MASTEr S PrOGrAMME ENTREPRENEURSHIP (M.A.)

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1 This Qr code connects your mobile phone directly to our website. updated: 3/2013, Design: Photos: Srh hochschule Berlin SRH Hochschule Berlin The International Management University Ernst-reuter-Platz Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) MASTEr S PrOGrAMME ENTREPRENEURSHIP (M.A.) STATE- APPROVED UNIVERSITY

2 BECOME A COMPAnY FOunDEr WhILE YOu STuDY OVeRVIeW The Master s programme Entrepreneurship focuses on motivated individuals with various academic backgrounds who plan to start or are in the process of establishing a new company, and on those who aim to be involved in entrepreneurial or innovation-related activities. Are you ready to put your business ideas into action? Looking to begin a career in the start-up scene? Interested in the newest technologies and how to bring innovations to success? Then a Master s in Entrepreneurship is the programme for you! With the support of our experts and the individualised coaching approach of Srh hochschule Berlin you will kick-start your entrepreneurial career at the heart of German start-up-scene. Small classes provide the optimal environment to guide ambitious individuals through the various stages of company formation, provide them with knowledge and leadership competencies and connect them with industry experts and investors. Meet like-minded people from all over the world, develop new and creative business concepts and be an active part of real start-up projects! This programme provides students with the subject-specific knowledge and competencies that are required to establish a company and prepares students to successfully establish their businesses in international markets. Tailored to the stages of the founding process, you will acquire skills and in-depth knowledge that you can directly apply in real startup projects: Organisation and Management Business Modelling, Planning and Implementation International Strategy and Innovation Management To complete your professional profile you will also learn the entrepreneurial skills necessary for managing start-up businesses over the long term, such as project management, business ethics and stakeholder communication. Programme Distinctions The best business ideas might be presented to potential investors and exclusive venture capital partners. Attendance is specifically adapted to the requirements of active entrepreneurs. Students are actively supported by the academic body and by an Advisory Board. Working in small groups facilitates discussion and encourages fast solutions to individual challenges within the company start-up process. The international scope of the Master s of Entrepreneurship programme delivers an intercultural perspective, bringing together ideas from all over the world. 2 3

3 course content CurrICuLuM The programme curriculum is based on the lifecycle of company formation. Students will be provided with knowledge and competencies necessary at each development stage: Field of Competence 1st semester: Conceptual Development Modules Field of Competence Entrepreneurial Skills II (e.g. problem solving, business ethics) Law I (e.g. legal forms, commercial law) Applied Knowledge II: Business Plan Business Analysis Strategic Management Marketing resource Management Entrepreneurial Skills (e.g. team setup, creative techniques) Applied Knowledge I: Ideas and Concepts (e.g. development of business ideas, innovation management) 3rd semester: Business Implementation Law II (e.g. company development, trademarks) 4 Law III (e.g. international and trade law) Applied Knowledge III: Business Plan Evaluation and Finance Controlling and Governance Information System Management Global Strategic Management Entrepreneurial Skills III (e.g. intercultural management, stakeholder communication) Theory and Framework of Business Models 2nd semester: Business Modelling Modules Economics, Organisation and Management 4th semester: Master's Thesis and Colloquium Applied Knowledge IV: Operative Management Master s Seminar Master s Thesis 5

4 SPecIal FeatUReS ACCELErATE YOur IDEAS SPecIal FeatUReS The academic concept of the Master s programme Entrepreneurship at SRH Hochschule Berlin puts a particular emphasis on company formation and equips future founders with all the necessary resources that they need for a successful start into the world of business. With its individualised coaching approach and business lifecycle-oriented structure, the programme offers the best conditions to bring creative business ideas to life. In addition to the curriculum, other programme features allow the effective combination of entrepreneurial activities and studying: Within the scope of the programme, students are offered the possibility of transforming a business idea into a real start-up project or actively participating in one. Students are supported and guided in these activities by the academic body and by qualifi ed 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 term where 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 fl exible and provide enough space for the realisation of your own projects. Students benefi t from mutual exchange of ideas and experiences. Following graduation they remain in contact with their fellow students and instructors through the university alumni network and regular networking events. 6 7

5 content_register experts PrOGrAMME ADVISOrY BOArD MEMBErS OF ThE ADVISOrY BOArD* Ulrich Kissing, Investitionsbank Berlin Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Jochen Sutor, Commerzbank AG Divisional Board Member of Group Finance Dr. Marion Haß, IHK Berlin Managing Director for Innovation and Environment Dr. Ulrich Bleyer, Urania Berlin e.v. Director Mark Hoffmann, Gründerszene / Vertical Media GmbH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Norbert Verweyen, RWE Effizienz GmbH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Working Together for Your Success A good business idea and a clever marketing concept are often not suffi cient to establish a successful business. It s essential to quickly develop a network with partners, investors and key industry leaders. The main goal of the programme s Advisory Board is to support the Master s of Entrepreneurship students throughout their development. Participating experts help pave the way for smart business ideas and assist in establishing contacts and partnerships. Martina Westhues, Deutsche Telekom AG Public and regulatory Affairs Thomas Meyer, J.P. Morgan AG Chairman Board of Directors Dr. Christian Segal, Landesbank Berlin AG head of Competence Centre for Entrepreneurship Heinrich Wittig, Bankhaus Löbbecke AG Member of Executive Board Jürgen Nadler, Stiftung Warentest Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Multimedia Section * The Advisory Board may be subject to change. Please check the programme page at for news and updates. 8 9

6 FUTURE PERSPECTIVES The start-up scene offers attractive job opportunities for those who want to put their ideas into practice, work independently in small teams and strive to play an active role in realising innovation and start-up projects. The Master s programme in Entrepreneurship equips you with the required knowledge and abilities to work in the following job positions: Self-employed owner of your 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.) Depending on their professional background, Master s of Entrepreneurship graduates work in industries directly related to technology and innovation. They put their own business ideas into practice or work in booming sectors such as mobile and internet services, bio-tech, renewable energy, tourism or consumer goods. One Step Ahead A Master s degree from SRH Hochschule Berlin is not only an excellent foundation for tackling management tasks in industry but also a step on the path towards a doctoral degree. At A Glance Entrepreneurship (M.A.) Duration: 4 semesters full-time Start: Fall/winter semester Admission Requirements: Bachelor s or equivalent academic degree Proof of sufficient English proficiency Successful selection process Special Features: Possibility to transform a business idea into a real start-up project Support by an Advisory Board consisting of qualified experts Attendance obligations specifically adjusted to the requirements of active entrepreneurs Degree: Master of Arts Tuition Fee: 780 per month 10 11

7 application YOur PATh TO Our university Admission Requirements: Prerequisite for admission to the Master s programme is a Bachelor s, diploma or equivalent academic degree. The entire course programme is taught in English. Applicants must provide evidence of suffi cient linguistic profi ciency, e.g. TOEFL (ibt 80, pbt 550, cbt 213), IELTS (6,5) or TOEIC (730). Apply online now! For further information regarding the programme and the application form, visit our website: Admission to the programme is based on the national admission regulations and the university s selection process. InVEST In YOur FuTurE We guarantee a high quality programme with an up-to-date focus on the business world. Make a lasting investment! Tuition fees The tuition fee is 780 per month. This amount is fi xed for the entire programme duration. It includes administrative costs as well as regular examination fees. Funding and scholarships There are numerous ways to fi nance your studies. We will support you in fi nding the necessary options to cover your fi nancial needs (i.e. student educational funds, scholarship programmes or student loan). Still have questions? We ll be glad to advise you via telephone, , at one of our information days or in person (by appointment only). You can reach us at: + 49 (0) or send an to: info@srh-hochschule-berlin.de 12 13

8 advantages Our EXCELLEnCE VANCOUVER CEDAR CITY FORT COLLINS MONTERREY QUERÉTARO network of partner universities NEW YORK SRH Hochschule Berlin stands for excellent academic training that offers you an optimal combination of theory and applied business practice using: A curriculum design that is constantly adapted to the needs of the current job markets Intensive individual coaching Small study groups Strong ties to many international partners in industry and education DUBLIN LISBOA BORDEAUX HERNING LONDON PARIS MADRID GRANADA BERLIN BUCIMAS WROCLAW PRAGUE SOFIA ATHENS VILNIUS KIEV ISTANBUL ANKARA MOSKOW IRKUTSK ULAN BATOR Work experience in real business cases as well as contribution to research projects Learning in an international atmosphere with students and lecturers from all over the world Opportunities to study abroad and acquire credits within our global network of partner universities BANGKOK MANILA STATE-APPrOVED AnD ACCrEDITED SRH Hochschule Berlin is a private, state-approved university. The Master s programme Entrepreneurship is accredited by the FIBAA. About Us International and extraordinary successful: Situated in the heart of Germany s capital city, Srh hochschule Berlin offers students the opportunity to pursue Bachelor s, Master s and MBA programmes in international business administration. The institution closely cooperates with partner universities worldwide and well-known German and multinational companies within various industries. The university is renowned for its individual coaching, practical oriented teaching and research as well as its intercultural perspective. Its 600 students come from more than 60 nations. The SRH Group a strong network The Srh Group is a non-profi t organisation with its headquarters in heidelberg. Being a leading provider of educational and health services, Srh operates universities, education and training centres, schools and hospitals across Germany. Srh hochschule Berlin is one of six Srh universities in Germany with a current enrolment of about 7,000 students