Audencia Business School

2-Year MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact

• Program page:
  https://www.audencia.com/en/our-programs/2-year-msc-in-entrepreneurship-innovation-for-impact/overview (Audencia)
• Format & Location:
  Full-time, face-to-face at Audencia Atlantic Campus (Nantes)
• Language: English
• Places: 30
• Duration: Up to 26 months (465 contact hours + 4–6 month internship) (Audencia)
• Degree: Master of Science (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5, 120 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

• Academic: 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree (any discipline). Can apply in final year of Bachelor’s.
• English Proficiency: One of
  • TOEFL iBT ≥ 84
  • TOEIC ≥ 655
  • IELTS ≥ 6.0
  • Duolingo ≥ 100
  • OR degree fully taught in English / native speaker (Audencia)

Tuition & Fees

• Tuition Fee: € 27 800 total (Audencia)
• Application Fee: € 100 (online at submission)
• Deposit: € 4 500 non-refundable, due upon acceptance
• Balance: Remaining tuition due before program start (as per invoice)

Interview & Admission Process

1. Online Application: Submit transcripts, CV, SOP, language proof + pay € 100 fee
2. Dossier Review & Short-listing by admissions committee
3. Oral Test (Motivational Interview):
   • 30–45 min before a small panel
   • Evaluates motivation, background & career plan
4. Decision Notification: Rolling admissions; within ~1 week of interview
5. Acceptance & Contract:
   • Sign training contract
   • Pay € 4 500 deposit to secure your place (Audencia)

Sample Admission-Interview Questions

1. “Why have you chosen a two-year track in Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Impact at Audencia?”
2. “Describe a venture or project you led—how did you balance profitability and social/environmental impact?”
3. “How would you design metrics to measure impact in a new startup?”
4. “Tell us about a time you faced resistance to an innovative idea—how did you address it?”
5. “What do you hope to gain from working with the Centrale-Audencia-Ensa incubator ecosystem?”

Deposit Steps

1. Contract Signature: Receive and sign your training contract after admission
2. Initial Deposit: Pay € 4 500 (non-refundable) by the deadline in your offer email
3. Final Payment: Settle remaining tuition as invoiced (typically a few weeks before September start)