Erasmus Mundus Master in
Impact Entrepreneurship Programme 2024.
The Erasmus Mundus Master
in Impact Entrepreneurship (EMMIE) is a pioneering academic program generously
funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM)
initiative. This esteemed initiative is aimed at providing financial support to
exceptional students who aspire to make a meaningful contribution to the
transformation of our society into a more sustainable and inclusive world,
driven by innovative entrepreneurial projects.
EMMIE stands as a beacon
for those individuals who are passionate about creating positive societal
impact through entrepreneurship. This master’s program is meticulously designed
to not only equip students with essential entrepreneurial skills but also
instill in them a distinctive mindset that goes beyond conventional entrepreneurship.
EMMIE fosters a profound understanding of purpose, emphasizing the “Why?”
behind entrepreneurial endeavors, and promotes a holistic consideration of
stakeholders in the business model.
A remarkable aspect of
EMMIE is its commitment to diversity and interdisciplinarity. Impact
entrepreneurship demands creative and multifaceted approaches to address
complex challenges. As such, the program actively seeks candidates from diverse
academic backgrounds, drawing from a broad spectrum of disciplines. The ultimate
goal is to identify and enroll the most brilliant and passionate individuals
who are driven by an unwavering desire to contribute to the creation of a
better world.
In essence, EMMIE
represents a unique opportunity for aspiring change-makers and social
innovators to embark on a transformative educational journey. Through this
program, students not only gain the knowledge and skills necessary to drive
entrepreneurial projects but also cultivate a profound sense of purpose and
responsibility towards society. EMMIE is a testament to the European
Commission’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of impact-driven
entrepreneurs who will lead the way in building a more sustainable and
inclusive world.
Benefits
In getting exposed to
Impact entrepreneurship, participants will develop their ability to constantly
manage the right balance between People, Planet, and Profit. To bring, on the
market, entrepreneurial projects pretending to have a significant impact on
some of the 17 SDGs, participants will acquire:
· A
deep understanding of the challenges that need to be addressed;
· Relevant
methodologies to analyze the ecosystems related to these challenges;
· A
smart strategy to identify the most effective leverages to act in order to
optimize the impact;
· The
use of specific business models that fits the 3Ps approach.
Requirements For the
Erasmus Mundus Master in Impact Entrepreneurship Programme
· The
EMMIE program is open to individuals of all academic backgrounds and of all
nationalities. Individuals must be present on-site and in-person for the full
duration of the 18-month program.
·
Candidates must have completed at minimum
an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 240 ECTS.
·
Candidates must submit a copy of their
final transcript and university degrees in order to be eligible for the
upcoming cohort. Candidates who are currently completing their degree and have
not completed their final exams prior to the application deadline are not
eligible.
·
The program is of an interdisciplinary
nature and therefore, there are no disciplinary requirements set to have a
diploma from a particular field of study. All fields of academic study are
welcome to apply.
· The
2023 program starts in Zagreb on the 1st of September 2023. Each student is
free to arrive in Zagreb when they wish, however, scholarship funding will
begin on the first day of the program. Students are suggested to arrive prior
to the program start date to ensure they have sufficient time to register with
the Croatian government and complete administrative duties.
Selection Criteria For
Erasmus Mundus Master in Impact Entrepreneurship (EMMIE) 2024-2026 Cohort
All applications are
subjected to an initial review to ensure eligibility requirements are met and
documentation submitted is complete.
Applications are then reviewed by members of the EMMIE selection
committee with representatives of all hosting institutions and the final
selection is based on consensus agreement. The selection procedure is based on
academic qualifications, with a focus on the following indicators:
· Academic
background
· Motivation
letter
· Language
skills
· Entrepreneurial
experience and/or ongoing projects.
· Documents
Required for Application
The following documents
will be required to complete an application:
· An
English translation of your passport AND of your birth certificate (if
available)*. Please upload these documents together in a PDF.
· A
photo (jpeg format).
· A
current CV in English (please use the Europass CV format:
https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv) The CV should include academic studies,
employment history, certificates or awards received in the past 5 years, etc.
· A
personal motivation letter in English outlining why you are interested in the
EMMIE program and ideas for the start-up company which will be developed during
the program (maximum 2 pages).
· A
copy of all higher education diplomas (Bachelor’s degree AND Master’s degree if
applicable) AND a transcript of records in ENGLISH. All documents must be
officially certified by the issuing institution. A certified English
translation will be required for successful candidates when applying for
international travel documents. *
· An
English Language Proficiency test/document for individuals who have not
successfully completed a full university degree in English.
· TOEFL
and IELTS tests are accepted, Duolingo tests will not be accepted. The English
proficiency minimum across all competencies is a minimum of B2, however, C1 is
highly recommended.
· If
your higher education degree was fully taught in English, the language
proficiency test is not required.
· If
you are applying for a scholarship, please describe your interest in a full or
partial scholarship (1 page maximum).
· Two
recommendation letters were written by two different individuals. Letters must
be submitted in English. Academic and/or professional references are
acceptable. Letters from co-workers, family, and friends are not accepted.
· OPTIONAL:
If you already have a well-developed entrepreneurial project that you plan to
implement during your master’s, please provide a short (one-page) description
addressing: (1) the problem you plan to address; (2) the solution you wish to
implement, and (3) the current state of development of your project.
· If
you live in a country other than that of our passport/nationality (for example,
you have a Canadian passport but live in Belgium), an official document issued
within 12 months of the submission deadline showing your place of residence
must be submitted. The place of residence could be verified based on the
provision of the documents listed on the PRADO website
(https://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/fr/search-by-document-country.html) if
it mentions a place of residence and is dated. If this is not the case, an
applicant can send any other document considered appropriate. For example:
– a residence certificate
issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality’s normal registration
rules;
– a certificate from the
candidate’s place of work, study, or training issued by the employer or
institution in question.
In the absence of such
documents, alternatives such as renting contracts, and phone and electricity
bills may be requested.
Method of Application
Visit The Official
Website to Apply
All applications go
through the same selection process regardless of the student’s gender. However,
for students who are at the same level and have the same qualifications,
priority will be given to under-represented genders. Students with special
needs are encouraged to apply to the program and should inform the
administrative coordinator upon application, to allow us to take the necessary
measures of care if the student is finally admitted to the program.
Application Deadline: May
31, 2024.