Master in Strategy and Innovation Management (S.I.M.)

• The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)
• The holder of the degree shows initiative and takes responsibility in order to help create value for an organization. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)
• The holder of the degree actively monitors developments in business science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)
• The holder of the degree works in a diverse team and displays leadership skills with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to management problems. (Teamwork)
• The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)
• The holder of the degree shows autonomy in conducting a literature review. (Research skills)
• The holder of the degree shows autonomy in drawing up a research plan. (Research skills)
• The holder of the degree shows autonomy in implementing scientific research methods. (Research skills)
• The holder of the degree shows autonomy in analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, and reporting research results. (Research skills)
• The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of stakeholders when making decisions in an organizational context. (Stakeholder awareness)
• The holder of the degree formulates proposals for the improvement of business processes in an international context. (Stakeholder awareness)
• The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness)
• The holder of the degree is able to address complex management issues from a strategic and conceptual perspective by adapting and applying management paradigms in general, and in particular paradigms from their specialization. (Problem-solving capacity)
• The holder of the degree is able to substantiate the strategic policy choices of an organization in an evidence-based way by applying management theories in general, and in particular theories from their specialization. (Problem-solving abilities)
• The holder of the degree is able to formulate strategic solutions to create organizational value in an international context. (Program-specific competencies)
• The holder of the degree is able to make optimal use of cultural and disciplinary heterogeneity in work teams. (Program-specific competencies)

Our approach to teaching

We want to create a powerful and activating educational learning environment with a range of interactive teaching methods. Work sessions, which are organized interactively and in smaller groups, help you process the study material. You are not alone during your journey. Student-faculty interactions are a cornerstone of the educational concept of Hasselt University. The teachers and assistants are always ready to help you with both substantive, subject-related questions and with other questions that may promote your study success. The threshold between students and faculty is kept low, inside and outside courses.

Core Courses

• Business Modelling
• Leadership and Human Capital
• Applications in Business Modelling

Specialisation Courses: Strategy and Innovation Management

• Managing Digital Transformation
• Business Strategy
• Open Innovation in Business and Research
• Strategic Innovation
• Change Management
• Master’s dissertation Master of Management

The university decree for Flanders is built around a credit point system that is based on the principles of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).

Each year of a full-time degree program counts 60 ECTS. Ideally, these credits are equally spread over two semesters: 30 ECTS per semester. One credit represents a study load of 25 to 30 hours. This includes time spent in class, personal work, and exams.