MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation — Study Online from Cotonou, Benin

Bring your ambition to life without leaving Cotonou. The online MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation invites you to master the tools of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation leadership while you continue to work, care for family, and contribute to your community in Benin.

Offered in exclusive partnership between the University of Lancashire and Robert Kennedy College, this programme blends cutting-edge theory with practical application you can carry across borders and industries. You will earn a British degree, build a global network, and study entirely online from Cotonou—on your schedule, at your pace.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand out with a British postgraduate credential respected by employers and institutions around the world. Your MSc signals rigorous academic standards, critical thinking, and an ability to translate ideas into action—capabilities valued across continents and sectors.

Whether you aspire to launch a venture, step into innovation roles, or continue toward further study, graduating with a British degree equips you with a trusted, portable qualification that travels with you throughout your career.

Graduate in as Little as 1 Year, 100% Online

Accelerate your progress without pausing your life. The programme can be completed fully online in as little as one year, enabling you to achieve a major milestone quickly while maintaining momentum in your professional journey.

Focused modules and structured milestones keep you moving forward. Every week, you build expertise you can apply immediately to your current work and to future opportunities.

Truly Flexible: No Fixed Times or Dates

Busy week ahead? No problem. There is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. Learn asynchronously through digital resources and discussions that fit around your work, family, and commitments in Cotonou.

This flexibility gives you full control of when and how you learn—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends—so you never have to choose between your studies and your responsibilities.

Learn Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Study from wherever life takes you. Access your classroom on your phone or tablet through our mobile app. Download readings and watch lectures offline, so commutes, travel days, and quiet moments become productive learning time.

Whether you’re at home in Cotonou, on the move for work, or travelling, your studies stay within reach—consistent, portable, and always ready when you are.

Open-Book Assessments That Mirror Real-World Problem Solving

Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme uses open-book (open books) assessments. You’ll be challenged to locate, evaluate, and apply information—just as innovators and entrepreneurs do in the real world.

This approach elevates your ability to synthesize research, make sound judgments under ambiguity, and build evidence-based solutions—skills that employers and investors value.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Benefit from guidance by tutors and faculty who graduated from globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their international perspectives and academic depth enrich every discussion.

Mentored by such a diverse academic community, you’ll receive feedback that is both rigorous and practical, accelerating your growth as a thinker, leader, and founder.

Join a Global Community of 130+ Countries

Our classrooms are international by design. Learn alongside peers from over 130 countries, with alumni working for international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

In every module, you’ll exchange ideas with professionals who bring diverse cultural and industry insights. The connections you form can open doors, spark collaborations, and broaden your perspective far beyond borders.

Plan Your Investment with Flexible Payments

We make budgeting straightforward: programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly, interest-free instalments—allowing you to align your education with your cash flow and commitments.

This flexible model helps you stay focused on your learning goals while managing your finances with confidence.

Why This MSc Matters for Ambitious Professionals in Cotonou, Benin

Cotonou is a dynamic gateway to West African trade, anchored by the Port of Cotonou and an expanding services sector. The MSc’s innovation frameworks can help you identify inefficiencies in logistics, import/export processes, and supply-chain coordination—then design ventures or intrapreneurial projects that streamline operations, enhance transparency, and unlock new value.

Benin’s digital economy is gaining momentum, from telecommunications to fintech and e-commerce. With the programme’s emphasis on entrepreneurship strategy, opportunity recognition, and customer-centric design, you can craft scalable solutions in mobile payments, last-mile delivery, and digital marketplaces—meeting the needs of a young, connected population in Cotonou and beyond.

Agribusiness remains central to Benin’s economy, including value chains for cotton and cashew. Apply your learning to develop market-driven innovations in processing, packaging, and distribution; explore renewable energy solutions that power rural production; or build platforms that link producers with buyers across the region—transforming local strengths into internationally competitive offerings.

Your Next Step

Ready to shape ideas into impact—right from Cotonou? Request our course catalogue to explore modules, study plans, and how the online MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation can elevate your career and ambitions.