Master - Management of Innovation

Program Objectives of the Master's Degree in Management of Innovation

This Master’s Degree, which was created in partnership with the Mines Paris – PSL, provides training for a new generation of managers and researchers in innovative design models and new ways of thinking in management sciences. It explores the different ways it interfaces with numerous other disciplines such as Engineering, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Cognitive Science, History, Law, Art, and Data Science.

Program Objectives:

  • Provide a multidisciplinary learning experience focusing on innovation, within a class comprised of students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds, from Management to Law, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Design, Engineering and Doctorates in Science.
  • Teach students about contemporary theories in the field of design.
  • Develop entrepreneurial and collaborative innovation skills.
  • Prepare students to become leaders in innovation, with an understanding of the context of the global economic, social, environmental and managerial challenges ahead.

When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is completed at Dauphine-PSL, MINES Paris-PSL and awarded by Université PSL. 

Organization of the Master’s Degree

1st year
Management of innovation

After a first year followed by an optional gap year, 1 specialization is possible.

Mandatory gap year

2nd year

Specialization

Types of education
Initial Training
Outgoing Level
BAC+5
Language(s)
French
Duration of studies
4 semesters (excluding the gap year)
ECTS Credits
120 credits
Type of Diploma
National diploma
Academic Year
2025/2026

Primary Opportunities

  • Consultant
  • Data Analyst & Account Manager
  • Research in innovation management (PhD)
  • Innovation Project Manager
  • Head of innovation financing

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine 

Thanks to its network of partner universities, campuses and programs abroad, Dauphine offers you the possibility of obtaining a dual degree, a delocalized master's degree or multi-campus training. 

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine

Dauphine in Their Own Words

“The Master's degree in Technology and Innovation Management is a unique, multidisciplinary and inspiring program! It offers unparalleled knowledge and skills as well as real experience in collective intelligence design and execution.”

John Levesque

Manager of Learning Expedition - WDHB

“The reputation of the Master's in Technology and Innovation Management and the institutions that support it helps open the doors of the largest innovative companies in France and abroad.”

Arthur ORTS

Vice-president, Portfolio & Investment Solutions - Bloomberg

“After 3 years of auditing and consulting, I joined this Master's degree to move into the world of innovation. Today I work on a daily basis to develop the French startup ecosystem. The diversity of profiles (PhD students, engineers, lawyers...) and the range of courses (Dauphine, Mines Paris-PSL, INSTN-CEA) are the pillars of this training.”

Pierre Dejean

Project manager - La French Tech

A dedicated team

  • Albert DAVID

    University Professor, Dauphine-PSL

  • Sophie HOOGE

    University Professor at Mines Paris-PSL, Director of the Master's degree in Innovation Management, Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree - Technology and Innovation Management de l'innovation, Responsables de la 1ère année de Master - Management de la technologie et de l’innovation