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Entrepreneurship Study in Germany

With an entrepreneurship degree, you have the opportunity to turn your dreams and plans into reality and be successful. Entrepreneurship is a hot topic and the demand for corresponding courses is constantly increasing. By studying entrepreneurship you will learn everything you need to become a successful entrepreneur. But what exactly does entrepreneurship mean and is it worthwhile to study it? Here you will find everything you need to know about entrepreneurship studies and the advantages they bring you.

Reasons for studying entrepreneurship

Studying entrepreneurship not only provides you with the tools to start your own business, but also teaches valuable skills that can be applied in a wide range of professional contexts. So there are several good reasons to start studying entrepreneurship, including the following:

Diverse career opportunities

With a degree in entrepreneurship, career paths are diverse. Whether as the founder of your own company, in a management position in an existing company, or as a consultant for start-ups – the skills learned are widely applicable and highly valued in the economy.

Acquiring practical skills

Studies combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students not only learn how to write business plans or develop financing strategies, but often gain valuable practical experience through projects, internships or their own start-up attempts.

Networking and access to resources

Another advantage is access to networks of like-minded people, mentors, investors and successful entrepreneurs. These connections can be crucial when it comes to turning a business idea into reality or finding support in the growth phase.

Promoting creativity and innovation

Entrepreneurship studies encourage students to think outside the box. Students learn to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems and to develop creative business ideas. This creative process is not limited to founding a company, but can be beneficial in many professional fields.

Self-fulfillment and independence

An entrepreneurship degree offers you the opportunity to turn your own ideas into reality and take your professional future into your own hands. If you want to work independently and manage your own projects, this is the ideal course for you.

Promoting problem-solving and leadership skills

Entrepreneurial thinking requires analytical skills, risk management and decision-making. These skills are specifically promoted during the studies and are invaluable in every professional role – whether as a founder or in a managerial position.

Why you should study entrepreneurship at Munich Business School

Below, you can find out what advantages Munich Business School offers you in your studies of entrepreneurship.

Munich Business School

Entrepreneurship Studies


Concentration(s) Integrated
Elective(s) Integrated
International Focus Integrated
Semester abroad Integrated
Internship Integrated
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Possible
Studying in English Integrated
Pre-Bachelor Possible
Scholarship Possible

8/10

Other German Universities

Entrepreneurship Studies


Concentration(s) Possible
Elective(s) Possible
International Focus Not planned
Semester abroad Possible
Internship Possible
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Not planned
Studying in English Not planned
Pre-Bachelor Not planned
Scholarship Possible

3/10

Explanation of terms for comparison

The following is a brief explanation of the concepts mentioned in the study program.

Concentration

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Elective

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International Focus

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Semester abroad

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Internship

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Master Top-up Program

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Mentoring Program

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Study in English

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Pre-Bachelor

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Scholarship

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Accreditations of Munich Business School

A university's accreditations are one of the most important indicators of the quality and recognition of its study programs. Institutions such as the German Council of Science and Humanities, the Ministry of Education and FIBAA, as well as renowned international accreditation organizations such as AMBA and AACSB, assess the academic excellence, practical orientation and international standards of universities. Some universities, such as MBS, work tirelessly to ensure that further accreditations are added and existing ones are renewed. In the following, we will take a look at the most important accreditations for your Program at MBS.

  Munich Business School Public German Universities
State Accreditation ✔️ ✔️
FIBAA ✔️
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities ✔️ ✔️
AACSB ✔️
AMBA
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An overview of the study in entrepreneurship

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Start date

February & September

Semesters

6 Semesters + Bachelor's thesis

ECTS

210

Lecture Language

German/English

Type of study

Full-time Study

Internship

Integrated

Semester abroad

Built-in

Course of Studies for the Bachelor International Business at MBS

Interested in the details? Here you will find our detailed course of studies for the Bachelor International Business at Munich Business School, where you can choose the specialization “International Governance and Business Development” and thus shed light on an optimal entrepreneurship degree program.

Semester 1
6 ECTS International Business & Economics I +
  • International Business and Management I
  • Microeconomics
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance I +
  • Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting I
  • Business and Financial Mathematics
6 ECTS Business and Society I +
  • Business and Cultural History I
  • Current Topics in Business I
  • Business Law I
  • Social Service Project I
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Chinese Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Arabian Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Russian Culture and Society + Russian
  • German Culture and Society + German
  • Spanish Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Introduction to Social Skills and MBS Values
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy I
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training I
  • Business Etiquette
  • Resilience Management I
  • Student Mentoring (optional)
Semester 2
6 ECTS International Business & Economics II +
  • International Business and Management II
  • Macroeconomics
  • Entrepreneurial and Creative Idea Generation Workshop
  • Company Excursion
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance II +
  • Financial and Cost Accounting II
  • Finance I
  • Digital Skills I: Using Spreadsheets
6 ECTS Business and Society II +
  • Business and Cultural History II
  • Current Topics in Business II
  • Business Law II
  • Social Service Project II
6 ECTS International Focus +

 Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Asian Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Middle Eastern Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Eastern European Culture and Society + Russian
  • Culture and Society in the European Union + German
  • Latin American Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French and Francophone Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy II
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training II
  • Resilience Management II
  • Conflict Management
  • Application Training
10 ECTS Internship +

Complete your first internship in the lecture-free period between the second and third semester

Semester 3
6 ECTS International Business III +
  • International Business and Management III
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources Management and Leadership
  • Fundamentals of International Marketing and Sales
  • Finance II
6 ECTS Digital Skills +
  • Digital Skills II: Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Digital Skills III: Managing Information and Big Data in the Digital Age
  • Digital Skills IV: Online Security and Digital Ethics
6 ECTS Business and Society III +
  • Business and Cultural History III (Incl. Excursion)
  • Business Law (Labor Law)
  • Civic Engagement
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Business in Asia-Pacific + Chinese
  • Arabian and Middle Eastern Business + Arabic
  • Russian and Eastern European Business + Russian
  • Business in Germany and the European Union + German
  • Business in Spain and Latin America + Spanish
  • Business in France and Francophone Countries + French
5 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy III (Seminar paper)
  • Intercultural Competences
  • Negotiation Skills
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Semester 4
20 ECTS Study Abroad +

20 ECTS  from the field of international business studies at the partner university

10 ECTS Internship Abroad +

Duration: 10 Weeks

Semester 5
3 ECTS International Innovation Management I +

In the International Innovation Management concentration, you will learn to manage innovation processes from the idea to marketing. You focus on customer needs, use market research and current methods such as design thinking. You will research technology trends and implement your own innovation projects in groups.

3 ECTS International Marketing & Sales I +

In this concentration, students learn the basics of market-oriented business management. The focus is on marketing & sales in the digital age. The course covers strategies such as market analysis, brand management and the optimal marketing mix, including market research and sales management. The goal is to secure long-term success on a national and international level.

3 ECTS International Finance I +

In the International Finance concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge in controlling, corporate finance and asset management for the global context. The focus is on modern methods and tools, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and risk assessment on an international level.

3 ECTS International Procurement, Production and Logistics I +

In the International Procurement, Production and Logistics concentration, students learn to efficiently manage global supply chains. The focus is on optimizing the flow of goods and services in times of globalization and digitalization. The aim is to supply end customers on time, cost-effectively and in high quality.

3 ECTS International Human Resources Management and Leadership I +

In the International Human Resources Management and Leadership concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge of strategic human resources management at an international level. The focus is on the role of employees as critical success factors, as well as on topics of leadership and development of employees.

3 ECTS International Accounting +

Deepen your accounting knowledge from the first part of the MBS program and learn, for example, about the structure, concept and elements of accounting according to IFRS.

6 ECTS International Business Development +
  • International Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Digital Competencies V: Business Intelligence
5 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project I (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups I
  • Project Management & Agile Methods
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Foreign Languages (optional) +

Select from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 6
6 ECTS Concentrations 1 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • Innovation Management II (Product Lifecycle Management II)
  • Marketing & Sales II (Customer Relationship Mananagement II)
  • Procurement, Production, Logistics II (Supply Chain Management II)
6 ECTS Concentrations 2 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • International HR Management and Leadership II
  • International Finance II
  • International Governance and Business Development
3 ECTS Seminar on Concentrations +

Choose a seminar that matches your concentration and prepare yourself optimally for your bachelor thesis.

  • Seminar Innovation Management (PLM)
  • Seminar Marketing & Sales (CRM)
  • Seminar Procurement, Production, Logistics (SCM)
  • Seminar International HR Management and Leadership
  • Seminar International Finance
  • Seminar International Governance and Business Development
9 ECTS Electives +

Further individualize your studies and deepen the areas you are particularly interested in, such as:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Globalization and International Trade
  • Family Business
  • Sport and Event Management
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Business Consulting
  • Real Estate Industry & Construction  
  • International Financial and Sustainability Risk Management
  • Social and Organisational-Psychology  
  • Social Media
  • Agile & New Work
  • Luxury and Brand Management 
3 ECTS Business Ethics and Substainable Business +

At the end of your studies, you will understand the importance of ethical decisions in the business world, which has been addressed in different courses in all semesters. Regardless of the level – company, leader or individual - ethical behavior in the sense of our MBS value act responsible is crucial!

3 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project II (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups II
  • MBS Explorer Days: Creativity & Expression
Foreign languages (optional) +

Choose from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 7
10 ECTS Internship +

Duration: 10 Weeks

10 ECTS Bachelor's Thesis +

Last but not least: Writing your Bachelor Thesis.

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Contents in Entrepreneurship Degree Program

Entrepreneurship studies provide a broad range of knowledge, skills and perspectives that are necessary for founding and managing a company. Here are some typical subjects covered in these studies:

Founding process: Understanding the entire founding process, from generating ideas to developing a business model and implementing it.

Business planning: Creating business plans, market analyses and financial forecasts to evaluate the feasibility of business ideas.

Innovation management: Using innovation methods to generate creative ideas and develop innovative solutions to market challenges.

Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and effectively managing risks in a business context.

Financial Management: Essential financial skills for budgeting, investment planning, and financial control of a business.

Marketing and Sales: Developing marketing strategies, branding, sales channels, and customer acquisition for startups.

Legal and Ethical Aspects: Understanding of the legal framework for business start-ups and ethical considerations in the business environment.

Corporate Management: Fundamentals of leadership and organization, including personnel management and team management.

Financing and Investment: Learn about financing options, raising capital, and interacting with investors.

Case studies and practical projects: Analyse real-life case studies and participate in practical projects to apply what you have learned in real-life situations.

Networking and corporate culture: Build networks, understand corporate cultures and work successfully with various players in the business environment.

Pitching and presentation skills: Develop skills to convincingly present business ideas to investors, partners and other stakeholders.

Career prospects after entrepreneurship studies

After studying entrepreneurship, you can choose from a range of different professions and fields of work, which can easily be pursued abroad with a good knowledge of English. Here are some examples:

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Entry / Takeover of a family business

You grew up in a family business with your parents or relatives and are now planning to join the company? To ensure a successful and sustainable handover, it is crucial to understand both the operational processes and the various divisions of the company, while keeping an eye on future challenges. With the necessary foresight, you identify innovative approaches, initiate change processes and integrate them into the existing structures. In doing so, you ensure the long-term competitiveness of the company for the next generation and ensure that your family business can continue to set innovative accents.

Consultant

As a strategy and innovation consultant, you will support companies and start-ups in a wide range of issues and challenges. You are familiar with the key factors for founding and developing start-ups, understand how companies need to adapt and change, and are up-to-date on the latest technological trends. You will also promote innovative processes, support change projects, and make strategic decisions. Entrepreneurial thinking is particularly important for this role: you bring a spirit of innovation, are curious, creative and constantly looking for new approaches and solutions.

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Working in a start-up or start-up ecosystem

Not interested in founding your own start-up but still want to be part of the start-up scene? Then join an existing start-up and help position the company in the market, drive growth and take advantage of international expansion opportunities. Alternatively, you can work in an incubator or accelerator and support start-ups in implementing their ideas, scaling, acquiring important resources, and establishing contacts with investors, customers, and partners. Or you can get involved as an investor, evaluate promising start-ups, and help secure their financing through private equity or venture capital.

Setting up your own start-up

You can set up your own start-up alone or together with a team and develop it from the initial idea to a market-ready product. You will not only take on product development, but also the recruitment and management of employees, networking and partnerships, securing financing and ensuring the sustainable growth of your company.

Working in an (international) group

In areas such as corporate innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, strategy or business development, you will act as a driver of innovation. You will identify and develop new products and business models, promote an innovation-friendly corporate culture or initiate collaborations with innovative start-ups. In this way, you will contribute to the sustainable and future-oriented development of the company.

Salary after entrepreneurship studies

This is a brief overview of the potential earnings after completing an entrepreneurship degree.

Prerequisites Salary impact
Entry-level positions Approx. €37,200 to €55,400 per year
Mid-career level Approx. €50,000 – €80,000
Management level Approx. €114,000 – €154,000
Industry Industry-dependent – e.g. higher in chemical and process engineering, banking and the automotive industry
Location Higher in metropolitan areas such as Munich
Experience In most cases, the more experience, the higher the salary
Qualifications In most cases, the more qualifications, such as a master's degree, the higher the salary
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