Master in Innovation Management, Specialisation of Economics and Business Administration

Master in Innovation Management, Specialisation of Economics and Business Administration is one of 23 English-taught Business Administration programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 21 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 3,582 to EUR 15,000; this programme lists EUR 3,582 a year. 15 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

This is a two-year full-time international master's specialisation in Innovation Management, part of the Economics and Business Administration programme at Aalborg University. It is organised by the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research and takes place at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in Beijing, China. You earn both a Danish diploma from Aalborg University and a Chinese diploma from UCAS (Double Master's Degree).

What you study

The programme gives you a deep understanding of what innovation is and how to manage innovation processes. Innovation is the targeted process of creating value based on ideas, and it drives competitiveness and sustainability in companies, institutions and organisations. You learn to identify and develop creative ideas and bring them to life so they create value and strengthen the competitive advantage of innovative organisations.

Modules cover research areas within innovation management, planning, innovation systems, creativity, organisation, method, learning, globalisation and business models. Teaching is based on problem-based learning: you learn to identify, process and solve real-world problems. You also receive professional guidance from researchers and practitioners from the business world.

Upon graduation you will have acquired theories and methods in innovation for use in research and practice, competencies to create value through systematic processes, and tools for understanding and managing complex innovation processes.

How the programme is organised

The first two semesters give you an understanding of innovation and related disciplines at the macro, meso and micro levels. The third semester gives you the opportunity to take a company stay in an international group, where you apply your knowledge. This is a project-oriented company collaboration, and you can be associated with a company or organisation in China, Denmark or elsewhere. Alternatively, you can take a semester at another Danish university, another programme at Aalborg University, or work on a research project at the university. The fourth semester includes the thesis, which may also involve collaboration with a company.

Who it suits

The programme suits you if you want to manage innovation processes and plan innovative development projects in private and public companies and organisations. It is for students who want an international career, especially with a focus on China. It also promotes your interest in starting your own business and offers the opportunity to participate in academic research in innovation.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Admission is restricted, and you must meet the specific admission requirements. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. Check the Sino-Danish Center homepage for application process, deadlines, tuition fee and scholarship information, and for details about studying in China.

Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.