectively, improve processes, launch new products, or adapt to emerging trends.