Master of Science in Innovation, Major in Innovation Management

Current students

  • By default, you are enrolled in the basic programme, MSc in Innovation – orientation Innovation Management (90 ECTS)
  • You may enroll for the enhanced programme (120 ECTS)
  • Track I – direct access: The regular duration of study is 3, resp. 4 semesters
  • Track II – with prerequisite: count an additionnal semester
  • Intake in September or in February
  • For all details, please refer to the documents below
Study plan 2025-2026 Study plan 2024-2025 Annexe 2024-2025 Course descriptions 2024-2025 Regulations

Basic programme (90 ECTS)

Semesters 1 and 2 are dedicated to the acquisition of scientific knowledge and professional skills, while developing a civic sensitivity and a multicultural perspective. These courses cover the main areas of innovation management.

During semester 3, students apply the knowledge acquired through the program.

Enhanced programme (120 ECTS)

Semesters 1 and 2 are similar as per the basic programme (90 ECTS) described above.

During Semester 3, complete the credits related to the minor (30ECTS)

And in semester 4, students apply the knowledge gained through the internship or by writing a research thesis.

About the courses:

Fall :

  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals
  • Strategic Management I
  • Managerial Finance I
  • Marketing Management
  • Quantitative Methods for Managers

Spring :

  • Managerial Finance II
  • Strategic Management II

Automne :

  • Cours interdisciplinaire sur les théories de l’innovation
  • Cycles de conférences sur les enjeux contemporains de l’innovation
  • Cours en histoire moderne et contemporaine : Histoire de l’innovation (XVIIIe-XXe siècle)

Printemps :

  • Cours interdisciplinaire sur les théories de l’innovation
  • Cycles de conférences sur les enjeux contemporains de l’innovation
  • Séminaire interdisciplinaire en innovation contemporaine
  • Accompagnement juridique d’un projet d’entreprise

Automne :

  • Approches critiques de la mondialisation I
  • Innovation Process
  • Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation

Automne :

  • Principes généraux de la propriété intellectuelle
  • Quantitative Methods in Management
  • Global Innovation Management

Printemps :

  • Global Corporate Governance and Ethics
  • Innovation and Technology Policies
  • Le marketing social pour l’innovation sociale
  • Operation Management
  • Qualitative Methods in Management

Automne :

  • Business Game I
  • Business Game II

Electives part of the Study plan…

may be chosen without any prior consent of the director of the programme.
The electives in the Minor in Business Analytics are part of the optional courses for students who are not registered in the Minor and can be taken without prior agreement from the director of the programme.

Elective courses in other master programs…

can also be chosen electives in other master programs from the Faculty of Economics and Business, from UNINE or from other Swiss universities. However, the approval for these courses is mandatory.

How to get the approval?

The student should send this request form to the Study Advisor
Once examined and discussed with the programme director, the Study Advisor will advise the student if the course is approved or not.
Please note that it is the students’ responsibility to contact the host university regarding all the administrative issues and eventual prerequisites for the chosen course(s).

AZUR : students attending courses at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva are entitled to train fare reimbursement. Complete information on how to proceed is available on the Mobility Office of the University of Neuchâtel.UNINE_Request_Elective_course

Conditions of registration as per the Annexe

Internship - Master Thesis
Research - Master Thesis

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