Create your startup
and obtain a Master's

Master’s in International Business Creation by UniGe with Georgetown University.
Go from ideation to closing a round with personalized guidance and a strong network in Europe and in the US.

Voss-Genoaes

Program overview

Idea stage

No business idea required

Duration

8 months, full-time, on campus

Locations

Washington, San Fransisco, New York (US), Genoa (Europe)
taught fully in English

Cohort

60% international students

Credits

60 ECTS European Master’s Degree

Admission

Applications closing on 31/08/2025

Intake

21/09/2024

Requirements

1 month internship, Bachelor's Degree, IELTS 7.0 or higher are required

Tuition

€23,000
Scholarships are available

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Launch while studying like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk but with time and support.

Genoa ES helps bright Bachelor's graduates with little experience become successful founders in both the US and EU. Through a unique mix of academia, experts, and real-world experience, you can develop the skills to create a venture, build a strong network, and obtain a Master's.

Receive personalized 1:1s guidance from 100+ startup experts at any time.

Spend 1/3 of the time with university professors and 2/3 with industry mentors.

Learn by networking and working in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Pitch in front of 100+ investors and obtain a prestigious Master's at the same time.

How the program works and what students learn

September 21st - October 20th

Learn startup theory in Washington, D.C.

How to build a solid global business - theory, policy and conflict management.

Bloomberg MBA Ranking

#1 World's most innovative & creative graduates

Key skills learned:

Law for startups

Finance for startups

Economics for startups

Lean startup principles

Grow in the US

October 21st - November 17th

Gain practical experience in New York

How to think and execute to succeed - mindset, risk management and speed.

HQ visits or mentors with experience in:

Key skills learned:

Developing an MVP

Creating a brand

Storytelling

Choosing cofounders

Validating ideas

November 18th - December 18th

Network with the best in San Francisco

How to attract the best technical talent - insights, expertise and network.

HQ visits or mentors with experience in:

Key skills learned:

Running a team

Organic growth

Retaining users

Building products

Selling

January 7th - May 28th

Build & grow your startup in Genoa

How to obtain the first customers - engineering, communication, and analysis.

Censis ranking of Italian universities

#1 Engineering in Italy

HQ visits or mentors with experience in:

Key skills learned:

Analysing your data

Growing on social media

Pricing your product

Obtaining contracts

Launching

May 30th

Pitch and graduate in Genoa

Have the chance to raise in front of 100+ investors while obtaining a Master’s.

Investors attending the demo day:

Key skills learned:

Investor relationship

Managing feedback

Planning fundraising

Pitching

Creating slides

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What our students do after the program?

75%

of our students raised funding

$320K

average raised by our students

93%

Georgetown MiM students received a job offer, Class 2022

$84,030

Georgetown MiM students starting salary, Class 2022

Recognized Connected and Prepared for both Investors and Employers

The in-depth knowledge acquired from well-known mentors ensures that the vast majority of our students successfully raise a round within 6 months of graduation. The few who don’t either join other students' startups or, thanks to the solid universities’ reputation, work in scale-ups or large corporations.

How we help students grow

Three mentor workshops per week

Throughout the week, our mentors lead 1.5-hour workshops and conduct individual 1-hour sessions with students, offering personalized guidance. They remain accessible via email or calls for ongoing support beyond the program.

Weekly one to one with a personal mentor

Our students receive personalized guidance from dedicated mentors, ensuring steady progress throughout the program. Even after completing the Master's, 85% of mentors continue to support student growth.

Who is personally guiding the students

Lifetime personalized guidance from 100+ startup experts, even if you don’t launch.

Our students always find someone who is an expert in their industry, field, and stage, available to clarify their doubts in a 1:1 meeting or make an intro whenever it's needed.

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A new program from two successful and centuries old academic institutions

Students receive a UniGe Master’s of 60 ECTS and a Georgetown certificate. Both institutions have been delivering excellent education for over 250 years, making this program recognized by employers and investors from the start.

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Georgetown University,
McDonough School of Business

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University shares Genoa ES’ passion for innovative education. In times when policy is increasingly involved in business, being pioneers in sustainable entrepreneurship, law, and policy at GU will give Genoa ES students a unique edge, along with access to a strong network.

Genoa University

Genoa University has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and excels in technical domains, making it one of the ideal universities for creating a business in Europe. Students find an environment with experience in creating startups, numerous technical talents, and custom support in their journey.

Grow surrounded by talented people

Admitted students generally completed at least 3 internships and had 1 entrepreneurial experience before joining

Get to know our cohort better

Life-changing for the students

Hands on accelerated growth

"I wasn't considering pursuing a Master's but this course is practical and opens incredible doors. It certainly is the experience that has improved me the most in my life."

Lea Delic

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

"The other students are amazing people, and mentors are incredible. Mentors are world class, but they take the time to be with you and are ready to support you 24/7."

Chalermchon Puapolthep

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

Explore life at Genoa ES

You live in stimulating cities like New York or San Francisco, explore places like Google’s Campus, and immerse yourself in a community of top experts and talent daily. Graduate with not only a strong network but memories for a lifetime.

See how life is like at Genoa ES

Application process

We work in calendar month batches, and we announce the selected students at the end of each month. From application to end the process takes about three weeks.

01

Complete the application

Start by filling out the free application form here.
Our committee of mentors will review your profile.

02

Initial call invitation

If you pass, we'll invite you to an initial call to discuss your aspirations and see if you are a good fit for us.

03

Second call Invitation

Successful candidates will be invited to a second call to delve deeper into their background and skills.

04

Monthly admission results

At the end of each calendar month, we send the admission results to applicants' email inboxes.

05

Successfully enroll

Upon acceptance, enroll successfully in the program within 10 days by paying a €2282 deposit.

Frequently asked questions

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Check out our FAQ section for answers to commonly asked questions.

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No, most of our students join without an idea. In the first two weeks of the program the mentors explore real problems that can help you find the idea you love. For the program you don't necessarily have to participate with your own project but you can also join a friend's project.
Bachelor's Degree; English proficiency - IELTS 7 Academic or equivalent; Minimum 1 month of internship experience.
You will obtain a Master’s of 60 ECTs from the University of Genoa and a certificate of modules completion from Georgetown University.
To apply, start by filling out the free application form. Our committee of mentors will review your profile. If you pass, we'll invite you to a call to delve deeper into your aspirations and see if you are a good fit for the program. At the end of each calendar month, we send the admission results to applicants' email inboxes.
The program lasts 8 months, full-time, on campus.
The tuition for academics is €23,000.
Yes, scholarships are available. Contact to the admissions team via admission@genoaes.com for more information.

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