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M.A. Entrepreneurship

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The dream of your own company - Master of Entrepreneurship curriculum

Study program - M.A. Entrepreneurship

In four semesters, including a semester abroad and a practice-oriented master's thesis, the Master in Entrepreneurship prepares you intensively for the requirements and tasks of business management. In addition to modules in governance, project and growth management or financing, you will also be trained in specific topics such as succession management. Before you go into your semester abroad, you will work on a start-up in a practical project and develop a mature business plan.

Of course, leadership skills and legal training are also embedded in the course of study. All content is practice-oriented, so that you are well equipped for international jobs after completing the program.

Program Content M.A. Entrepreneurship

1st Semester

Work placement (12 ECTS)

2nd Semester

Startup Project 2

  • Developing Business Model & Business Plan (6 ECTS)

Entrepreneurship 2

  • Core Elements of a Business Plan (2 ECTS)
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship (2 ECTS)
  • Sustainability Entrepreneurship (2 ECTS)

Growth Management

  • Company Growth & Exit Strategy (2 ECTS)
  • Entrepreneurial Marketing & Sales (2 ECTS)
  • Startups on Global Markets (2 ECTS)
3rd Semester

Semester abroad. (24 ECTS)

Electives depending on ISM partner university and individual specialization.

More information on the semester abroad page.

4th Semester

MASTER'S THESIS (30 ECTS)

Additionally, you can receive an international Double Degree from one of our partner universities.

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Katharina R?der

Campus Dortmund

Katharina R?der
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Saleh
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Michaela Feldman

Campus Stuttgart

Antonio Luna
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Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
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Florian Dorste

Campus Cologne

Ioulia Aslanidou
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Jana Gripshoefer

Campus Hamburg & Berlin

Jana Gripsh?fer
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