The minor Innovation Management & Creative Leadership is... 

• A hands-on program 

• Mastering the art of innovation 

• Learning how to lead the process of developing creative solutions 

• Working from the get-go on real-world projects for leading national and international companies, for example Ikea, Rabobank or Nestlé 

• Being a part of shaping a sustainable future

 

The world is evolving at lightning speed. Competition is fierce, and product life cycles grow shorter by the day. To stay ahead, organizations are seeking tomorrow’s trailblazers—visionary professionals who combine creativity and innovation with the courage to forge new paths. 
 
This is your chance to make a difference. Join the Innovation Management & Creative Leadership program, a forward-thinking minor focused on learning-by-doing. Work together in dynamic project teams to solve real-world challenges presented by leading companies. Through this practical approach, you’ll broaden your expertise and gain valuable knowledge and experience that will benefit you throughout your entire professional career. Whether you aim to drive change and improvement through creativity, strategy, or technology. Think boldly, act with determination, and design solutions that shape the future.

By completing this minor, you will emerge as a knowledgeable, creative, and innovative leader capable of developing groundbreaking businesses. You will learn to identify real innovation challenges, generate new ideas, and develop and test concepts using the innovation cycle, research methodologies, creative techniques, and innovative tools. You will gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, international, and culturally diverse context, all while adopting an open mind, and an entrepreneurial, responsible, and creative mindset. 

 

There are no specific entry requirements. However, it’s important to consider: is the Innovation Management & Creative Leadership minor the right choice for me? 

• Are you curious and open to new ideas, people, technology and cultures?   

• Do you want to master the process of developing and implementing   
  new products, services, ideas or systems?  

• Are you eager to work on real-life challenges for actual clients in an interactive, creative, and hands-on environment? 

• Do you wish to explore and enhance your creative leadership skills to discover the ideal balance between creativity, practicality, and business value—what we call the "Innovation Sweet Spot"? 

Can you answer these questions with a wholehearted ‘yes’? Then this minor is made for you! 

In addition to actively participating in workshops, students are required to complete various projects, both individually and in groups. The learning outcomes will be assessed through an individual presentation and a portfolio. Midway through the minor, you will undergo an assessment by a panel of two teachers. At the end of the minor, during the final high-stakes assessment, you will present and discuss your growth and development as a business innovator. Based on your activities throughout the course, the teaching staff will make a well-informed decision. If you demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes, you will be awarded 30 ECTS.

Important: 

Level 

Bachelor's level 

Start of programme 

End of August 

Credits 

30 ECTS 

Duration 

20 weeks, 1 semester / 30 ECTS credits  

Number of participants  

A minimum of 20 students   

Tuition fees 

• Exchange students 
  As an exchange student, you will continue to pay tuition fees to your home institution. This means you do not have to pay tuition fees to Avans. 

• Other students  
  If your university is not a partner of Avans University of Applied Sciences, you can join us as a full-fee paying student. For more details, please contact the Avans International Office on +31 88 - 525 80 01 or at internationaloffice@avans.nl. 

Location 

Statenlaan 29-67, Den Bosch (The Netherlands)

Contact

minoren.binno.denbosch@avans.nl

 

Read more about the minor in our magazine.