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Master in Management of Innovation

Master of Science in Management of Innovation (MSc)

Using marketing, strategy and project management, the MSc in Management of Innovation from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University explores new products and production processes.

Learn how to gain competitive advantage through innovation. Meet academics and experts in the day-to-day business of new product development and R&D from multinationals and innovative start-ups.

This MSc in Management of Innovation from RSM uses the latest knowledge and techniques for researching and analysing business processes with exposure to real business to explore the commercial, social, financial, technical and legal dimensions of innovation.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University is ranked as a top 10 player by the Financial Times European Masters in Management list. It has the widest selection of one-year MSc programmes in the Netherlands and is located in a city with a truly international flavour.

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Career opportunities Master in Management of Innovation

Career opportunities Master in Management of Innovation

Graduates enjoy excellent career prospects in a wide range of positions such as product manager or new business developer. The master in Management of Innovation (MI) has the skills to identify and specify product and service features and to show companies how to innovate and define product strategy. The master MI supports the development process of new products and services.


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Education objectives Master in Management of Innovation

Education objectives Master in Management of Innovation

You will:

  • learn to understand how organisations achieve the competitive edge through innovation;
  • learn about development and exploitation of new products and services as an Innovation Manager of the future;
  • develop strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
  • learn to define overall product strategy;

and gain a MSc in Management of Innovation.

Curriculum Master in Management of Innovation

Curriculum Master in Management of Innovation

  • Strategy of Innovation
  • Innovation in Chains and Networks
  • Organisation of Innovation
  • Innovation Project Management
  • Creativity for Innovation
  • Innovation in Services
  • Managing Open Innovation

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    Mode of education Master in Management of Innovation

    Mode of education Master in Management of Innovation

    In addition to lectures, you will work in small groups on business cases and assignments. Many of the exercises are carried out in teams. Skills training, presentations, visiting lecturers and practitioners are all part of the curriculum. In order to graduate you will be trained in analytical and research skills and must  write an individual thesis on a topic of your choice.


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    Target audience Master in Management of Innovation

    Target audience Master in Management of Innovation

    This one year master programme is for bachelor graduates with a background in business, economics or engineering. It is aimed at those who are interested combining insights from marketing, strategy, supply chain management, project management and business process management. The master student has the ambition to become expert in innovation management.

    Admission criteria Master in Management of Innovation

    Admission criteria Master in Management of Innovation

  • Pre-determined undergraduate degree from a research university
  • GMAT > 600
  • GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the Dutch education system
  • English language requirement (TOEFL / IELTS)

  • For exact admission requirements please visit RSM’s admission pages.

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    Application Master in Management of Innovation

    Application Master in Management of Innovation

    You should apply directly to Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) through its online application system (OLAF). Please visit RSM’s admission pages for comprehensive instructions on how to proceed.


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