MSc Innovative Business Models & Greentech Start-ups
Programme overview
The MSc equips students with frameworks and tools to develop and implement Greentech innovations, transforming Green technologies into viable startups and future-proof business models.
It is built on immersive action case studies and intersectoral collaborations within Berlin’s vibrant Greentech ecosystem, fostering entre- and intrapreneurial skills.
Choose the CGE-certified
path of excellence
Optional: the path of excellence
In addition to the DESSMI, you'll be preparing a double Master of Science degree
by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
This course includes at least 50% of classes in English.
Find out more about the CGE Master of Science program
Modules
First year of the program - M1
Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2)
Semester 1 :
- Strategy & innovation
- Project management : toolbox and techniques
- Organizational Dynamics at Work
- Digital Transformation & AI
- Climate Change, Business and Society
- Agile Project Management
- Design Thinking for Sustainable Development & Innovation
- Innovation and Responsible Management
- Data Management
- English for Effective Teams
Semester 2 :
- The Art of Prompting
- Talk & Impact: Communicate to Convince
- Explore Your Professional Potential
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CréaCthon
- Global Competency Certificate
- MSC 1 Professional Expérience (minimum 2 months)
Second year of the program - M2
Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry)
Semester 1 :
- Business Models and Entrepreneurship
- Financing Innovative Projects
- Capstone project 1 (with a partner company)
- Psychology and Marketing
- Creative Planning and Brand Strategies
- Innovative Business Models in the Circular Economy
- Sustainability Strategy & Carbon Accounting
- Technical Foundations of Greentech Innovation
- Future Studies & the Impact of Business Models
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- Research methods & Data Analytics
- English for Specific Purposes
Semester 2 :
- Change Management and CreaCtive Leadership
- Research Thesis
- Capstone project 2 (with a partner company)
- Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Mindset & External Enablers
- Entrepreneurial Branding & Guerilla Marketing for Greentech Startups
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Business Planning (preparation for thesis)
- Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- CreaCtive Learning Expedition
- Global Competency
Career opportunities
Specific roles :
- Greentech Project Manager
- Business Developer
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant en innovation et développement durable
- Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
- Data Analyst
100% of our graduates find a job within 6 months thanks to our partner companies!
Admissions
Interested in the MSc in Innovation Business Models & Greentech Start-ups ?
Don't hesitate to apply!
Course registered with the CGE under the name: Management by Innovation
Course registered with the RNCP under number RNCP 37475 until 31/08/2026