MBA Open Innovation

& Emerging Technologies

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MBA Open Innovation

& Emerging Technologies

In collaboration with

from Fall 26 | H-FARM Campus| Blendedlearning |90 credits |+200 hours of training

from Fall 26 | H-FARM Campus

We live in a world where innovation can no longer be confined within corporate walls. To compete, it is necessary to open up, to share, to co-create. H-MBA in Open Innovation is designed to train leaders capable of building and orchestrating innovation ecosystems, harnessing the potential of collaborations with startups, universities, research centers, customers and industry partners.

Get ready to tackle the complexity of global markets.

Lead open innovation projects with concrete tools and strategic vision. Learn how to leverage data for better decisions, greater transparency, and sustainability through a practical approach based on real case studies.

Embark on one of the most prestigious and globally recognized educational paths in the field of management, business administration, and innovation.

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Access requirements

The Program is aimed at candidates with proven work experience of at least 5 years with strong ambition and awareness of their skills. Passion for continuous confrontation, orientation to team working, motivation and aptitude for change and innovation will be assessed at interview.

A bachelor's degree or old-school degree and at least 5 years of work experience are prerequisites .

Qualifications or experience: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent professional qualification, or significant and relevant work experience.

English language: Fluent level (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) or proven use of the language in daily work.

Professional experience: At least 5 years of work experience.

Personal attitudes: Ambition, awareness, team spirit, focus on change and innovation.

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APPLY: Click on "apply," fill out the online form, and submit your application.

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SUPPORT THE INTERVIEW: Participate in an online interview with the Orientation & Admission team

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FIND OUT THE RESULT: Receive the selection result and start your journey at H-FARM.

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The program

The H-MBA in Open Innovation is an immersive program that combines theory and practice, offering tools tounderstand and apply Open Innovation models, manage collaborations with startups, universities, and research centers, develop co-creation strategies with customers and partners, and implement corporate venturing and internal incubation processes.

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1. Management Foundations

The module is designed to explore the intricate interplay between individuals, groups and organizations, drawing on a wealth of theoretical and empirical insights from management, psychology, sociology and economics. It examines the multifaceted dynamics of organizational behavior, exploring how individuals and groups come together and are shaped by their organizational contexts. The module analyzes organizations as complex social systems, unveiling the forces that drive organizational change and adaptation. It investigates the balance between stability and innovation and the critical role of leadership in navigating turbulent environments, including theories of leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence for performance management. In addition, the module traces key evolutions in management thinking, from Scientific Management to the Human Relations Movement, to understand how past theories inform current management practices. How to create value through the effective organization and management of groups and teams is discussed. Key principles of human resource management (recruitment, training, performance), marketing (information management, communication, brand management) and finance (budgeting, risk management, cash flow) are introduced. Finally, the module analyzes more subtle but crucial aspects such as the role of aesthetics and emotions in the workplace, contemporary power dynamics, and forms of organizational resistance.

2. Managing Complexity

In an environment dominated by uncertainty, change and global interconnectedness, leading is not enough: you need to understand, adapt and inspire. This module will take you to the heart of contemporary leadership, exploring evolutionary models, communication strategies, diversity management, and ethical vision. Through hands-on experiences, real-world cases, and discussion with top leaders, you'll develop the skills to lucidly address today's complex challenges -- and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Objectives:

  1. Lead with awareness in a complex world
     Learn to manage uncertainty, risk and change by developing a flexible and strategic leadership style.

  2. Reflect on your way of being a leader
     Analyze strengths, areas for improvement, and personal biases through concrete and applicable reflective models.

  3. Make diversity and ethics your strengths
    Integrate diverse cultural perspectives, address moral dilemmas, and build leadership focused on sustainability and positive impact.

3. Managing Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Future

The Managing Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Future module is designed to explore the fundamentals of digital transformation as a critical imperative for organizations aiming for long-term sustainability. The course explores how emerging organizations must align their structures and practices with a rapidly changing digital landscape, and how established organizations also need significant transformation to meet present and future needs.

The module focuses on three key aspects:

  • Principles and Strategies of Sustainable Digital Transformation: This section explores the pivotal concepts of digital transformation and the practical challenges organizations face in managing change and stakeholder expectations. 
  • Technological and Operational Innovation in Digital Transformation: This part delves into the technological trends driving innovation and how new technologies can be leveraged to gain competitive advantage and drive transformation. 
  • Sustainability Integrated into Digital Strategy and Operations: The last section focuses on detailed analysis of the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and how to integrate it into business strategies. 

4. Strategic Management in a Dynamic World

In an ever-changing world where disruption, innovation and geopolitical complexity redefine the rules of the game every day, leading an organization requires strategic vision and adaptability.

This module will take you into the heart of contemporary business strategy, providing you with tools to analyze the competitive environment, make high-impact decisions, and design sustainable, collaborative, future-oriented strategies.

Objectives:

  1. Design effective strategies in complex contexts
    Learn to analyze dynamic environments, catch weak signals, and build sustainable competitive advantage.
  2. Make high-impact strategic decisions
    Compare options, assess risks and opportunities, and select the best course to guide your organization through change.
  3. Turns vision into concrete action
    Develops clear, measurable and results-oriented implementation plans, valuing partnership, trust and collaboration.

5. Digital Entrepreneurship

Discover how to transform ideas into high-impact digital businesses, using technological innovation as a lever to scale new markets. This module will guide you in exploring the most effective entrepreneurial techniques-from lean startups to growth hacking-and provide you with concrete tools to validate business models, monetize, and grow in a competitive and rapidly changing environment.

Objectives:

  • Leverage innovation to create business value
    Identify opportunities in digital markets, apply lean principles, and build agile and scalable business models.
  • Conquer the market with smart digital strategies
    Use digital marketing and growth hacking to reach, engage and retain your users in a targeted and creative way.
  • Monetize ideas with sustainable models
    Choose the best revenue models-subscription, freemium, advertising, data-and learn how to build businesses capable of generating value over time.

6. Innovation and Venture Capital & Fundraising

How is an innovative enterprise born? More importantly, how does it grow? In this module you will learn how to recognize a startup's potential, assess its assets, and raise capital to turn ideas into successful businesses. From reading the investor mindset to building a financial plan and analyzing a term sheet, you will gain the skills you need to move confidently through the venture capital and fundraising ecosystem.

Objectives:

  1. Assesses entrepreneurial potential with an investor's eye
     Examines team, market, and business model through the lenses of sustainability and ROI.

  2. Masters the logic of fundraising and negotiation
     Discover strategies, tools and key clauses for building effective and sustainable investment rounds.

  3. Understand fund dynamics and build a solid cap table
     Decipher the structure of VC funds, manage equity over time, and prepare your startup for growth.

7. Business Issues Report

Apply everything you learned to a real project:

  • Choose an innovation challenge relevant to your company or industry.
  • Conduct a thorough analysis, develop a strategic proposal and make recommendations.
  • Present your results in a pitch before a panel of experts.

8. Career Boost

This module is dedicated to professional empowerment. You will be guided to define your career goals and focus on your potential, elements on which you can build your visibility and enhance your value proposition to companies. By participating in a series of workshops and collaborative experiences you will improve your communication, team working and leadership skills, accelerating your professional growth. 

After completing the Master's program, you will know

Leading and managing Open Innovation processes, collaborating effectively with startups, external partners, and internal stakeholders.

Apply innovative methodologies and tools to develop cross-functional projects and promote digital and cultural transformation.

Evaluate and integrate new technologies into business models and business processes.

Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills, approaching change with strategic vision and an open mind.

Who we are looking for

Motivated professionals focused on innovation and continuous dialogue.

Managers and executives who wish to acquire skills to lead complex, cross-functional processes.

Entrepreneurs and startuppers interested in expanding their network and co-creating innovative solutions.

Consultants and innovation managers who want to support companies and organizations in their transformation processes.

The method

The MBA in Open Innovation combines moments of theoretical learning with practical experience and concrete projects, thanks to the support of managers, entrepreneurs and innovators active in major international ecosystems.

The most effective learning happens in open and dynamic contexts, where you experiment, collaborate and grow together. Through group activities, experiential workshops, and ongoing discussion with classmates and partners in our network, you will discover the value of "learning by sharing," develop leadership skills and systemic vision, and be constantly challenged to turn challenges into opportunities by exploring new models of innovation.

The project work

Our approach puts you right in the middle of the action, with hands-on, immersive experiences. With your team, you'll work on "Open Innovation Challenges," tackling real challenges proposed by partner companies. These will be unique opportunities to train strategic thinking, hone cross-industry collaboration skills, and measure yourself against complex problems, bringing innovative and scalable solutions.

Up for grabs is the chance to present your project in front of a panel of experts and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem 🚀

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Learning Experience

Our program isn’t based on traditional lectures.
At H-FARM Business School, learning is continuous and integrated; we design comprehensive educational experiences to help you achieve your goals and foster collaboration, networking, and personal growth.

Late Night
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In informal settings after class, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals who are deepening their expertise, allowing you to expand your network and create opportunities for discussion and networking.

Business cases integrated into the program

The course is not a dry list of academic concepts, but rather a continuous exploration of real-world business cases.


Project Work & Final Presentation

Many courses, especially the longer ones, include group projects that allow students to apply what they have learned in class. 


Learning Experience

Our program isn’t based on traditional lectures.
At H-FARM Business School, learning is continuous and integrated; we design comprehensive educational experiences to help you achieve your goals and foster collaboration, networking, and personal growth.

Late Night
's "Golden Hour" Speech

After class, in informal settings, you can interact with industry professionals to expand your network and create opportunities for exchange and networking.

Business cases integrated into the program

The course is not a dry list of academic concepts, but rather a continuous exploration of real-world business cases.

Project Work & Final Presentation

Many courses, especially the longer ones, include group projects that allow students to apply what they have learned in class. 

Career Boost

It consists of a series of activities focusedon professional development that will help you define your career goals and identify your strengths, with the aim of improving your communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, thereby accelerating your professional growth.

Soft skills

We believe in the value of soft skills, and in our programs we offer a structured opportunity to discuss and analyze the most in-demand soft skills today and how best to develop them by building on your own strengths.

Personal Branding

A workshop focused on using the canvas to define each student’s unique selling proposition (USP), build motivational drivers, and focus on soft skills.


Career Boost

It consists of a series of activities focusedon professional development that will help you define your career goals and identify your strengths, with the aim of improving your communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, thereby accelerating your professional growth.

Soft skills

We believe in the value of soft skills, and in our programs we offer a structured opportunity to discuss and analyze the most in-demand soft skills today and how best to develop them by building on your own strengths.

Personal Branding

A workshop focused on using the canvas to define each student’s unique selling proposition (USP), build motivational drivers, and focus on soft skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What level of seniority or professional experience is required to access the program?

The MBA in Open Innovation is designed for professionals and managers with a solid background who wish to lead innovation and digital transformation processes.
To be admitted to the program, applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree and/or at least five years of work experience, including at least two years in management positions.

We are looking for candidates with:
– strong ambition and awareness of their skills;
– passion for continuous discussion and a team-oriented approach;
– motivation and aptitude for change and innovation.

Is a specific academic qualification required, or does the assessment of work experience prevail?

At least a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required. The selection process also evaluates the candidate's professional background, motivation, and leadership potential.

What are the admission requirements for this program?

Bachelor's degree (e.g., BA, BSc, Laurea) in an appropriate field of study, such as economics, business, engineering, statistics (appropriate means a bachelor's degree with a component of mathematics or statistics), or an equivalent professional qualification, or significant demonstrable work experience relevant to the subject;
Fluent English language skills with an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent);
At least 5 years of work experience, including at least two years in a managerial role;
Strong ambition and awareness of your own skills;
Passion for continuous discussion, teamwork orientation;
Motivation and aptitude for change and innovation.

What documents and materials are required for the application?

To apply, you must submit:
– University degree
– English language certification or a letter from your employer attesting to your daily use of English in a professional setting. Alternatively, an initial assessment will be required to verify your language level
– Curriculum Vitae (CV)

How will my application be evaluated?

It will be evaluated based on the documents submitted, the opinion expressed by the Orientation & Admission team, and the program director.

When will I receive a response regarding my application?

First step: Submission of the required documents (CV, diploma, English language assessment, proven work/management experience, etc.).

Second step: Interview with the Orientation & Admission Team, aimed at assessing the candidate's requirements, within 3-5 working days of sending the documentation.

Step 3: Motivational interview with Matthew Cooper, the program director, within one week of confirmation by the Orientation & Admission Team.

Outcome: Confirmation or rejection of the candidate within 3-5 business days of the motivational interview.

Deadline for submitting documentation: January 30, 2026.

How do you balance attending the program with a busy work schedule?

The program is part-time and blended (18 months), combining face-to-face modules and online activities, allowing even those with significant work responsibilities to attend.
This training program includes only one face-to-face session every two months and two-hour online sessions in the evening during the week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). The calendar is also provided well in advance, leaving plenty of time to organize your schedule accordingly.

What does the registration fee include and not include?

The registration fee includes all teaching activities, board and lodging for activities between the start of the first day of class and the end of the last, and all Learning Experience and Career Boost activities planned throughout the course.

What qualification/certification is awarded and how is it recognized nationally and internationally?

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive an internationally recognized MBA (Master in Business and Administration) degree. Participants will also receive a diploma for completing the program and a digital open badge, which can be shared on LinkedIn in the Education section, as official certification of the skills acquired.