Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)

Biblioteca scienze politiche
Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
Scheda del corso
A.A. 2025/2026
Laurea magistrale
LM-77 R - Scienze economico-aziendali
Laurea magistrale
120
Crediti
Accesso
Libero con valutazione dei requisiti di accesso
2
Anni
Sede
Milano
Lingua
Inglese
The Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale, LM-77) in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) of the University of Milan aims at providing students with theoretical knowledge and analytical tools to identify and develop entrepreneurial projects and exploit opportunities for innovation, change management, and organizational transformation.
The drivers of new business creation, the ability to identify business opportunities offered by the markets, the analysis of human, economic and financial resources needed to create and develop new projects represent key topics in the entrepreneurship field. Entrepreneurship and innovation are interwoven. Innovation is conceived in a broad sense, spanning from new knowledge generation to enter in new markets to the development of new products, processes and management approaches, based on innovative organizational solutions and competitive strategies.

Alongside the creation of new companies, the ability to innovate and seize the opportunities for investing in new markets by existing companies is a condition of success for the revitalization and expansion of more mature businesses.

The course structure is meant to strengthen the acquisition of knowledge and skills concerning the analysis and interpretation of business decision-making processes, with a specific focus on the design, implementation and evaluation of entrepreneurial and innovation processes taking place in a variety of industrial sectors where goods and services are produced.

The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the study of entrepreneurship and innovation. It offers a deep understanding of management disciplines (management control, strategic planning, corporate finance, business planning, marketing, corporate sustainability), economic disciplines (industrial economy, economic history), legal disciplines (business law and intellectual property rights), and quantitative methods (data analysis tools, essential for decision making, financial resources acquisition and market forecasting). Students will acquire knowledge and skills useful to guide the entrepreneurial and innovation process both in newly founded entities and in already existing organizations.

The overall design of the program requires, in addition to classroom learning through lectures and exercises, the active participation of students in innovative and entrepreneurial projects throughout the entire course of studies (for instance through entrepreneurship laboratories), and further developed during the internship and in the preparation of the final thesis. Teamwork will be an integral part of the entire program, to promote critical and collaborative thinking, thus setting the basis for a unique learning opportunity. Opportunities to meet and work with professionals and companies will be provided and actively promoted.

To guarantee the connection with the job market, the program's governance is composed by a Teaching Committee and a Steering Committee which includes professionals in consulting firms, companies and non-profit organizations, banks and funds. Members of the Steering Committee are also involved in the program courses through business games, projects, joint laboratories, guest lectures and similar initiatives.
Graduates in Management of innovation and Entrepreneurship will be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills in two related areas:
- within existing companies and organizations: in this context graduates can contribute to the design, valuation (from the strategic, operational and economic perspective), development and implementation of innovative projects (for example: new product development, implementation of new production processes, new market entry);
- in the launch of new business initiatives (start-ups), where the graduate will be able to collaborate in the construction of the team, the fund raising, the development of the business ideas and their exploitation.

Combining entrepreneurial, managerial, economic and financial skills with sound knowledge of new product development and innovation management processes, the Master's Degree in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship trains professionals oriented both to craft and launch new entrepreneurial initiatives and to occupy project management positions for new product development and innovation management. Additionally, the Program provides solid evaluation skills to assess innovation projects, thus opening opportunities in both private organizations (management consulting firms, financial institutions) and public-sector organizations (development agencies and local partnerships).
The program is aimed at young people who want to embark on a managerial career oriented towards innovation themes, as well as those who want to start new business ventures.

Functions:
Business analysis and development; coordination and management of innovation projects; new business model development; entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs; property rights consultants; financial analyst.

Skills related to the functions:
Ability to analyze and interpret sectoral and competitive dynamics; to design new initiatives within existing companies; ability to plan and start new business ventures; ability to raise and manage financial resources.

Employment opportunities:
Managers in national and international manufacturing and service companies, in large retailers; entrepreneurs; freelancers and consultant in the design and implementation of new initiatives in financial institutions (investment banks, venture capital and private equity funds).

Professional profiles:
- Specialists in marketing in the field of information and communication technology
- Specialists in the marketing of goods and services (excluding ICT)
- Management and control specialists in private enterprises
- Specialists in the acquisition of goods and services
- Market analysts
Students enrolled in MIE program can spend a study period above as part of the Erasmus+ Programme, to take courses, sit exams and/or conduct research on their master's dissertation. The study abroad period, which lasts from three to 12 months, allows access to the teaching and research facilities of European Universities. Once students return to Italy, they receive academic recognition for the activities successfully conducted abroad.
The list of available opportunities and destinations is updated every year. Students may refer to the following page to learn more: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/study/study-abroad
Course selection is finalized prior to departure together with the student mobility representative of the degree course. Credits obtained are officially recognized at the end of the exchange period and included in the study plan.
Students can also join the traineeship programme (Placement), by going abroad from 2 up to 12 months, starting their traineeship from the first year of study. For a traineeship which is an integral part of the curriculum, the sending institution must give full academic recognition for the period spent abroad. For a traineeship that is not part of the curriculum of the student, the sending institution shall provide recognition at least by recording this period in the Diploma Supplement or, in the case of recent graduates, by providing a traineeship certificate.
No obligation, strongly recommended.
Immatricolazione
Admission to the Master programme in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship requires:

1) Curricular requirements

A - an Italian degree (ex. DM 270 /04) of the following classes or an Italian degree (ex DM 509/99) in the subjects equivalents to those listed above.
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale
L-33 Scienze economiche

B - Candidates holding a different degree qualification can apply if they meet the following minimum requirements:
At least 24 CFU/ECTS in the areas of business/management, economics, mathematics, statistics, divided as shown here below:
- at least 12 CFU/ECTS in the area of business/management (SECS-P/07, SECS-P/08, SECS-P/09, SECS-P/10, SECS-P/11, ING-IND/35);
- at least 6 CFU/ECTS in the area of economics (SECS-P/01, SECS-P/02, SECS-P/03, SECS-P/06, SECS P/12);
- at least 6 CFU/ECTS in the area of mathematics and statistics (SECS-S/01, SECS-S/03, SECS-S/04, SECS-S/05, SECS-S/06, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/09);

The requirements must be met by the date of effective submission of the application for admission.

2) Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate of B2 or higher level issued no more than three years before the date of admission application. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322. The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor?s degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master?s programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.


3) Personal competencies and skills: assessment criteria

Minimum curricular requirements are necessary yet not sufficient conditions for admission. Candidates will be also evaluated on the basis of personal competencies and skills by an Admission Board appointed by the Faculty Board (Collegio Didattico).
Assessment of personal competencies and skills will be ascertained in two subsequent stages. First, candidates will take a written online admission test, held in English language. Detailed description of the test content, dates and organization will be provided on the website of the master program, 'Application' section. Candidates who do not sit or reach the minimum level required by the Admission Board in the admission test will not be further evaluated and cannot sit further tests.

Non-EU visa applicants must necessarily take the compulsory online admission test by the first available session immediately following the deadline for visa seekers' applications at the very latest, under penalty of exclusion.

For candidates who reach the minimum level in the admission test and meet the compulsory curricular requirements, the Admission Board will further evaluate their personal competencies and skills based on academic merit and choice coherence. Academic merit relates to the quality of the previous degree as well as the average grade obtained in the bachelor program. Grades obtained in Bachelor business/management, mathematics and statistics courses could also be evaluated to assess candidates? academic merit. Choice coherence relates to coherence between the academic and professional curriculum of the candidates and the learning objectives of the Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree programme.
To allow the Admission Board to assess academic merit and choice coherence, each applicant must submit at time of application:
- a detailed curriculum vitae (it refers to study and work experience and any relevant achievements);
- a detailed study plan of the bachelor program, with the list of exams taken and relative grade, as well as average grade obtained and final degree.
Failing to provide the compulsory documentation will result in the exclusion from the selection procedure.

The Admission Board reserves the possibility to request the applicant an oral interview for admission, held in English language and exclusively done via electronic devices. The interview is aimed at further verifying the skills as mentioned above.

Applicants must obtain the bachelor degree by 31st December 2025.

Ammissione

Domanda di ammissione: dal 22/01/2025 al 30/06/2025

Domanda di immatricolazione: dal 02/04/2025 al 15/01/2026


Allegati e documenti

Avviso di ammissione

Per approfondire:
Manifesto ed elenco insegnamenti
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced industrial organization 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/06
Business history 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/12
Corporate finance 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/09
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Management of innovation 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Performance management and control systems 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/07
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Business and commercial law 6 39.6 Inglese IUS/04
Quantitative methods 12 79.2 Inglese SECS-S/01 SECS-S/03
sarà attivato dall'A.A. 2026/2027
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Data-driven innovation management 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08 SECS-P/10
Digital marketing and innovation 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Innovation in marketing channels 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Strategies and tools for industry 4.0 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Attività conclusive
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Final exam 15 0 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: socially responsible investing 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/11
Laboratory: soft skills for entrepreneurs 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: venture design and growth mindset 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: digital marketing in a customer-centric experience 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Laboratory: organizational change in the age of complexity 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
1 - Students must get 6 CFU/ECTS either through an internship or lab attendance (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/study/internship)
Foreign students with insufficient knowledge of the Italian language can obtain 3 CFU/ECTS for "Additional language skills: Italian" (A2 level) (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/courses/italian-language-foreigners-tests-and-courses)
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua Periodo SSD
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano Periodo non definito
2 - Students must get 9 CFU/ECTS by choosing one or more elective activity/ies from Master degree programmes. It is suggested to choose among MIE, MEF, EPS and DSE courses.
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced industrial organization 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/06
Business history 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/12
Corporate finance 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/09
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Management of innovation 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Performance management and control systems 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/07
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Business and commercial law 6 39.6 Inglese IUS/04
Quantitative methods 12 79.2 Inglese SECS-S/01 SECS-S/03
sarà attivato dall'A.A. 2026/2027
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced strategic management 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/07 SECS-P/08
Property rights: legal aspects 9 59.4 Inglese IUS/04
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
New business start-up 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Sustainability and social entrepreneurship 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Attività conclusive
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Final exam 15 0 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: socially responsible investing 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/11
Laboratory: soft skills for entrepreneurs 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: venture design and growth mindset 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: digital marketing in a customer-centric experience 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Laboratory: organizational change in the age of complexity 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
1 - Students must get 6 CFU/ECTS either through an internship or lab attendance (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/study/internship)
Foreign students with insufficient knowledge of the Italian language can obtain 3 CFU/ECTS for "Additional language skills: Italian" (A2 level) (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/courses/italian-language-foreigners-tests-and-courses)
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua Periodo SSD
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano Periodo non definito
2 - Students must get 9 CFU/ECTS by choosing one or more elective activity/ies from Master degree programmes. It is suggested to choose among MIE, MEF, EPS and DSE courses.
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced industrial organization 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/06
Business history 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/12
Corporate finance 6 39.6 Inglese SECS-P/09
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Management of innovation 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08
Performance management and control systems 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/07
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Business and commercial law 6 39.6 Inglese IUS/04
Quantitative methods 12 79.2 Inglese SECS-S/01 SECS-S/03
sarà attivato dall'A.A. 2026/2027
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Advanced corporate finance 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/09
Sustainable finance 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/11
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Managing and evaluating intellectual property rights 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/08 SECS-P/09
Venture capital and private equity 9 59.4 Inglese SECS-P/09
Attività conclusive
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Obbligatorio
Final exam 15 0 Inglese
Primo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: socially responsible investing 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/11
Laboratory: soft skills for entrepreneurs 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Secondo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: venture design and growth mindset 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Terzo trimestre
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Laboratory: digital marketing in a customer-centric experience 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/08
Laboratory: organizational change in the age of complexity 3 19.8 Inglese SECS-P/10
Periodo non definito
Per queste attività non è previsto un periodo di offerta (es. corsi online a frequenza libera).
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua SSD
Facoltativo
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano
Attività a scelta e regole di composizione del piano didattico
1 - Students must get 6 CFU/ECTS either through an internship or lab attendance (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/study/internship)
Foreign students with insufficient knowledge of the Italian language can obtain 3 CFU/ECTS for "Additional language skills: Italian" (A2 level) (please check: https://mie.cdl.unimi.it/en/courses/italian-language-foreigners-tests-and-courses)
Attività formative Crediti massimi Ore totali Lingua Periodo SSD
Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS) 3 0 Italiano Periodo non definito
2 - Students must get 9 CFU/ECTS by choosing one or more elective activity/ies from Master degree programmes. It is suggested to choose among MIE, MEF, EPS and DSE courses.
Altre informazioni
Sede
Milano
Presidente del Collegio didattico
Tutor per l'orientamento
Tutor per la mobilità internazionale e l'Erasmus
Tutor per stage e tirocini
Tutor per laboratori e altre attività
Contatti

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