Digitally successful companies are based on creative, IT-based business models. Students of the new consecutive master's programme in Entrepreneurship and Digital Business learn to design, set up and implement these kinds of business models themselves. They acquire all the necessary skills to develop innovative, digital business models and implement them independently in your own company.
Even during the course of their studies, students network with the regional start-up scene. Thanks to the international orientation of the programme, they also learn to position themselves in the globalised world.
Entrepreneurship and Digital Business (M. Sc.)
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
3 Semester
Summer & Winter
Structure
The Entrepreneurship and Digital Business program comprises two full-time study semesters. A third semester for writing a master's thesis completes the program. The program is divided into the subject areas of Entrepreneurship, Digital Business, Business Analytics as well as AI & Smart Data Science. You can see the individual modules in the diagram. The courses are mainly held in English.
There is the option of a stay abroad at THI partner universities, including McGill University in Montréal (Canada), San José State University (California, USA), Stellenbosch University (Western Cape, South Africa), INSPER Institute in São Paulo (Brazil) or a summer school program like Kyoto Summer School (Japan).
Curriculum
1. Semester
Entrepreneurial Methods
Digital Business Management
Entrepreneurship-Project I
Digital Business Technologies
Lean Analytics
Elective 1: Management & Technologies
2. Semester
Entrepreneurship-Project II
AI & Smart Data Science
Entrepreneurship-Project III
Elective 2: Management & Technologies
Entrepreneurial Finance & Growth Management
Technology-Commercialization & Intellectual Property Management
3. Semester
Master Thesis (incl. Scientific Methods & Skills Education)
Option: Stay abroad (Option: Stay abroad (Summer school, internship, Master‘s Thesis)
Quick Info
Evidence of the following qualifications has to be provided for admission to the master’s degree course in Entrepreneurship and Digital Business (EDB):
- An economics, engineering, IT/math, science or law degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points and or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The Examination Commission decides on equivalence.
- Applicants must pass a selection procedure for the master's degree course in Entrepreneurship and Digital Business.
- Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). Find here: Comparison table with the recognised tests.
- Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). Find here: Comparison table with the recognised tests.
- Please note: Your admission cannot be reviewed until all application documents have been submitted. It is not possible to make a definitive statement without looking at the certificates first. We cannot provide advance information regarding your chances of admission by e-mail or telephone.
Find general information on the application procedure.
The following link contains information for applicants from abroad concerning the application procedure.
NOTE on 180 ECTS:
Can I apply even if I have obtained less than 210 ECT (normally 180 ECTS) in my previous bachelor’s degree?
It is possible to apply for the EDB master’s degree with less than 210 ECTS; however, proof of compensation of the missing 30 ECTS has to be provided no later than the end of the application period by means of:
- proof of practical experience outside the degree course which corresponds to the practical semester of a bachelor’s degree in economics or engineering in terms of content and scope
or - proof of practical or theoretical study and examinations passed at a German or foreign university in addition to the student’s first degree which corresponds in content and scope to the demands of a bachelor's degree in economics or engineering.
Please see the Study and Examination Regulations for details.
The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.
In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).
More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.
Own venture and startup ecosystem:
- Own startup
- Incubator or accelerator programs
- Venture capital (analyst)
- Research and technology (spin-off) startups (MINT)
Excellent career and future opportunities in established companies, incl. SMEs, e.g.:
- Executive level & project management in terms of (Digital) Business Development, Disruption and Transformation.
- Business models and applications in mobility, UXD, AI, IoT, IT security.
- Digital Business, Retail & eCommerce
- IoT and Industry 4.0
- Technology transfer, innovation management, consulting, advisory services
The program has a decidedly international orientation. The majority of the courses are offered in English. Furthermore, there are regular opportunities for exchange and experience with international practical experts and guest lecturers, both virtually and on site. A stay abroad, preferably in the third semester, is supported and promoted by the program management.
- The Entrepreneurship and Digital Business master is the only program at THI Business School in which you can obtain a Master of Science degree and can even take selected modules from other THI faculties.
- The consecutive master's program is suitable for graduates of bachelor's programs in economics, engineering, information technology, natural sciences, law or related fields.
- In contrast to comparable master's programs at universities, with a standard period of study of four semesters, the program at THI Business School can be completed in just three semesters.
- The elective compulsory modules offer students the opportunity to structure their studies according to their personal interests and needs, to deepen their knowledge for their own start-up projects, and for the possible crediting of modules completed abroad.
- There is a choice of English and German language modules from neighbouring master's programmes at THI Business School and other THI faculties.
Programme director
Prof. Dr. Martin Bader
Phone: +49 841 9348-3344
Room: A233
E-Mail: Martin.Bader@thi.de
Contact
Iris Schmidt, Dipl.-Kffr.
Phone: +49 841 9348-3303
Room: F 206
E-Mail: Iris.Schmidt@thi.de
Module Handbook
Study and Examination Regulations
Study and examination regulations (SPO) deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. You can find this programme's Statutes on the website of the legal department.