Post-Graduate Course in Responsible (Intra)Entrepreneurship

1. Who Should Apply?

This course is ideal for:

  • PhD students and postdoctoral fellows considering a transition to industry
  • Young professionals with a Master’s degree (whether currently employed or seeking employment)

2. What Will You Learn?

The course is organized in 3 modules :

  • Module 1 : Online lectures  (Friday afternoon and Saturday morning; December - March; 80 hours)
    • Strategic and Operational Management 
    • Leadership and Communication 
    • Innovation and Market Dynamics 
    • Environmental and Ethical Responsibility 
  • Module 2 : Group projects (December - June; 150 hours)
    •  projects developed in close collaboration with the industry
    • teams of 6-8 from various backgrounds and universities
  • Module 3 : Individual knowledge project (60 hours)
    • design your own learning journey, through
      • (i) Self-Assessment of Skills,
      • (ii) Development of Autonomy and Reflective Skills,
      • (iii) Professional Path Construction 

Download the latest course syllabus (academic 2024-2025) 

3. How Does It Work? 

Participants work in interdisciplinary groups of 6-8 students from across Europe, collaborating on innovation challenges provided by top companies such as Open Quantum Institute (CERN), SAP, LVMH, Renault, Roche, Suez, and Safran.

4. Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10th of September (midnight)
  • Program Start: Opening Conference in Geneva, Wednesday, 19th to Friday, 21st of November 2025
  • Program Duration: 6 months (approximately 10 hours per week, scheduled on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings)

5. Registration Fees

Registration fees amount to 500€ + 103€ (state tax) and shall be paid to Sorbonne University at the start of the program.

6. Certification

Upon completion of the program, you will be awarded a 4EU+ University Diploma issued by Sorbonne University (which would be equivalent to 20 ECTS)

7. How to Apply

Interested applicants can pre-register by filling out this form. For additional questions, please email gsem-grec(at)unige.ch

Examples of Industry Projects from Previous Years:

Watch our promotional video:

Partner Universities:

GREC collaborates with the following leading European universities:

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For more information about our partner universities and the 4EU+ Alliance, please visit: https://4euplus.eu/4EU-850.html

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