Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management

Fast-track your career: develop your strategic thinking skills and innovator's mindset to thrive in disruptive times
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Brussels
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 42, 1050 (ULB Solbosch campus)
1 year
September > June
Every day
Day courses
English
€ 18.500
The tuition fees include: access to courses and teaching materials, 1-year subscription to the Financial Times, study trip participation, the Data Camp platform and online resources from the ULB library.
Registration deadline: 31/07/2024 | Programme start: 16/09/2024
For non-EU students, registration deadline is the 31/05/24 (recommendation related to visa procedures)

Who is the programme aimed at?

Profile

The programme in Innovation & Strategic Management welcomes recent graduates from all disciplines who have a passion for business, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key admissions criteria

  • Master's degree from a recognised institution (you can apply during your final year of study) OR
  • 3 or 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with professional experience
  • English Proficiency

What’s in it for you ?

During the programme, you tackle real case studies, learn from the successes and failures of some of the world's most innovative organizations and develop your skills on-the-job through field projects.

Passion is contagious ! Get inspired by our academics and top-level practitioners bringing in their practical insight and on-the- field experience. Top-of-the-line guests are also invited for additional workshops or sessions.

Join the European Innovation Tour to discover vibrant hubs (Berlin, Milan, Paris...), connect with, and learn from the teams of some of the world's most innovative companies, disruptive start-ups and ecosystem builders.

Familiarize yourself with the main concepts, jargon and frameworks and develop a systemic vision to lead sustainable transformation.

Classes are intentionally limited to manageable-sized cohorts (max 35 students), ensuring maximum participation, easy access to the faculty and personalized followup.

Classes are also diverse in gender, academic background and culture, which enriches debate and teamwork. Without forgetting the cosmopolitan experience provided by Brussels, the center of Europe!

Our executive coaches personally guide you through your journey, helping you define your career path, providing you with experience-based advice and connecting you to their professional network.

In addition, you can count on Solvay's strong connection with the business sector, our networking events and on-site career days to help you throughout your job search!

After graduation, a wide range of job opportunities are accessible to you. 

  • Business Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Strategy or technology consultant
  • Innovation Advisor
  • Project manager 
  • Business analyst

The Solvay Alumni network is one of the largest business networks in Belgium, and its members are present in more than 65 countries around the world. As Solvay Schools alumni, you can be part of a unique and effective community to grow both personally and professionally.

A team of executive coaches personally guide you through your transformational journey. By offering their unique, experience-based insights and connecting you to their curated professional network, our coaches ensure your achievements and success both during and after the Advanced Master.

After graduation, an unlimited range of job opportunities will be accessible to you. Here are some of the careers that you could undertake:

  • Traineeship opportunity in established firms
  • Business Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Strategy or technology consultant
  • Innovation Advisor
  • Junior Data Scientist
  • Project manager or business analyst in large firms

Top ranked programme

 

The Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management is ranked 57th globally in the Business Masters category of the QS World University Rankings. 

Curriculum & Minors

1 . CORE COURSES

This Advanced Master consists of 13 core courses articulated around 5 main areas: General Management, Entrepreneurship, Reasoning and Analytical Skills, Innovation & Technology, Personal Development. (+ 2 unique minors to choose from)

2 . ENTREPRENEUR-SHIP

3 exclusive courses and an incubator project (sponsored by StartLAB)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Growing Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Financial Analysis

3 . STRATEGY

3 dedicated courses and a Business field project 
  • Strategy Implementation
  • International Strategy
  • Advanced Strategy

More programme features

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

1- Complete and submit the online application form (there is no application fee).

2- Have an interview with the admission team

3- Write a short essay relating to the minor of your choice

4- Receive feedback on your admission. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION:

  • Online application form
  • CV in English
  • Copies of University degree(s) and of all academic transcripts
  • Copy of ID/passport
  • Profile picture

If the applicant deems it relevant, he/she can support the application with:

  • Letters of reference
  • Proof of English proficiency for the non-native speakers 
  • Any other certificate (GMAT, GRE, etc.)

Participants.

Apart from the countless group projects, presentations and company visits, the programme has allowed me to develop essential entrepreneurial abilities, master key managerial concepts and build the right team-player mindset to cope with a continuously changing environment. I’ve had the honour to be carefully guided in creating my own venture with a fellow student, to lead a group-based three-month internship at a fast-growing digital marketing scale-up in Brussels and to be part of a consulting project for EY.

Solvay Brussels School is well known all around Europe for its learning methodology which is very constructive. It helped me become more structured and able to go straight to the point.

What makes this programme stand out is the school’s international and multicultural environment and the fact that our lecturers are people with outstanding experiences.

Lecturers

Arnaud Devleeschauwer
Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management & ENGIE Electrabel
Academic Director & Strategy Manager

Academic Director

Olivier Witmeur
Solvay Brussels School Lifelong Learning
Professor of Entrepreneurship

Lecturer

Luc de Brabandere
Cartoonbase - BCG
Corporate Philosopher

Lecturer

Experiencing the world is the only way to learn about it! Solvay’s unique curriculum and renowned faculty create an agile and international learning environment to develop management, innovation and leadership skills and give you all the opportunities to practice new business thinking.
Arnaud Devleschauweer
Academic Director

Leading Belgian business school


Any questions?

Programme Manager Advanced Masters
Manon Van Eeckhout

“Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management” university certificate delivered by Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management – Université libre de Bruxelles.