MBA-Entrepreneurship
MASTER'S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 7 EQF
Specialization
Entrepreneruship & Business Development
Location
Lyon, France | Remote | Hybride
Language
English or French
Pedagogical methods
Theoretical courses, tutorials
and practical work
Case studies and professional
scenarios
Individual and group projects
Target group
Students - people seeking employment - employees and professionals in the sector
Level
7 EQF (European Qualifications Framework)
Credits
120 ECTS
Sessions
Spring (March), Summer (July), Fall (October)
Admission requirements
- Level 6 EQF qualification or a qualification equivalent to the attainment of 180 ECTS
Course Structure
Full-time or work-study
Overview
The MBA in Entrepreneurship & Business Development is a highly practical and strategic program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business professionals looking to lead innovation and growth. This 1- to 2-year program combines advanced business knowledge with hands-on experience in launching and scaling businesses in dynamic, competitive markets.
Through real-world projects, startup labs, mentoring, and access to entrepreneurial ecosystems, students will learn to validate business ideas, develop sustainable growth strategies, and lead high-impact ventures with confidence and agility.
The program is ideal for professionals, early-stage founders, or intrapreneurs seeking to strengthen their strategic thinking and execution capabilities in the global business landscape.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MBA in Entrepreneurship & Business Development will be equipped for roles such as:
- Startup Founder / Entrepreneur
- Business Development Manager
- Innovation Consultant / Strategist
- Venture Builder or Incubator Manager
- Corporate Innovation Manager
- Product Manager (Startups or Scale-ups)
- Business Strategy Consultant
- Director of Growth or Expansion
- CEO / COO of a fast-growing business
- Entry into venture capital or startup investment
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Build and validate scalable business models using Lean Startup and agile methods
- Lead the development of new ventures or growth initiatives
- Manage business development, customer acquisition, and partnership strategies
- Understand and apply financial planning, fundraising, and investor relations
- Design and execute go-to-market strategies and expansion plans
- Navigate legal, regulatory, and IP challenges in entrepreneurial contexts
- Lead teams, manage innovation processes, and scale operations
- Apply strategic thinking to competitive, rapidly changing markets
Programs :
Core Modules
- Strategic Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Business Model Innovation & Lean Startup
- Entrepreneurial Finance & Fundraising
- Business Development & Sales Strategy
- Digital Marketing & Growth Hacking
- Leadership, Negotiation & People Management
- Legal & Regulatory Frameworks for Startups
- Design Thinking & Customer-Centric Innovation
Experiential Learning
- Startup Lab: Launch your own venture or work on a real-world startup
- Venture Simulation: Business games & real-time decision-making
- Pitch & Demo Days with investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors
- Company Visits, Networking Events & Entrepreneur Panels
- Incubation/Acceleration Option (with partner hubs)
Final Project / Thesis
- Capstone Project: Create and pitch a full business development plan
- OR: Launch and test a live business prototype
- Optional: Internship or consultancy mission in a startup or innovation team
Advantages of AIB & Mbway Partnership :
International: Internships and Academic Semester abroad available -9 destinations: South Africa – Canada – Mexico – Argentina – South Korea – India – Cambodia – Australia – Lithuania
Soflt Skills Developpement
Career Research & Development
Mentoring
Start Up Factory