MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation — Study Online from Zurich, Switzerland

Imagine elevating your entrepreneurial vision without pressing pause on your life in Zurich. With the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Lancashire and Robert Kennedy College (RKC), you can earn a transformative British master’s degree entirely online, while you continue to build your career and network in one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs.

Designed for ambitious professionals who are ready to lead change, build ventures, and scale impact, this programme empowers you with rigorous frameworks and practical tools that travel with you across borders and industries. From Zurich’s thriving fintech and deep-tech scenes to opportunities around the globe, you’ll learn to identify opportunity, validate ideas, design resilient business models, and mobilise people and resources to create value at scale.

Awards a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand out with a British master’s degree that opens doors worldwide. Employers and investors recognise the quality and rigor of British higher education, and this programme positions you with a credential that carries weight on every continent. Whether you’re aiming to launch a startup, drive intrapreneurial initiatives, or pivot into innovation leadership, your degree signals a commitment to excellence and global standards.

Your learning journey culminates in a respected academic award that validates your mastery of entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, and value creation. It’s more than a diploma; it’s evidence that you can think critically, lead cross-functional initiatives, and translate insight into impact—wherever your career takes you.

Complete It 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Your time is invaluable. This programme is purpose-built for momentum, enabling focused professionals to finish in as little as 12 months. The accelerated path helps you turn knowledge into action quickly, so you can apply new insights to your projects and ventures right away.

Every module has been carefully structured to balance academic depth with practical application. You’ll progress through a clear learning arc—from opportunity recognition to execution—and finish with a capstone you can leverage in your career or business immediately.

No Required Online Presence at Specific Times

Flexibility is designed into the experience. There are no mandatory live logins at fixed times. You set your own rhythm—study early in the morning before meetings on Bahnhofstrasse, or dive into lectures in the evening after a bike ride along the lake. The learning platform adapts to your schedule, not the other way around.

Asynchronous discussions, recorded lectures, and structured milestones keep you engaged and on track without compromising your work-life balance. This freedom allows you to remain fully present for your career, family, and personal goals while advancing academically.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Your classroom travels with you. Whether you’re commuting across Zurich, meeting clients in Zug, or flying to a conference, the programme’s mobile app keeps your studies one tap away. Download course materials, access readings, and watch lectures on the go, even without connectivity.

With the ability to study from anywhere in the world—and to download content for offline access—you control your learning environment. The result is uninterrupted progress, consistent momentum, and a study experience that fits the way you live and work.

Open-Book Assessments that Mirror Real-World Problem Solving

Real innovation doesn’t happen inside a memory test. That’s why the programme emphasises open-book assessments over traditional question-and-answer exams. You’ll be challenged to research, synthesise, and apply theory to complex, real-world scenarios—the same way entrepreneurs and innovation leaders make decisions every day.

This approach rewards critical thinking, structured analysis, and creativity. You’ll develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates how you diagnose problems, design solutions, and articulate strategic recommendations—tangible outputs you can share with employers, partners, and investors.

Learn from Tutors with World-Class Pedigrees

Great mentors accelerate great careers. Your tutors and faculty bring academic excellence and real industry understanding, with credentials from world-renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their guidance helps you bridge theory and practice with nuance and clarity.

Beyond credentials, you’ll benefit from constructive feedback and supportive coaching that sharpen your thinking and elevate your work. Expect to be challenged, encouraged, and stretched to achieve your full potential as an entrepreneur and innovator.

Thrive in a Diverse Global Community

The cohort experience is intentionally international. You’ll learn alongside peers from 130+ countries—a melting pot of perspectives, markets, and professional backgrounds. This diversity sparks richer discussions, broader networks, and unexpected opportunities that can shape your career for years to come.

Our alumni can be found at organisations including Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, Institut Florimont, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Fees with Interest-Free Instalments

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while you study. No surprises, no hidden extras—just a transparent path to a powerful qualification.

This flexibility is designed for working professionals, founders, and career changers who value both quality and financial clarity. You can pace your payments alongside your learning journey and keep your long-term goals firmly in view.

From Zurich to the World: Your Innovation Advantage

Zurich is a powerhouse for finance, insurance, and fintech—a natural proving ground for entrepreneurial ideas that demand analytical rigor and regulatory awareness. With this degree, you’ll gain the strategic mindset to build and scale ventures in areas like digital banking, insurtech, wealthtech, and sustainable finance, while connecting your academic insights to real opportunities in Switzerland’s capital markets and risk ecosystems.

Beyond finance, Greater Zurich thrives at the intersection of technology and talent—from AI and robotics to cloud engineering and data science. Global players and research centers in and around the city create a fertile environment for corporate innovation and startup collaboration. The programme equips you to navigate these ecosystems: validating product-market fit, designing scalable business models, and forming partnerships with both incumbents and disruptors.

With Crypto Valley in nearby Zug, Switzerland’s life sciences corridor within reach, and a growing focus on climate tech and advanced manufacturing, Zurich sits at the heart of European innovation. Your studies will help you translate cutting-edge theory into ventures and initiatives that resonate with investors, customers, and regulators—from pilot projects to international expansion across the DACH region and beyond.

Ready to take the next step?

Grow your capabilities, expand your network, and accelerate your journey without leaving Zurich. Let us send you everything you need to decide with confidence. Request our course catalogue and start shaping what’s next.