JUMP – from Vision to Impact

Power up your future skills! With the new Minor/LAO in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (30 ECTS), Master's students from all disciplines can enhance their profile of key future skills in an interdisciplinary setting. 

At a Glance

Develop an interdisciplinary, adaptive understanding of innovation to translate insights from your respective subject contexts into impact-oriented solutions and to act responsibly in various professional fields. Whether as a manager in the corporate world, the innovation economy, the public or non-profit sector, or even as the founder of your own start-up, act as a visionary and develop innovations with a real impact.

What can be expected

Over the course of three semesters, you will explore innovation and entrepreneurship from both academic and practical perspectives in an interdisciplinary setting. The program combines foundational knowledge, hands-on experience and interdisciplinary teamwork, supported by experts from academica, industry, and the innovation ecosysten.

Throughout the program, themes such as mindset, leadership, collaboration, and methods like value-based reflections and discussions connect the different modules and create a coherent learning journey. Learn more about the program goals and the application process.  

You will progress through a sequence of learning experiences: 

Find more information about the modules: 
Foundation Modules 
XP Labs 
Crosslisted Modules (under FAQs) 

«Students need to experience innovation, not just study it. The Minor Innovation & Entrepreneurship enables students to turn ideas into impact and shape the future by working across disciplines and connecting with role models, experts, and industry partners from Zurich’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.»

Maria Olivares, Head of Innovation UZH