Entrepreneurship, Master of Arts

Become a company founder in parallel with your studies

The Entrepreneurship Master program is oriented towards individuals who plan to found a company, who are already in the process of incorporation, or who are striving towards a position which encompasses entrepreneurial or innovation-focused tasks (e.g. venture-capital organization, incorporation consulting, incubating, etc.)

The degree program aims to convey subject-specific knowledge that is required for founding of a company and prepares the student to establish a business on market for the long-term perspective.

Students acquire skills in business administration, law, and information systems, all of which enabling them to master tasks along the domains of

• Organization and Management (1^st semester)
• Development of Business Models (2^nd semester)
• Founding of Companies (3^rd semester)

Program Uniqueness

• Within the scope of the program, the student is offered to transform a business idea into a real founding project, or to actively participate in one. For such endeavors, students are supported in subject matters through instructors and are coached through experienced experts.
• The student’s business ideas may be financially supported through a capital fund which has been specifically been created for this program.
• Attendance requirements are specifically adapted to the requirements of active entrepreneurs and allow time frames for the practical realization of entrepreneurial activities
• Work in small class sizes facilitates discussion and joint solving of individual questions and challenges of the incorporation process
• Students profit from mutual exchange of experiences and remain connected to classmates and instructors after graduation through the university alumni network.

The regular duration of the program is four semesters. Language of instruction is English.