MA in Leading Innovation and Change — Study Online from France

Imagine steering bold ideas from concept to impact—without putting your life in France on pause. The MA in Leading Innovation and Change, offered in exclusive partnership between York St John University and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to lead transformation with confidence while you continue living and working in France. Designed for ambitious professionals, this master’s connects advanced theory with practical, real-world application across industries and borders.

With a curriculum built for the realities of modern leadership, you’ll gain the strategic vision, change management toolkit, and innovation mindset to move teams and organisations forward. Study fully online, on your schedule, and join a global community of peers and faculty who bring experience from world-renowned institutions and companies. Whether you’re accelerating your current trajectory or preparing for a new role, this programme provides a flexible, international pathway to leadership.

Because innovation and change are universal, the concepts you learn are relevant across sectors and countries—equipping you to create value in France and beyond. And thanks to the programme’s flexible, mobile-first design, you can learn anywhere—from a Lyon coworking space, a Paris apartment, or while travelling for business.

A British Degree with Global Recognition

Earning a British postgraduate degree is a powerful signal to employers. It reflects rigorous academic standards, critical thinking, and a commitment to professional excellence. Graduating from this programme gives you an internationally recognised qualification that opens doors across Europe and worldwide.

In an increasingly competitive market, a British master’s can strengthen your credibility with boards, clients, and stakeholders. Whether your next step is within a multinational in France or an international venture, your degree helps validate your expertise and your readiness to lead complex change.

Complete 100% Online, in as little as undefined

Your time is valuable. This programme is designed to be completed entirely online—no campus visits required—so you can progress without relocating or disrupting your work and personal life. Move through the materials at a pace that suits your commitments.

With structured learning pathways and clear milestones, you’ll keep momentum from the first day to graduation. The flexibility to complete the programme in as little as undefined gives you room to accelerate when you can and manage work peaks when you need to.

No Fixed Class Times: Learn on Your Schedule

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times and dates. You choose when to learn: early mornings before meetings, lunchtime study bursts, or evenings after the workday. The learning design respects the realities of professional life in France, including time-zone considerations and travel.

This asynchronous approach puts you in control. Engage with lectures, case studies, and discussions when you are most focused—without compromising your responsibilities to clients, colleagues, or family.

Truly Mobile Learning, Even Offline

Study wherever work and life take you. Our mobile app lets you download course materials and lectures to access offline, so you can keep learning on the TGV, during a flight, or from a quiet café—even without an internet connection. When you’re back online, your progress synchronises seamlessly.

This portability turns downtime into forward motion. Whether you’re between meetings in La Défense, visiting clients in Lyon, or travelling for a project, your campus travels with you.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real Work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open-book assessments designed to mirror how leaders actually work: evaluating evidence, synthesising insights, and applying frameworks to messy, real-world challenges. You’ll be assessed on your ability to think, not just recall.

This approach builds practical confidence. You’ll refine your judgment, formulate compelling arguments, and develop solutions that you can take back to your team the next day—bridging learning and impact.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Your tutors and faculty include graduates of globally respected universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring academic rigour and real-world experience to every module.

Through feedback, mentoring, and discussion, you’ll benefit from their guidance on applying theory to practice—gaining perspectives that reflect both scholarly excellence and the realities of organisational life.

A Truly Global Classroom

Join a diverse student community representing more than 130 countries. You’ll collaborate with peers from different sectors and cultures, expanding your network and broadening your perspective—an essential advantage for leaders navigating international environments.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Crédit Agricole, Renault, Luis Vuiton, AXA, EDF, Sanofi, Accor, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible Payment Options

Invest in your future with payment terms designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you spread the cost over time while you study.

By aligning payments with your monthly budgeting, you can progress in your career development without delaying your goals or straining your cash flow.

How This Degree Accelerates Careers in France

France leads Europe’s energy transition and infrastructure modernisation—spanning renewables, nuclear, grid digitisation, and sustainable mobility. The competencies you gain in innovation leadership and change management equip you to guide transformation within complex organisations, collaborate across stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact in areas closely aligned with national priorities.

In France’s globally influential consumer sectors—including luxury, retail, hospitality, and tourism—organisations are reimagining client experience, supply chains, and sustainability. With this master’s, you can help teams pilot new concepts, scale digital initiatives, and manage cultural change—turning creative ideas into resilient, brand-strengthening innovations.

France’s advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and technology ecosystems are driven by continuous improvement, R&D, and international collaboration. Whether your ambition is to lead agile product development, orchestrate cross-functional transformations, or foster innovation partnerships, the programme’s tools and frameworks support you in driving performance and building future-ready capabilities across French and multinational environments.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re ready to lead with confidence and shape the future from right here in France, take the next step. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, admissions, and how the programme can align with your goals.

Your journey to mastering innovation and change starts with a single click. Request our course catalogue and discover how you can study flexibly, connect globally, and graduate with a British degree recognised around the world.