The EMMIE program is funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) program which seeks to grant financial assistance to the very best students.
Erasmus Mundus Master in Impact Entrepreneurship (EMMIE) is a specially designed and dedicated master’s program for those who wish to contribute to the transition of our society into a more sustainable and inclusive world through the implementation of entrepreneurial projects.
To a large extent, they will also develop a different mindset from “usual” entrepreneurs, including a clear understanding of the purpose (the Why?) and the integration of a balanced consideration of stakeholders in the business model. As impact entrepreneurship requires very creative and interdisciplinary approaches, the program will recruit candidates from a wide variety of academic disciplines. The ambition is to recruit among those brightest candidates who have this burning desire to build a better world.
Offered 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.
Application Process
Go to European Commission on emmie.wikiflow.io 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.
Required Documents:
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.
