Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management, Advanced Master

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Belgium

Visit course webpage Save to shortlist

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Advanced Master	Full-time	10 months	September	EUR 18000	EUR 18000

About Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management, Advanced Master - at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

The Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management provides students with the essential tools, skills and mindset needed to deal with the challenge of organisations in fast-evolving environments. It helps them to develop their ability to analyse complex challenges, integrate technology and innovation into their projects or businesses, and influence their environment early on in their careers.

It covers the main management disciplines with a particular focus on the future developments of the market and emerging technologies. It embraces innovation from a wide variety of angles, ranging from technological advances to the transformation of existing business models and organisational forms. The students personalize their educational path by selecting one of the 3 minors available: Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Business Analytics.

During the programme, students develop their ability to grasp innovative opportunities and understand the dominant strategic logic in many different sectors around the world.

Our teaching methods are very hands-on and participant-centred. Classes are intentionally limited to manageable-sized and coherent cohorts, ensuring maximum participation and easy access to the faculty. Courses are mainly structured into case studies, workshops, discussions, simulations, group work, coaching sessions, and on-the-job learning.

Programme objectives

The programme highlights the importance of innovation and helps instil a strategic approach. It will help you to develop your entrepreneurial skills and to understand the dominant strategic logic in many different sectors around the world. You will master key management concepts and learn how to drive innovation projects.

Every year, we fine-tune the program. We have introduced two major new initiatives: the European Innovation Tour (2 short study trips in top innovation hubs across Europe) and an upgraded field project where students will have to do a strategy consulting assignment in one “Innovative Scale-up”. Instead of the field project, students can choose to participate in coding courses by the coding school Le Wagon.

By the end of the programme you will be able to:

Make informed choices about strategic & innovation issues carrying a high degree of uncertainty
Solve complex business & radical innovation issues
Work in or lead teams in charge of change management or innovation projects
Integrate technological advances and opportunities into existing business models

Learn more about Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management, Advanced Master - at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Visit course webpage

Notes about fees for this course

Application is free of charge

Partial scholarships for the programme are available. For more information, please get in touch with us!

Entry requirements

The Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management seeks:

students with a master’s degree (4-5 years of university education), OR
a 3-year bachelor’s degree (in any academic background) followed by 1-3 years of relevant work experience
candidates with a strong interest in business, innovation and entrepreneurship
candidates with an appreciation of diversity and multidisciplinary activities
candidates with strong motivation

Eligible applicants must hold one of the following:

• Master or Master of Science Degree or equivalent (4 or 5 years of study overall)
• Bachelor Degree with 180 ECTS credits or equivalent, preferably followed by 1-2 years of work experience

Admissions will be based on the candidates’ academic and/or professional background, and motivation. Proficiency in English necessary.

Student reviews of Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Find out what students say about Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Sotirios Marinis, Advanced Master in Financial Markets, European Central Bank

"The entire programme is well put together and covers almost every aspect of financial markets. Regardless of a person’s background and personal aspirations, it will provide them with valuable information, real-life examples and great insights needed to pursue a career in the financial markets field.

The reputation of the university, the knowledge acquired and the huge support I received from both the staff and the academic faculty made it possible for me to secure a job within the European Central Bank. My placement will be finalized once my training is complete!"

Felice Van Imp, Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management, Pwc

"I have learned to work and deliver results within groups of people with different academic backgrounds and nationalities. I also developed self-knowledge and I enhanced my team and leadership skills.

As a Solvay Advanced Master student, I also seized the opportunity to become a member of the TEDxULB organising team. This experience has accelerated my learnings around leadership, team- and self-management."

Sophie (Belgium), AM in Financial Market

“One of the many strengths of the programme was its highly practical nature and content — this was made possible by an exceptional cast of professors who are also top-level practitioners.”

“A few months after beginning the programme, I received an offer to join an expertise department of ﬁnancial consulting in a big four company that would only hire experienced people.”