Collaboration with the Institut Supérieur du Commerce de Paris (ISC Paris), France and University of Applied Science, Utrecht, The Netherlands [awarded by UCC].

The MSc in Innovation in European Business is a full-time programme running for 15 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

To be eligible for the MSc in Innovation in European Business candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Grade II primary degree (or equivalent) in either: (1) a Business-related discipline, (2) a relevant area of the Social Sciences and Humanities or (3) in Science/Technology, with a business awareness component as part of the primary degree. Students undertaking a 5 year degree programme must have completed at least 4 years (repeat years excluded) with a second class honours grade II or equivalent.

The minimum English language requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Candidates who do not meet the Second Class Honours Grade II requirement may be admitted to the programme on the basis of extensive practical or professional experience as deemed appropriate by the Board of Studies of the MSc in Innovation in European Business.

The programme takes place at the three partner institutions and in a placement organisation over 15 months.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I, September to December - Cork session (20 credits)
IS6030 Innovation Opportunity Recognition and Assessment (5 credits)
IS6031 Open Innovation and the Enabling Role of IT (5 credits)
IS6032 Venture Capital and Private Equity – Evaluating Early Stage Investments (5 credits)
IS6033 Leading Edge Seminar on Innovating in Europe - Focus on Ireland (5 credits)

Part II, January to March - Paris session (20 credits)
IS6034 Innovation and Strategy (5 credits)
IS6035 Managing Innovation (5 credits)
IS6036 The Product Life Cycle (5 credits)
IS6037 Leading Edge Seminar on Innovating in Europe - Focus on France and Southern Europe (5 credits)

Part III, April to September - Placement Period (10 credits)
IS6038 Placement Report (10 credits)

Part IV, October to December - Utrecht session (20 credits + Dissertation (20 credits))
IS6039 Innovation in Services (5 credits)
IS6040 Social Innovation (5 credits)
IS6041 Implementing Innovation and Managing Change (5 credits)
IS6042 Leading Edge Seminar on Innovating in Europe - Focus on the Netherlands and Northern Europe (5 credits)
IS6043 Dissertation in Innovation in European Business (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business exit award (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Students who successfully complete 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business. Students may graduate with one award only, the highest level at which they elect to terminate their involvement in the programme.

Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business exit award (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Students who successfully complete 30 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business. Students may graduate with one award only, the highest level at which they elect to terminate their involvement in the programme.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Discuss the complete cycle of innovation management;
• Explain the specificities of the European Business context;
• Advise an organisation on strategies and policies in the area of innovation;
• Participate in a major change management programme;
• Take a leadership role in a well defined change management project.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Show some understanding of the European Business Context;
• Discuss key elements of the cycle of innovation management;
• Explain the strategies that can be deployed by firms to support innovation;
• Participate in a change management project.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in European Business (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Discuss the specificities of Creativity and Innovation activities in a business context;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the cycle of innovation management;
• Recognise and assess innovation opportunities arising from both internal capabilities and open innovation;
• Identify resources that can be leveraged to support the innovation process.