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M.A. Entrepreneurship

Build your business with vision & entrepreneurial spirit

  • Live out your dream of owning your own business
  • Integrated semesters abroad & internships
  • AACSB accredited

Master Entrepreneurship at a Glance

Standard period of study
3 semester plus 1 semester master thesis
Semester start
September (fall term)
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Campus
Accreditations
AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council
Semester abroad
Practical experience
12 weeks compulsory internship, workshops, excursions
Language
100 % in English
Double Degree

Get a second master's degree from a partner university

Admission requirements

first degree (180 ECTS) and 30 ECTS points in the field of business sciences.
If your quantitative ECTS points are not sufficient, you can prepare yourself for your management studies with the Pre-Master.

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Tuition fees

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The only AACSB accredited private German University of Applied Sciences

ISM is recognized at the highest international level by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and is the only private German University of Applied Sciences holding the prestigious AACSB accreditation. This is an important international seal of quality which certifies excellence in research and teaching.

The key requirements for receiving the prestigious accreditation are: highest quality in teaching, committed lecturers who proactively support students, successful cooperation with companies and international universities as well as very good career entry opportunities for graduates. Only around six percent of all business schools receive this important seal. Read more.


Master of Entrepreneurship

Fulfill the dream of your own company

In the Entrepreneurship Master you will be trained for business management: Whether founding, developing or establishing a successful?start-up.

From the first business idea to the mature business plan, you will develop business models in practical projects and thus be optimally prepared for entering the start-up ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute@ISM actively advises and supports you in the start-up process and in applying for government funding.

  • Basic know-how: Commercial and corporate law, project management
  • specific expertise: Global start-ups, sustainable company development
  • Possible career fields: Company management, company foundation

Fast Track: On the Fast Lane to Your Master

With the option "Fast Track" the semester abroad is omitted and you shorten your internship period. This allows you to complete your master's degree in only 3 semesters with 90 ECTS. Prerequisite: you bring 210 ECTS from your Bachelor (an alternative admission to Fast Track is possible via demonstrated work experience or by taking the ISM Pre-Master). Find out more from your study advisor.


National and international

Your entrepreneurship studies include a?semester abroad?at one of our?190 partner universities.

You will:

  • expand your knowledge of?business administration
  • get to know?intercultural peculiarities
  • perfect your?foreign language skills?and
  • have the opportunity to complete an?international double degree?at one of our partner university.
  • Integrated semester abroad at a partner university
  • 中国足球彩票手机版 double degree possible
  • Fast Track: Graduation in 3 semesters
Spitzenposition im CHE-Masterranking

Top position in the CHE Master's Ranking

In the current CHE university ranking for Master's degree programs, the ISM was rated very positively for all seven campuses. ISM achieved four out of five stars in all ten categories.

There was particular praise, for example, for the?support provided for study stays abroad, the courses offered?and for the?very strong ties with professional practice.


How Can I Apply?

The Master Entrepreneurship is not subject to a numerus clausus (NC). Rather, the university conducts an internal admission test that tests your motivation, skills and personality structure. The test consists of preparing a brief case study presentation and an online interview with program director.

  • Bachelor's degree (at least 180?ECTS)
  • complete application documents
  • Successful participation in the admission test

Do you have any questions about studying?
Please contact us!

Send us your questions from Monday to Friday. We'll reply from 10 am to 3 pm (CET) on weekdays. Looking forward to chat!

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Our student advisors are happy to answer all your questions about the ISM, our study programs, application and selection process and financing options in a personal appointment.
Your Master Study Advisors

Katharina R?der

Campus Dortmund

Katharina R?der
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Saleh
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
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Michaela Feldman

Campus Stuttgart

Antonio Luna
+49 711.51 89 62-243
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Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Florian Dorste

Campus Cologne

Ioulia Aslanidou
+49 221.27 09 95-54
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Jana Gripshoefer

Campus Hamburg & Berlin

Jana Gripsh?fer
+49 40.3 19 93 39-42
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