MBA in
Business Innovation
An innovation-focused MBA designed for working professionals – with real-world cases from family businesses, fintech ventures, platforms and global corporations alike.
- 1-2 years
- 100% online
- 120 credits
Business Innovation
Prepare to lead innovation – in established companies, family businesses or your own venture.
MBA in Business Innovation
A specialization within EIASM’s MBA portfolio for professionals who want to lead through innovation – in an established company, a family business or a venture of their own. The program runs across 12 courses and 120 credits, combining a shared MBA core with 4 courses that go deep on the challenges innovation leaders actually face.
The specialization is built around the areas where innovation leadership is won or lost:
- Business Model Innovation – how value is created, captured and reinvented across markets and industries
- Digital Business and Markets – how platforms, ecosystems and digital-first competitors are reshaping entire sectors
- Financial Technology and Strategy – how digital transformation is restructuring payments, banking and capital markets
- Corporate Risk and Governance – how organizations are governed, held accountable and rebuilt after failure
Every course draws on real company cases from corporations, fintech ventures, platforms and family businesses across developed and emerging markets – frameworks you can apply in the market you actually work in.
Relevant across senior corporate roles, family business succession, fintech ventures and entrepreneurship. Explore the full case library below – or design your own path with our tailor-made MBA.
Earn Credential Your Career Deserves
Years of practical track record need an academic foundation to match. This program delivers the formal MBA recognition that opens senior roles internationally – and signals serious managerial credibility wherever you work.
Step into Innovation Leadership
Move toward Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Strategy, founder or senior advisory roles where the ability to spot, design and execute new business models defines who leads – and who follows.
Decide with Clarity in a Disrupting World
Master the frameworks that turn business model innovation, platform strategy and digital disruption from buzzwords into disciplined, repeatable decisions you can defend in the boardroom.
Read Models, Markets and Disruption Like a Pro
From fintech reshaping money to platforms reshaping entire industries – build the analytical fluency to see where real value is shifting, not just what the headlines say.
Program Structure & Curriculum
Core courses
Market Instability and Contagion Analysis
8 CreditsProject Management Leadership
8 CreditsResearch Methodology
8 CreditsStatistics for Strategic Decisions
8 CreditsStrategic Analysis Through Simulations
8 CreditsStrategic Human Resource Management
8 CreditsStrategic Marketing for Growth
8 CreditsStrategic Thinking for Executives
8 CreditsSpecialization
Business Model Innovation
8 CreditsCorporate Risk and Governance
8 CreditsDigital Business and Markets
8 CreditsFinancial Technology and Strategy
8 CreditsMaster thesis
THESISTotal Credits
120 CreditsGlimpse Into Globally-Sourced Case Library
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Currency and sovereign debt risk through the European debt crisis, Argentine currency devaluations, and shifting monetary policy across major economies
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International expansion risks examined through Uber's global rollout challenges, Alibaba's international growth strategy, and mining companies operating across multiple African countries
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Regulatory sandbox models in the UK and Singapore compared with more restrictive environments that shape bank-fintech collaboration
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Mobile payment dominance across Alipay and GrabPay in Asia-Pacific, contrasted with open banking shaped by PSD2 in European markets
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Robo-advisory competition through Nutmeg in the UK, Wealthfront in the US, and platforms navigating Australia's superannuation and Hong Kong's wealth management sectors
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Digital marketplace dominance examined through MercadoLibre in Latin America, Jumia in Africa, and Flipkart in India
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Reputational crisis management at Samsung during the Galaxy Note crisis, Volkswagen's emissions scandal, and Nestlé's water rights controversies worldwide
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Corporate digital transformation compared across ING Bank, Ping An Insurance, and Banco Bradesco on three continents
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Omnichannel transformation at traditional retailers Zara in Spain and Uniqlo in Japan, blending digital and physical operations across different consumer cultures
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Digital-first banking reimagined by DBS in Singapore and Nubank in Brazil, two very different paths to the same customer revolution
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Supply chain and operational risk explored through Unilever, Maersk, and infrastructure operators across emerging markets in Africa
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Platform ecosystem strategies at Apple, Google, Salesforce, and how Paytm and Ant Financial built rival ecosystems in emerging markets
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How DBS in Singapore, BBVA in Spain, and JPMorgan Chase each built different strategies to compete with fintech disruptors
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Retail data competition through the lens of Tesco in the UK and Target in the US, and how customer intelligence drives competitive advantage
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How Alibaba, Jumia, and Rappi built multi-sided digital platforms across China, Africa, and Latin America
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Governance models compared across Germany, Scandinavia, Anglo-Saxon markets, and state-owned enterprises in China and the Middle East
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Subscription and recurring revenue models examined through Netflix's regional content strategies and Rolls-Royce's power-by-the-hour aerospace transformation
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How Alibaba, Amazon, and Uber use dynamic pricing and digital economics to win markets globally
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Financial risk management compared across Basel III European banks, Islamic banking in the Middle East, and fintech risk approaches in Kenya and India
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Payment innovation strategies at Square, Stripe, and Mercado Pago, each built for different markets and regulatory realities
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Digital wallet strategy through India's UPI ecosystem, contactless adoption in Nordic countries, and mobile money innovation in Kenya
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Enterprise risk management in practice at Nestlé in Switzerland, Toyota in Japan, and Petrobras in Brazil, showing how culture and regulation shape risk approaches
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Central bank digital currencies from the Bahamas' Sand Dollar to China's digital yuan and their implications for traditional banking and payments
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Blockchain and crypto strategies compared across Switzerland's crypto valley, Japan's regulated exchange market, and varying global approaches to digital assets
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Value proposition design compared across Spotify in Sweden, Grab in Singapore, and MercadoLibre as each adapts its model to distinct markets and cultures
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Automotive digital strategy contrasted through BMW in Germany and BYD in China, two industry giants betting on very different digital futures
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International expansion challenges for European neobanks entering EU markets and Asian fintech companies scaling across Southeast Asia
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Fintech platforms M-Pesa in Kenya, Ant Financial in China, and Nubank in Brazil each creating entirely new business model categories from unmet needs
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Data monetization strategies at European companies navigating GDPR, contrasted with approaches from Japanese manufacturers, German industrials, and Indian software firms
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Cybersecurity and data privacy governance across GDPR in Europe, evolving frameworks in Asia and the Americas, and climate risk disclosure from France to voluntary markets
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Business model reinvention at scale through Maersk in Denmark and Tata Group in India, each transforming operations while sustaining excellence
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Sustainable and impact-driven business models built by Patagonia, Interface, and Grameen Bank across the US, global markets, and Bangladesh
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Lessons in governance failure and recovery through the Wirecard collapse, the transformation of Tata Group, and Canadian banks during the 2008 financial crisis
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Alternative lending strategies at LendingClub, Zopa, and Ant Financial across three distinct regulatory and credit environments
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Data strategy and privacy regulation explored through Google, Baidu, and the impact of GDPR alongside emerging frameworks in Brazil and India
What Our Students Say
Program Leadership
Innovation is not about predicting the future – it is about reading the present more clearly than your competitors. Our Business Innovation MBA is built around the case studies of companies that did exactly that, and those that famously did not.
Academic Foundation
International Accreditation
Accredited by ASIC with Premier Status (United Kingdom). The institution has also applied for IACBE accreditation and currently holds IACBE Candidate status – this is a separate process and does not constitute accreditation. EU-registered institution headquartered in Prague.
Faculty
Courses are prepared by professors who combine academic credentials with senior corporate experience – including a former Head of Market Research at Škoda Auto, executives from digital transformation, fintech and venture capital partners.
Research Access
Full access to Elsevier, Web of Science, Springer, Wiley, Cambridge Journals, EBSCOhost and dozens of other research sources throughout your studies.
Full Academic Quality
A 120-credit professional degree program concluded with a 24-credit master's thesis. The same academic substance as traditional in-person MBA programs.
Who Is This Program For?
Managers Ready to Lead Innovation
Strategy, innovation and business development professionals who want the credentials and analytical framework to match their ambition – at a local company, a regional leader or a multinational.
Leaders in Industries Facing Disruption
Managers in banking, retail, manufacturing or services whose industries are being reshaped by digital, platform and fintech competitors – and who want the toolkit to lead the response, not chase it.
Entrepreneurs and Family Business Successors
Founders, owner-operators and the next generation of family enterprises who want the rigorous management foundation to grow, modernise or reinvent the business they lead.
Future Chief Innovation and Strategy Officers
Professionals on the path toward Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Strategy, Head of Digital Transformation or board-level innovation roles where formal credentials are no longer optional.
Program Details & Investment
Programme Details
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, or
- 2+ years of managerial experience (assessed individually)
1. One-time payment
A discount of €300 is applicable to total fees when paid in full at enrolment.
2. Monthly payment plan
Up to 4 installments are possible during the first 12 months after enrollment.
Studies Built Around Your Life
We do not ask working professionals, founders and ambitious students to put their lives on hold. The program adapts to your reality – not the other way around.
Truly Asynchronous
No mandatory log-ins, no fixed class times. You study according to the time zone where you live - Prague, Dubai, Jakarta or São Paulo.
Multilingual Accessibility
Nearly all course videos include subtitles in 40+ languages. The platform is fully compatible with browser-based translation tools.
Flexible Study Extension
If work keeps you busier than expected, you can extend your studies at no additional cost.
Responsive Student Support
Study Department responds within 2 business days. No call centers, no tickets - just direct contact.
How to Apply?
Submit Application
Complete the online form and upload your documents (CV, diploma).
Interview & Acceptance
Admissions team reviews your profile and contact you within 48 hours.
Enrollment
Pay tuition fees and receive immediate access to the e-learning platform.
Ready to Begin?
Ready to lead through innovation? Apply today to master innovation, strategy and the new logic of business.
Admissions team help
Discuss your eligibility and career goals with our study department.