Master
MSc Management of Innovation
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for ambitious recent graduates seeking to drive innovation and change in dynamic organisations. Strong RSM reputation and practical focus, but limited specialisation depth compared to more technical innovation programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗96
DUO ↓13% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
11 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,408
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
For inquisitive, creative, and motivated students, this program cultivates the skills to uncover innovative solutions to today's challenges and grasp new business prospects.
Organisations need people who can generate and implement innovative ideas. This programme helps you to develop the competencies required to fulfil that need.
Learn how to effectively develop an innovation strategy, create an innovation culture, foster creative ideas, manage innovation projects and more. Explore scientific theories, case studies and business challenges. As you advance in your studies, you and your fellow cohort join your professors in applying what you’ve learned to real societal issues and business situations.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentLectureResearchSelf-study
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Honours classHonourstraject
An extracurricular course for about 25 selected students to work on a high-stakes strategy consulting assignment for a real client. Students in this project receive intensive coach…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,408/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree89%
Women among first-years55%
Say workload is “just right”60%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 16 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.4
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-15
Application deadline
2027-05-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL computer based: 95
- TOEFL internet based: 95
Scholarships
LPDP—
Internships
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