BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
BACHELOR START-UP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Presentation
The Innovation Management Bachelor’s degree (GIN) at ESEA is a Level 6 qualification registered with the RNCP, designed to train hybrid profiles capable of bridging creative vision, technical feasibility and business strategy.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of managers responsible for leading change, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious and motivated collaborators.
The GIN Bachelor’s degree at ESEA enables students to become highly operational from their first professional experience or to pursue further studies at Bachelor’s +4/+5 level. Courses, conferences, Masterclasses and Business Games are delivered by professionals who are experts in their fields.
Students benefit from access to our network of high-level partner companies to undertake their work-study
ESEA Business School is a higher education institution subject to the State’s academic supervision, through the Académie de Paris. ESEA Business School offers programmes in Sustainability Management from Bac to Bac+5, delivered both on campus and online, through initial and continuing education.
- Activity declaration number: registered with the Prefect of the Île-de-France region.
- SIRET number
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
01-60-05-58-30
contact@esea-bs.fr – admissions@esea-bs.fr
For disability-related enquiries, please contact the Disability Support Officer.
Disability Support Officer : Stéphane NOAH
phone : 0160055830
Mail : Stephanenoah@emsp-bs.fr
Admission Requirements
LEVEL(S) OF ADMISSION
Baccalaureate and Bac+2
Prerequisites:
The Innovation Management (GIN) Bachelor’s degree at ESEA is open to holders of a baccalaureate and, for entry into the third year, to holders of a BTS or any other Level 5 qualification.
Admission is based on an application review and, where applicable, an interview.
Duration :
STUDY DURATION:
- 3 years for students holding a Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification
- Work-study programme (apprenticeship) available from the third year onwards.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The Innovation Management (GIN) Bachelor’s degree at ESEA is a State-recognised Level 6 qualification that aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Learn how to place the user at the centre of the innovation process.
- Be able to manage projects in an iterative way (Scrum, Kanban).
- Move quickly from concept to a testable version in order to validate hypotheses.
- Learn how to create or transform business models (such as moving from product sales to subscription-based models).
- Analyse trends, competition and emerging needs.
- Learn how to launch a disruptive product on the market, which differs from traditional marketing.
- Anticipate the impact of AI, blockchain or data on industries.
- Support companies in their transition towards new digital tools.
- Support teams in accepting and adopting innovations.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset within an existing organisation.
- Be able to pitch a project to investors or senior management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Enrolment for the September 2025 intake runs from 1 March to 20 September 2025.
- Enrolment for the January 2026 mid-year intake continues until 18 December.
Procedures
Access to our training programmes can be initiated:
- By the employer
- At the employee’s initiative, with the employee’s consent
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
After completing the application form, our school commits to responding within 72 hours.
If the programme requires prerequisites, we will offer, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge test and/or a placement interview (by phone or video conference) and/or a review of your application.
Funding
- Work-study contract: the company covers the tuition fees on behalf of the student.
- Individual Training Leave (CIF).
- Individual Training Assistance (AIF), if you are a job seeker.
- Self-financing through a student job or a bank loan.
- You have the option to pay your tuition fees in instalments.
- Company search seminar
- Individual coaching
- Networking with the school’s partner organisations
TEACHING METHOD AND ASSESSMENT
Assessment Methods:
Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analysis and/or multiple-choice questionnaires (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and skills review (written + oral) / Dissertation defence / Professional evaluation in the workplace
Training Materials:
Course materials (PDF, Word, and/or PowerPoint formats), case studies, audio and video materials, and any exercises to be completed during the training programme
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Product Owner
- Innovation Business Developer
- Growth Hacker
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Innovation Management Consultant
- Strategic Intelligence Analyst
- Innovation Project Officer
- Collective Intelligence Facilitator
- Sustainable Innovation Officer
- CSR Officer
Academic Programme
1ST AND 2ND YEARS
The GIN programme in the first and second years, which aims to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
- Humanities
- Economic concepts and current affairs
- Law – Moot court
- Business management and project management
- Human resources administration
- Collaborative tools management
- Management and operational management
- Marketing analysis and customer experience
Semester 2:
- Start-up and entrepreneurship
- Negotiation techniques
- Business English
- Introduction to accounting processes
- Business sales strategies
- Fundamentals of innovation
- Leadership and team management
- Introduction to marketing and communication
- Internship (optional)
3RD YEAR
The GIN programme in the specialisation year is structured into two (2) main areas:
AREA 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
- Agile project management
- Business strategy
- Change and performance management
- Sustainability regulations
Semester 2:
- Intellectual property law
- Design thinking and creativity
- Innovation & business models
- Innovation marketing
- Internship (compulsory)
AREA 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of skills blocks:
- Block 1: Coordinate and improve the commercial activity of the retail organisation
- Block 2: Contribute to the strategic direction of the brand and optimise the economic performance of the retail organisation
- Block 3: Manage the employees of the retail organisation
SUPPORT FOR COMPANY SEARCH
- Company Search Seminar
- Individual Coaching
- Networking with the School’s Partner Organisations
TUITION FEES
The information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://esea-bs.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
