MSc in Innovation and Technology for Education

Copernia's pioneering programme, the Master of Science in Innovation and Technology for Education, is designed to empower you as a future educational leader

The MSc in Innovation and Technology for Education is designed to equip you - future leader - with the knowledge and skills to transform the education sector. The program guides you through a carefully structured learning journey across four semesters (120 ECTS):

Semester 1: Foundations in Education and Technology

30 ECTS

We build a solid understanding of educational theories, digital pedagogies, and emerging technologies that are reshaping how we teach and learn. Develop critical frameworks for analyzing educational challenges and opportunities in the digital age.

Semester 2: Advanced Studies and Applied Projects

30 ECTS

Deepen your expertise through more specialized coursework while applying your knowledge to collaborative innovation projects. Work with peers to design, develop, and test solutions to real educational challenges under expert guidance.

Semester 3: Choose your Impact – with a Dual Specialization Pathways

30 ECTS

Customize your learning experience through our innovative dual specialization approach. Select from our "Innovation Track" topical specializations (Educational Design, Learning Technologies, EdTech Entrepreneurship, or Learning Analytics) to develop focused expertise. Then, apply this knowledge within your chosen sector (Higher Education, K12, or Continuous Training) to prepare for targeted impact in specific educational contexts.

Semester 4: Internship & Applied Research Thesis

30 ECTS

Gain valuable professional experience through a guided internship with leading organizations in the education and technology sectors. Complete your studies with an applied research thesis that demonstrates your ability to address complex educational challenges through innovation.

The curriculum seamlessly combines rigorous academic theory with hands-on practice, allowing you to develop practical expertise in educational innovation, AI integration, and learning technologies. Throughout the program, you'll build a professional portfolio showcasing your ability to lead meaningful change in diverse educational settings.

Master the fundamentals : Learn, build, impact

Semester 1

The Role of Education in Sociaty
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Cognitive & Social Aspects of Learning Fundamentals
(5 ECTS, Lecture & Tutorial)

Pedagogical Innovation
(5 ECTS, Lecture & Tutorial)

Technology Innovation
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Research Project in Educational Management
(10 ECTS, Workshop)

Semester 2

Global Educational Perspective in The Age of AI
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Technology Innovation
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Advanced Cognitive and Social Aspects of Learning in the age of AI
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Augmenting Educational Management Systems & Solutions
(5 ECTS, Lecture & Tutorial)

Research Project in Educational Management
(10 ECTS, Workshop)

Semester 3

Research Design
(Exposé Master Thesis)
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Topical Specialization
(10 ECTS)

Sectorial Specialization Module
(5 ECTS)

Semester 4

Problem solving & entrepreneurship in developing schools, L&D & EdTech
(5 ECTS, Seminar)

Master’s Thesis
(15 ECTS)

Internship
(10 ECTS, 3 months)

Choose your path to impact

Management of Educational & Training Institutions
(10 ECTS, Seminar)

Advanced Studies in Neuro- & Cognitive Sciences Applied to Education
(10 ECTS, Seminar)

Data Science & AI in Education
(10 ECTS, Seminar)

Universal Design for Learning
(10 ECTS, Seminar)

Sectorial Specialization Module: Primary & Secondary Education
(5 ECTS)

Innovative pedagogy for primary and secondary education (K12)
(5 ECTS, lecture & tutorial)

Educational policies and systems for primary and secondary education (K12)
(5 ECTS, seminar)

Current research in primary and secondary education (K12)
(5 ECTS, seminar)

Sectorial Specialization Module:
Higher Education
(5 ECTS)

Pedagogical strategies and quality assurance for higher education
(5 ECTS, lecture & tutorial)

Management and governance of innovation in higher education
(5 ECTS, seminar)

Current research issues in higher education
(5 ECTS, seminar)

Sectorial Specialization Module:
Continuous Training (B2C and B2B)
(5 ECTS)

Management of learning & development in an industry context
(5 ECTS, lecture & tutorial)

Technology and innovation in continuing education
(5 ECTS, seminar)

Current research issues in continuing education
(5 ECTS, workshop)

Your Career: Shaping the future of education

Beyond an exclusive degree, your pathway to impact

As a Copernia graduate, you won't just enter the job market - you will transform it. Your M.Sc. in Innovation and Technology for Education prepares you to lead at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation during an era of unprecedented technological and societal change.

The skills you will develop at Copernia position you not just for existing roles, but for emerging opportunities that are reshaping how the world learns and works. Your career won't just follow trends - it will create them.

Your Future Career Pathways

Transform Educational Institutions: lead change where it matters most

You will be equipped to drive innovation within schools, universities, and corporate learning environments. You will become a key driver of change – shaping and deploying forward-looking educational strategies, through roles such as:

Academic Director – Reimagine curriculum and learning approaches across departments
Chief Learning Officer – Develop comprehensive learning strategies for entire organizations
Innovation Director – Lead digital transformation initiatives within educational institutions
School Principal/Administrator – Create forward-thinking educational environments

Design the Future of Learning: Create Experiences That Change Lives

Your expertise will enable you to design and implement cutting-edge learning experiences and solutions, that articulate cognitive insights with the power of AI-powered platforms or immersive learning solutions through positions such as:

Learning Experience Designer – Craft innovative, learner-centered educational journeys
Director of Teaching & Learning – Develop pedagogical approaches that leverage new technologies
Educational Technology Specialist – Select and implement tools that enhance learning outcomes
Innovation Program Manager – Lead initiatives that transform traditional education models
Digital Learning Architect – Build comprehensive online and hybrid learning environments

Launch and Grow Your Own EdTech Venture

If you dream of building the next big innovation in education, this programme provides the entrepreneurial toolkit to succeed. Many graduates go on to become EdTech Startup Founders, Learning Venture Directors, or Education Technology Product Managers, driving change through new technologies and methodologies.

Pioneer EdTech Innovation: Build Solutions That Scale Globally

Your entrepreneurial toolkit will prepare you to build the next big innovation you dream of, to launch and grow ventures that address educational challenges, with new technologies and methodologies – with such positions like:

EdTech Startup Founder – Create companies that solve pressing educational problems
Learning Venture Director – Lead investment in promising educational innovations
Education Product Manager – Develop technology products that transform how people learn
EdTech Consultant – Guide organizations through educational technology implementation
Education Innovation Researcher – Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the sector

A Booming Industry Awaiting Your Leadership

The education sector is undergoing radical transformation, creating unprecedented demand for your expertise:

€350 billion – Projected size of the EdTech industry by 2030
13.4% annual growth – Making education technology one of the fastest-expanding sectors globally
Skills gap – Critical shortage of professionals who understand both education and technology

Your Copernia Career Advantage

What sets you apart as a Copernia graduate in this competitive landscape?

Cross-disciplinary expertise spanning cognitive science, technology, education, and business
Industry-relevant curriculum designed in collaboration with leading universities, businesses, and EdTech pioneers
Hands-on innovation experience through real-world projects, internships, and applied research that builds your portfolio
Global perspective and network gained through your semester abroad in Paris, Munich, or Nicosia, and connections with our international faculty
Entrepreneurial mindset developed by learning from successful startup founders, education leaders, and technology innovators
Forward-thinking approach that anticipates rather than merely responds to educational challenges

As education undergoes its most significant transformation in generations, your Copernia degree positions you to lead this revolution - creating impact that extends far beyond your own career to shape how millions will learn tomorrow.