Master's in Entrepreneurship (MSc)

Program overview

This English-taught Master of Science is built to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators for the fast-changing world of business. The curriculum focuses on three high-demand skill areas—data analytics, core business fundamentals, and leadership—so you graduate able to make data-informed decisions, manage essential business functions, and lead teams or ventures.

What you can expect

The degree combines broad business training with targeted entrepreneurial know-how, helping you turn ideas into viable ventures or drive innovation within established organisations. Studying in Vallendar offers exposure to a European business environment and an international student body, positioning you for careers in startups, corporate innovation, consulting, or further academic work.

Requirements (concise)

• Degree type: Master of Science (MSc)
• Academic field: Business Administration
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Vallendar, Germany
• Target audience: future entrepreneurs and innovators
• Specific entry and application requirements: consult the program’s official admissions page for details (e.g., academic qualifications, application documents, deadlines)

Program structure

This MSc offers two study pathways: a 90 ECTS option completed over three semesters, or a 120 ECTS option spread across four semesters. Both tracks begin at the start of September and have the first two semesters on campus in Vallendar. After those semesters students undertake a mandatory summer internship to gain real-world experience. The 90 ECTS track includes a capstone module completed abroad before the internship, with the master’s thesis written in the third semester after the internship. The 120 ECTS track replaces the capstone with a full semester abroad at one of the programme’s partner universities worldwide; students then complete their thesis in the fourth semester.

Key modules and learning outcomes

Core courses cover the fundamentals and advanced practice of entrepreneurship and innovation. They include:

• Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance
• Building and Scaling Successful Companies
• Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs
• Legal Bootcamp
• Sprint2Berlin
• Entrepreneurship through Acquisition and Search Funds

Elective options allow you to tailor the degree toward analytics, sustainability, finance or commercial strategy—examples include Actionable Customer Analytics, Sustainable Operations Management, Data Driven Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital Finance, and B2B Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation, Strategy.

Graduates will be able to construct investor-ready financial plans, design and scale business models, apply accounting and legal frameworks for startups, and use data and customer insight to inform strategic decisions. The curriculum combines classroom theory, hands-on projects (e.g., Sprint2Berlin), an obligatory internship for practical application, and international exposure via an abroad capstone or semester, preparing you for launching ventures, joining high-growth firms, or working in venture finance and related fields.

Curriculum at a glance (concise)

• Two tracks: 90 ECTS (3 semesters) or 120 ECTS (4 semesters)
• Annual start: beginning of September
• First two semesters: on-campus in Vallendar
• Core modules: Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance; Building and Scaling Successful Companies; Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs; Legal Bootcamp; Sprint2Berlin; Entrepreneurship through Acquisition and Search Funds
• Example electives: Actionable Customer Analytics; Sustainable Operations Management; Data Driven Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital Finance; B2B Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation, Strategy
• Mandatory summer internship after the first two semesters
• 90 ECTS: capstone module abroad before the summer + master’s thesis in 3rd semester after internship
• 120 ECTS: semester abroad at a partner university + master’s thesis in 4th semester

Graduates are prepared to found and lead startups or take on early-stage leadership roles (product, growth, operations) within high-growth companies. The curriculum’s focus on entrepreneurial finance, venture capital, and scaling companies also positions alumni well for roles in venture capital, private equity, startup advisory, accelerators/incubators, and corporate innovation teams.

The mandatory internship, international capstone/semester abroad options, and practical deliverables (e.g. pitch deck, applied electives) strengthen employability and professional networks, supporting transitions into entrepreneurship, investment roles, management consulting focused on innovation, or corporate strategy positions with an innovation emphasis.