StudyQA — Master: Entrepreneurship — SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin

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The Master's programme "Entrepreneurship" targets motivated individuals with various academic backgrounds who plan to start or are in the process of founding a new company.
The programme provides subject-specific knowledge and competencies that are required to establish a company, preparing you for the successful promotion of your business in international markets. Tailored to the stages of the founding process, you will acquire skills and in-depth knowledge that you can apply directly in real start-up projects:

Organisation and management
Business modelling, planning and implementation
International strategy and innovation management

With the support of dedicated experts and our individualised coaching approach, you will kick-start your entrepreneurial career and get ready for the global stage.

Educational organisation

First Semester - "Conceptional Development"

Economics, Organisation, and Management
Law I
Business Analysis
Marketing
Entrepreneurial Skills I
Applied Knowledge I - Ideas & Concept

Second Semester - "Business Modelling"

Theory & Frameworks of Business Models
Controlling & Governance
Information System Management
Law II
Entrepreneurial Skills II
Applied Knowledge II - Business Plan

Third Semester - "Business Implementation"

Strategic Management
Resource Management
Global Strategic Management
Law III
Entrepreneurial Skills III
Applied Knowledge III - Business Plan Evaluation & Finance

Fourth Semester - "Master's Thesis & Colloquium"

Applied Knowledge IV - Operative Management
Master's Seminar
Master's Thesis

Throughout the programme, students will continue to develop and realise real business ideas (alone or in groups) in order to foster entrepreneurial endeavours supported by a solid theoretical foundation and practically relevant abilities such as personal skills and applied knowledge.

Study abroad unit(s)

Students have the opportunity to spend one semester studying abroad in addition to completing an international internship. You may choose from a wide range of partner universities in Europe, USA, Central America, and Asia.

Internships

With its individualised coaching approach and business life cycle-oriented structure, the programme offers the best conditions to bring creative business ideas to life. In addition to the curriculum, some special features facilitate the effective combination of entrepreneurial activities and studying:

Within the scope of the programme, students are offered the opportunity to transform a business idea into a real start-up project, or actively participate in one. Students are supported and guided in these activities by the academic body and by qualified experts.
Students are offered the chance to present their business concepts to potential investors and exclusive venture capital partners - a pitch takes place at the end of the second semester, at which a jury of experts and investors evaluate students' proposals.
Within the Entrepreneurship programme attendance times are adjusted to the needs of active company founders. Block seminars keep you flexible and provide enough scope for the realisation of your own projects.

Forms of assessment

Written/oral exams, presentations, short reports and papers, Master's thesis

Course objectives

The start-up scene offers attractive job opportunities for those who want to put their ideas into practice, work independently in small teams, and play an active role in innovation and start-up projects. The Entrepreneurship programme equips you with the knowledge and abilities required to work in the following job positions:

Self-employed owner of a company
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Director of Business Development or other responsible management positions in start-ups
Successor in an SME or family business
Business analyst or consultant in a venture capital firm or a financial services provider
Innovation Management or International Marketing in high-tech firms
Public sector (e.g. a regional manager or market developer, etc.)

Students receive intensive coaching from university professors and industry experts throughout their studies. Depending on their professional backgrounds, they continue their careers in booming industries such as mobile and Internet services, biotech, FinTech, renewable energy, tourism, or consumer goods.

A Master's degree from SRH Hochschule Berlin is an excellent basis for securing top management positions in several sectors or for realising your academic aspirations in a doctoral thesis.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency to enrol in the programme. The following certificates will be accepted from the winter semester 2016/17 onwards:

TOEFL 87 ibt
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all skills)
TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 (all four skills required)
CAE (Grade A, B or C)
CPE (Grade A, B or C)
Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points

Native speakers, applicants who come from a country of origin in which English is the official language, or applicants with a university degree from an English-speaking country can be exempted upon request.

Academic requirements

Prerequisite for admission to the Master's programme is a Bachelor's diploma or equivalent academic degree.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

✔️ Flexible study schedule
✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Enrolment fees

There are no enrolment or examination fees.

Costs of living

Approximately 700 EUR per month for personal expenses

Job opportunities

No restrictions are made by SRH; students may seek job opportunities. Please be aware that you need a residence permit for self-employed business purposes in order to start a business as a non-EU citizen.