Official qualification
Online
Turn ideas into projects of value
Design innovative business models, drive entrepreneurial initiatives and lead transformation projects in startups and companies in constantly changing business environments.
Throughout the Master’s programme, you will develop a strategic understanding of the entrepreneurial process and innovation, acquiring the tools needed to design and validate business models, identify opportunities in emerging markets, and manage transformation projects in both start-ups and established companies. The programme’s approach combines business strategy, innovation, technology and data analytics, training professionals to make informed decisions in complex and changing environments.
Learning is underpinned by methodologies specific to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, geared towards experimentation, critical thinking and solving real-world problems. Through project-based work, case studies and the progressive development of entrepreneurial initiatives, students learn to transform ideas into viable, scalable and sustainable value propositions.
This Master’s programme not only trains entrepreneurs but also professionals equipped to drive innovation within organisations, lead teams, coordinate the development of new products or services, and actively participate in business transformation processes. All of this is delivered with a clear professional focus, aligned with current market demands and the development of key employability skills.
Throughout the Master’s programme, you will develop key skills to design, drive and manage innovation and entrepreneurship projects, applicable to start-ups, organisations and business environments undergoing transformation.
Transform the way you work with generative artificial intelligence. This micro-credential enables you to apply tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini in information analysis, content creation and decision-making, integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible way in real professional environments.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to manage teams, communicate effectively and solve problems in real-world environments, combining personal leadership techniques with practical productivity and collaboration tools.
First year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Subjects | Subject* Character | Credits |
| Methodologies of entrepreneurship and innovation - Disciplined Entrepreneurship | OB | 9 |
| Digital Transformation and Business Automation | OB | 6 |
| Financial Strategy and FinTech for Entrepreneurs and SMEs | OB | 6 |
| Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship and SMEs | OB | 3 |
| Open Innovation and Lean Startup | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 |
SECOND YEAR
| Subjects | Subject* Character | Credits |
| Data-Driven Decision Making and Business Analytics | OB | 6 |
| E-commerce and Consumer Experience | OB | 6 |
| Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovative Team Management | OB | 6 |
| External Academic Internships | OB | 6 |
| Master's Thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 |
*Character: FB: Basic Training, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Optional; CF: Complementary training.
The Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is developed with a methodology oriented towards the practical application of learning, with a 60% practical and 40% theoretical approach that allows students to apply their knowledge from day one.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
The Online Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is aimed at university graduates interested in developing advanced skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and business development, with application in different types of organisations and business sectors.
Access qualifications
University graduates from areas related to business management, economics, innovation or technology applied to business, among others, have direct access to the master's degree, without the need to take additional courses:
Educational complements
University graduates from other fields may access the master's degree provided they can accredit previous knowledge in the field of business, by means of at least one of the following criteria:
Otherwise, they must take the training complement: Fundamentals of Business Management and Innovation (6 ECTS).
If you have any doubts about your access route, request information and an academic advisor will provide you with personalised guidance.
The Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship includes 6 ECTS of curricular and compulsory External Academic Internships, integrated within the syllabus as a key part of the training process.
Internships allow students to apply the knowledge acquired during the master's degree in a real professional environment, participating in projects related to innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation in companies or organisations.
Through this experience, students work on real projects, learn first-hand how innovation processes work in different sectors and develop key professional skills such as decision-making, teamwork and project management in real business contexts.
In addition, the internships facilitate direct contact with the business and entrepreneurial ecosystem, reinforcing employability and favouring the creation of professional relationships that can lead to future job opportunities.
Among the collaborating entities in which students can develop internships are companies and organisations from different sectors, especially linked to innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and business consultancy, such as, for example:
A maximum of 6 ECTS credits may be recognised by accreditation of work and professional experience, due to the configuration of the syllabus and the impossibility of partial recognition per subject.
The following subjects may be recognised, provided that the experience accredits the acquisition of the same competences:
The professional experience must be directly related to the competences, skills and knowledge of the master's degree, and have a minimum duration of 12 months in functions equivalent to the subjects to be recognised.
The experience must be accredited by means of:
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
Scholarships and Financial Support for Studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Community of Madrid
Financial support for students with a disability of 33 per cent or more who are studying at universities or higher education institutions specialising in the arts in the Community of Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10 per cent discount on tuition fees.
If you have an immediate family member (up to the second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll be eligible for a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
Recognised for helping to shape your career
The rankings place UAX amongst the best universities in Spain for graduate employability, innovation and an educational model that is closely linked to the world of work.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
According to the Forbes 2025 List, UAX is positioned in the TOP 2 Spanish Universities in the adoption of Generative AI in the training of its students, developing innovative learning tools and models aligned with technological evolution.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
The UAX promotes the culture of quality among the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management is ultimately responsible, ensuring that the planning of the system is implemented to effectively meet the quality objectives, the satisfaction of needs, requirements and expectations of customers and interested parties.
The responsible bodies are:
- Governing Council: the highest decision-making body in the academic sphere and responsible for the deployment of improvement in academic processes. It is made up of the Rector, the Vice-Rectors, the Deans, the Secretary General and the Directorate of Student Services. Those responsible for the areas of Talent and Technology also participate.
- Faculty/Centre Board: body for monitoring the deployment of academic processes at faculty level. It is made up of the head of the faculty, the heads of studies of the degree programmes and the quality coordinator.
- Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee (SIM): responsible for ensuring academic quality and compliance with the commitments made in the programme report. It is made up of the head of studies, lecturers, the quality manager and at least one student.
This organisational structure channels two-way communication of the different improvement actions and ensures the construction of a quality culture at the University.
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