Dare to innovate, create the future!
This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of innovation through an interdisciplinary and immersive approach. Designed to shape the innovators of tomorrow, it empowers you to develop cutting-edge products and services while addressing contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges.
The programme at a glance
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Degree awarded
Master of Science HES-SO in Integrated Innovation for Product and Business Development (Innokick)
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Admission requirements
Bachelor HES (all fields of study are eligible), based on application file, maximum of 40 students admitted per intake
For questions about admissions: admissions(at)hes-so.ch
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Application
From December 1 to April 30, and from December 1 to February 15 for those requiring a visa.
Applications accepted until 31.05.26 for holders of a HES-SO Bachelor's degree. More information here >>
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Start
Mid-September
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Type
Full or part time Master’s
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Duration
3 to 6 semesters
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ECTS credits
90
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Language
French and English
French is required at level B2 -
Fees
For Swiss students (i.e., according to the AHES definition, students of Swiss nationality or domiciled in Switzerland for tax purposes), a semester costs CHF 950, which corresponds to :
- CHF 700.- : tuition fee
- CHF 250.- : contribution to tuition fees for certain services
- CHF 150.- : registration fee, to be paid at the time of application
- Between CHF 350.- and CHF 600.- : Summer Academy participation fee (average participation per student)
For foreign students (under the AHES agreement, foreign students are defined as foreign nationals who are not resident in Switzerland for tax purposes at the time of registration), a semester costs CHF 1'300, which corresponds to :
- CHF 1'050.- : tuition fee
- CHF 250.- : contribution to tuition fees for certain services
- CHF 150.- : registration fee, to be paid at the time of application
- Between CHF 350.- and CHF 600.- : Summer Academy participation fee (average participation per student
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Info session
Online - Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Link to the Teams meeting
Online - Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Link to the Teams meeting
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Events
Coming soon.
Study plan
The training programme comprises three types of module:
- Practical innovation project modules (18 ECTS credits) form the core of the study plan. For two semesters, students work in interdisciplinary groups on projects to develop innovative products and/or services. These projects, commissioned by partner companies, provide an authentic immersion in the professional world while allowing students to apply theoretical concepts.
- The in-depth modules (33 ECTS credits) offer exclusive courses provided by Innokick. These modules enable students to explore in depth a wide range of themes related to interdisciplinarity, project development and innovation.
- The professionally differentiated distance learning module (6 ECTS credits) is designed to deepen each student's personal knowledge. Students can choose from a variety of courses to develop specific skills and build a skills portfolio tailored to their career goals. Thanks to this flexible approach, students can personalise their training and prepare effectively for their future careers in innovation.
The modules in the programme complement each other by focusing on a Design Thinking process, divided into six distinct phases: empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, testing and implementation. This approach enables our students to master each stage of the innovation process in depth.
Full-time students take part in the Summer Academy between semesters 2 and 3. For part-time students, the Summer Academy takes place between semesters 4 and 5.
The course ends with the completion of a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS credits) carried out in interdisciplinary groups. For full-time students, this project is mainly carried out during semester 3, with the possibility of an extension into semester 4. For part-time students, the Master's thesis is carried out during semester 5, with the possibility of an extension into semester 6.
Contact
Sébastien Mettraux
Head of the Master Innokick
HES-SO Master
Av. de Provence 6
1007 Lausanne
T +41 58 900 02 28
master.innokick(at)hes-so.ch
