3 Terms + Capstone Project
Master in Impact Entrepreneurship Program
Empowering entrepreneurs: global exposure, local impact.
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English
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Paris
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€19,700 (Fast Track) / €22,700 (Regular Track)
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September
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120 ECTS
Accreditations
Curriculum
The Master in Impact Entrepreneurship program unfolds over several transformative semesters, each designed to progressively deepen students’ expertise and experience in the field.
The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of two (fast track) or three (regular track) academic semesters followed by an internship or master thesis semester. The second part of the third semester is delivered in an asynchronous mode so students can start their capstone project in early September of the second academic year.
The first semester, “Igniting Entrepreneurs” introduces students to the fundamentals of impact entrepreneurship through experiential learning. It sets a solid foundation with a focus on ethical and sustainable business practices.
In the second semester, “Testing Ideas” students engage in ecosystem immersion and venture launching, testing their ideas in real-world environments and participating in bootcamps in Madrid and Paris to foster global impact ventures.
The third semester, “Expanding Horizons” offers global exposure through participation in the European Innovation Academy, complemented by a practical innovation sprint and a four-week shadowing of entrepreneurial ventures. This phase integrates theoretical knowledge with practical insights, preparing students for the capstone experiences of the program.
The final semester, “Launching” focuses on real-world application, where students either work on their own startups within incubation programs or undertake internships—either as an entrepreneur’s right-hand or in professional settings focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Each semester builds upon the last, culminating in a comprehensive, globally-aware, and locally-relevant educational journey in entrepreneurship.
Program structure
IÉSEG’s Master in Impact Entrepreneurship is designed for students willing to live a fully cross-cultural and international experience, and offers two different tracks according to participants’ previous academic background:
> Fast Track: participants who have 4 years of higher education (Bachelor in 4 years, Master or “M1” validated by an official degree with an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits) in Management or in the field corresponding to this program at IÉSEG, may request exemption of the 3rd term (with no tuition fee reduction).
> Regular Track: for all participants. Mandatory for participants who have 3 years of higher education (Bachelor in 3 years, Licence/”Bac+3″ validated by an official degree with the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits).
Course Content
The program is offered on a full-time basis and consists of two (fast track) or three (regular track) academic semesters followed by an internship or master thesis semester.
ECTS
Our Career Program helps participants to establish their professional career plan by working on their skills, personal strengths, and using networking tools to be prepared to meet recruiters’ expectations internationally.
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Build a professional career plan;
Identify personal skills and accumulated experiences (e.g., Master experience);
Adapt professional tools (e.g., CV, LinkedIn) to the local market;
Develop an accurate representation of their professional profile;
Use personal networking to better identify professional opportunities;
Gain insight into techniques and tools to find a job or an internship in France or abroad;
Build self-awareness of personal vocations and interests.
French language lessons for all levels are included in the program for international students. French is the mandatory choice for all non-French speaking students. For French speaking students, other languages will be offered, and credited as well (Chinese, Spanish, German – list subject to change).
Capstone Project: 4-to 6-month internship or work experience anywhere in the world. Alternatively, students can opt for a consulting project or a desk-based research.
Please note that courses are subject to change; please check with the local contact if you have any questions.
Workshops and Corporate Events
Alongside the courses, the program includes various workshops and corporate events to further develop your personal and professional skills. These cover a range of topics, such as conflict management in cross-cultural environments and intercultural communication.
Our Career Program helps participants to establish their professional career plan by working on their skills, personal strengths, and using networking tools to be prepared to meet recruiters’ expectations internationally.
INCUBATOR PROGRAM
IÉSEG’s Incubator is the go-to place for students and alumni who want to start a business. The Incubator assists entrepreneurs with business ideas who wish to test the validity of their value proposition.
Additionally, there is a 12-month program for those who already have an operating company, as well as an option for those who wish to scale up their venture.
Since the beginning of its operation, IÉSEG’s Incubator has supported 92 startups, which collectively raised over €3.5 M and created 13 jobs.
Partnerships
Partnership with EAE Business School
As part of the program, students will travel to Madrid, Spain to participate in bootcamps in collaboration with EAE Business School. Designed and taught by faculty of both schools, cross school teams will work on impact entrepreneurship ideas that respond to needs of both ecosystems.
At the end of the course, a team will be chosen to represent the schools in the prestigious Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge. The Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge involves a feasibility analysis of a new business concept that addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Challenge is completed in two phases: a local university-based competition, followed by a global competition among the top placing team(s) from each institution.
Local contact
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