Curriculum

Esade Master in Management programs are primarily targeted at those with undergraduate degrees in business administration or economics.
 
If your degree is in a different discipline, we still invite you to apply. The Admissions Committee will assess your candidacy and, if admitted, we will ask you to enrol in the Business Integration Path (BIP) course, which will give you a grounding in management basics.

Online module: 1st July 2025 - 25th August 2025

4 self learning online courses that have to be completed before the beginning of the on campus classes.

• Finance: An Introductory Online Course
• Financial Accounting: An Introductory Online Course
• Management Communication: An Introductory Online Course
• Quantitative Methods: An Introductory Online Course

On campus classes: 26th August 2025 – 13th September 2025

covering the following subjects:   

• Business Policy
• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Marketing
• IT for Managers
• Managing People
• Operations and Logistics

Official Program Start: 15th September 2025

The Esade Welcome Week is designed to help you hit the ground running. You'll get to know the Esade management teams, find out how the Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship fits into the broader context of the business school, and get a full overview of the program's academics, and career services. You'll learn what is expected of you and we'll help you to make your time at Esade a success, sharing some proven tips and guidelines. Group work is a key element of the Master's program and you'll have the opportunity to get to know the other MSc participants straight away as you begin your journey together.

The Esade Welcome Week is mandatory.

An introduction to the world of Innovation and entrepreneurship, consisting of five core courses covering a wide range of disciplines:

Business in Society (4 ECTS)

• Is intended to help students think critically about the ethical, social, and environmental issues they may face in the business world. It aims to analyze the role of business in creating a sustainable society and planet, and to understand the impact of business activities on society.

Creative Thinking (4 ECTS)

• Helps students develop essential skills in creativity and innovation. The course aims to provide a practical and hands-on approach to fostering creative thinking, enabling students to move from conceptual thinking to action. It emphasizes the development of a common language, a useful set of tools, and an applied creativity process.

Entrepreneurship (4 ECTS)

• Designed to prepare students to be entrepreneurs, managers or investors in a new and dynamic environment. It teaches a comprehensive understanding of the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, covering a wide range of disciplines and offering cutting-edge concepts and curriculum.

Exploring the Opportunity (4 ECTS)

• Is dedicated to preparing students to identify and capitalize on opportunities, whether by launching a start-up or driving innovation within an existing organization. The course emphasizes the development of innovation skills and a "can do" approach to problem solving and idea development.

Innovation management (4 ECTS)

• It involves the analysis of innovation management practices in established companies and makes recommendations on how they should change. The goal is to provide students with the skills, insights, and innovative mindset needed to identify opportunities, build connections, and bring new business ventures to life.

International Study Tours (2024/25)

Experience a different culture during an intensive week abroad at one of the world’s leading universities.

All the destinations are open to all students, have limited spots and may vary from one academic year to the next .

• Los Angeles - USA - UCLA Anderson - Marketing Strategies in a New Digital Era (+)
• Milan - Italy - Bocconi - Italian Fashion & Luxury (+)
• Seoul - South Korea - KUBS - Digital Transformation in Asia (+)
• San Francisco - USA - The Silicon Valley Experience (+)
• CEMS- Singapore - NUS - Doing Business in Asia  (+)
• Sustainability - Spain - Esade - Food, Nature and Supply Chains (+)
• Cape Town - South Africa - University Of Cape Town - Doing Business in Africa (+)
• Bangalore - India - India Institute of Management at Bangalore IIMB - The Science of Data Driven Decision Making (+)
• Toronto - Canada - Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto - New paradigms of finance, threats of opportunities? (+)
• Dubai - Dubai - American University of Dubai - The role of currencies in Finance (+)
• Washington DC - USA - McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University - Public Affairs & International Political Economy (+)
• St Gallen - Switzerland - University of St. Gallen - Investing into capital markets: a global view from a Swiss perspective (+)
• Nagoya - Japan - NUCB Business School - Doing Business in Asia: deep dive into Japanese culture (+)
• Toronto - Canada - Smith School of Business, Queen’s University - Analytics and AI in North America (+)

Places are subject to availability 

Skill seminars:

• 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping
• Brand/Communication Immersion Program
• Business Storytelling (2 editions)
• Effective Communication in the virtual environment (2 editions)
• Emotional Intelligence resources for a successful career (2 editions)
• Empowering Excel (8 editions)
• Gateway Seminar: Fashion
• Gateway Seminar: E-Commerce & Technology
• Gateway Seminar: Sports
• Managing Development in Emerging Countries (2 editions) 
• Negotiations in tough environments (Inter-organizational negotiation) (4 editions)
• Python for Data Sciences
• R for Data Sciences
• Rhetoric for Public Speech, Persuasion, and Inspiring Others (4 editions)
• Sales/Consulting Immersion Program, Profession in Action

While all students can opt for all offered Study Tours / Skill Seminars if they fulfill prerequisites, they have to enroll through a bidding process where students from certain programs might have preference for courses more relevant to their Master and spaces are limited in each course.

This module will give you greater insight into the following areas:

Advanced Strategy for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (3 ECTS)

• Focuses on how founders, CEOs, and strategists design and implement strategies to sustain and improve business performance, and is aimed at providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement advanced strategies in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Finance for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (3 ECTS)

• Is intended to help students understand the practices and analyze the challenges that entrepreneurs face when seeking financing for seed or start-up ventures. It provides insight into the specific financial considerations and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and innovators, and offers the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the financial landscape associated with new business ventures.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (3 ECTS)

• The course is dedicated to providing students with a solid understanding of marketing strategies tailored to the specific needs of entrepreneurial ventures, enabling them to meet the challenges of effectively bringing new products and services to market.

Product management for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (3 ECTS)

• The course offers a combination of lectures, case studies, group assignments and class discussions, as well as hands-on product development. It is focused on preparing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and bring new products to market in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment.

The Internship Innovation Project (I2P) exposes you to real-life business challenges issued by a range of Spanish companies. You will work together with you teammates in order to find innovative solutions to real business problems. 

Companies that have collaborated in previous years: Softonic, Hakuna, Bolhofff, Sweap.io, Archimedes ventures, MIM habits, Pektogram. 

These may vary each year.

• Internship Innovation Project (I2P)

The wide range of electives offered during this term will allow you to tailor the program to your specific career goals. 

You can choose a minimum of 11 ECTS, all with a strong practical focus. The courses feature a highly interactive methodology and are largely based on your own initiative and work. 

2024/25 Electives

Electives offering may very from on academic year to the next. The following list are examples of the current offering:

MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship electives:

• Agile Software Development
• Development Tools for Web and Mobile Apps
• Entrepreneurial Hubs
• Introduction to Machine Learning

Free electives:

• Accelerating innovation: Low Code, Digital Twins and hyper-automation
• B2B Sales
• Blue Economy
• Business Impact of Life Sciences
• Challenge Based Innovation for Artificial Intelligence (CBI4AI)
• Collective Intelligence: Human + Machine + Business
• Digital Banking & Digital Currencies
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Marketing Performance
• Digital Product Management
• Digital Successful Careers
• Global Talent: Managing People in Multinational Corporations
• Implementing Integrated Communications
• Industries 4.0 and IoT
• Leading Persuasively for Innovation
• Managing Luxury Brands
• Project Management
• Prototyping with Data and AI
• Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investment
• Strategic and Business Consulting
• Strategic Management of Disruptive Innovation and Exponential Technologies
• Strategic Key Account Management

While all students can opt for all offered Study Tours / Electives if they fulfill prerequisites, they have to enroll through a bidding process where students from certain programmes might have preference for courses more relevant to their Master and spaces are limited in each course.

MASTER'S PROJECT / INTERNSHIP
 
You can choose from three different formats:

• Master Thesis, aimed at demonstrating your research abilities 
• Business Plan, aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial spirit 
• In-Company Project, based on a professional internship

You will receive full support from your tutors, regardless of the format chosen. You will also have to complete a prior preparation course.

MASTER'S PROJECT DEFENCE & GRADUATION