Master in Innovation

• Programme structure

  Skills acquired and objectives

  This cross-disciplinary Master’s programme develops tools and basic theories in R&D and innovation, enhancing students’ understanding of current issues. On graduating, students will understand the socio-economic, political, legal and technological contexts in which innovations emerge and develop. They will be able to apply and develop these skills in both private and public sectors, as well as advise companies on innovation processes, management, organization and protection. These skills are valued not only by companies in which innovation plays a central role, but also by more traditional companies facing innovative competition.

  This Master’s degree leads to employment opportunities not only in the private sector, but also in public service, be it cantonal or federal, as well as in the parapublic sector (business incubators, etc). The legal specialization enables graduates to work as legal counsel. The humanities and economic specializations open the door to employment opportunities like innovation project leader, consultant or developer (project manager, innovation manager, independent consultant).

  Course structure

  The curriculum will comprise of a refresher courses for students from all faculties and a common core syllabus, completed by three specializations:

  • Innovation and society and cours optionnels (in french)
  • Innovation law and cours optionnels (in french)
  • Management (in french)

  The final components of the curriculum are cross-disciplinary options in different faculties, and the choice between a Master’s thesis and a work placement.

  Règlement d'études et d'examens (in french)

  • Règlement d'études et d'examens du programme interfacultaire de Master of Law/Arts/Science en innovation (Master in Innovation), du 9 juin 2020 (état au 14 septembre 2020)
• Career opportunities

  Career opportunities

  • Company legal advisor
  • Business incubators
  • Project management
  • Innovation management
  • Independent consultant
  • Cantonal an federal public sector  jobs
• Academic coordinators

  Innovation and society
  Prof. Olivier Crevoisier
  Professeur ordinaire
  Institut de sociologie
  olivier.crevoisier@unine.ch

  • Faculty of Humanities

   

  Innovation Law
  Prof. Daniel Kraus
  Professor of Innovation Law
  Director, Center for Intellectual Property and Innovation ([PI]2)
  Faculty of Law
  daniel.kraus@unine.ch

  • Faculty of Law

   

  Management 
  Prof. Emmanuelle Reuter
  Professeure assistante
  Institute of Management
  emmanuelle.reuter@unine.ch

  • Faculty of Economics and Business