In recent years, we have witnessed an increasingly rapid economic and technological transformation, demanding professionals who can interpret change and generate innovation. In this context, new skill sets are emerging: organizations need individuals with a solid foundation, the kind that a management degree or a business innovation degree can provide, combined with the ability to think and act like entrepreneurs.

The most competitive companies are those capable of reinventing themselves and introducing new business models, while startups are born to redefine entire industries. But a good idea is not enough: success requires strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and an understanding of the most advanced technologies.

The Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation trains professionals ready to lead change, capable of creating new ventures or transforming existing organizations from within. This intensive one-year program combines the mindset of a Founder with the perspective of a Corporate Innovator, becoming a key choice for those seeking a master in entrepreneurship, a master startup, or a master in digital entrepreneurship with a strong practical orientation. The program also integrates the use of Artificial Intelligence as a strategic tool to generate value within new business models.

Throughout the program, students become true Ventures-in-Residence: they work on real projects, experience the full venture development cycle, and engage daily with the H-FARM ecosystem, the largest innovation hub in Europe. Learning is grounded in experiential methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Disciplined Entrepreneurship, enriched by over twenty years of H-FARM’s direct experience in the entrepreneurial world. It is the ideal environment for those coming from a startup management course and looking to elevate their skills within startups or corporate innovation contexts.

Programme Details: 

• 94% of the students complete the program within the expected timeframe.  
• 68% of the students receive a job offer from the company where they completed their internship.  
• 103 the average graduation grade.   
• 40+ meetings with guest speakers, startups, and CEOs every year.  
• 92% of the students who decide to work after graduation, find employment within 6 months.

Why Choose This Programme:

This Master’s program trains professionals capable of transforming innovative ideas into concrete and sustainable entrepreneurial projects. The MSc in Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation blends strategic vision, managerial skills, and practical execution abilities, offering comprehensive preparation for those who aim to launch a startup or lead innovation processes within established companies.

Through an experiential learning approach, combining lectures, hands-on labs, project work, and mentorship from industry experts, the program helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the tools needed to operate in dynamic, complex, and constantly evolving environments. Students learn how to validate business ideas, build sustainable models, and lead teams toward growth and real impact.

Experiential Term:

Students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills acquired throughout their course of study by choosing one of the following three options:

• Internship project: An internship at a company or organization in Italy or abroad, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and on preparing the business project report and final pitch.
• Pre-accelerator: Guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, students can develop their startup project, which will form the basis of a business project report and a final pitch.
• Dissertation: An academic thesis and individual research, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and writing techniques.

Job on Campus:

Seize various opportunities for learning on the job to enhance your employability and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

Throughout your journey, you will have the chance to engage in learning on the job experiences—valuable opportunities to enhance your employability and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

The Job on Campus positions allow you to test yourself in real contexts, acquire useful skills, and at the same time earn money during your university years. One example is LUMINA, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, where students work on concrete projects under the mentorship of H-FARM College professors and professionals.