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The interdisciplinary master programme Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation enables graduates to either start their own digital business or lead corporate digital transformation projects to success.

Designing solutions for the digital world
Digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, or Blockchain will continue to revolutionize business models of established industries. Many start-ups build their value proposition on these new technologies. According to a PWC study from 2018 the contribution of digitization and smart automation to global GDP is expected to be about US$ 15trillion by 2030. This digital revolution asks for qualified employees and passionate founders to design innovative solutions that improve our business and personal lives.

Your key benefits

project work at the core of the study programme
interdisciplinary and international teams
individualized study plan
safe environment for experimentation
building strong networks

Unique Approach
The master programme Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation is unique of its kind in various ways:
- it was founded and is being coordinated by five departments of the Munich University of Applied Sciences (FK 03, 07, 09, 10, 12) together with its affiliate institute, the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship
- it allows for open access for motivated students from different study backgrounds from all over the world
- students work in interdisciplinary teams on their projects over the period of three semesters
- students gain practical experiences on how to create and implement innovative solutions in the digital era
- students deepen their knowledge on entrepreneurship, digital technologies and business models
- students visit complementary master modules through multi-faculty framework

Career Opportunities

The master programme paves the way for graduates to start their own business either as being a founder or co-founder.

As graduates of the master programme you will also be qualified to find employment as intrapreneurs in established companies e.g. developing digital products or services, or shaping digital strategies.

Admission Requirements and Application Process
All applicants—both international and German candidates—must complete the online application including all required documents. You will need to submit:
- a university degree awarded after at least six semesters of study (180 ECTS) with an examination overall result of 2.5 or better
- evidence of good English skills on the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- project description (2-3 pages) This document describes an "entrepreneurship" (i.e. starting your own business) or "intrapreneurship" (i.e. an innovation project in a company) project that you did carry out in the past or how you would carry out in the future. It should reveal your systematic approach starting from a specific problem/challenge/technology to developing a specific solution (a product or a service) and implementing it: who is your target group or customer? what is the value proposition of your solution? how does your solution look like? what kind of resources do you need? who are your partners? how are you going to make the project or the solution sustainable? etc. We have not provided any precise structure for this description on purpose. It is up to the applicant to demonstrate his/her "proof of the capability on the basis of the completed studies to clearly structure basic interdisciplinary intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship problems with regard to digital transformation, to work out systematic solution methods and to consequently present solutions". (Study and Examination Regulations, §2 para. 2)
- record, transcripts, certificates of knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and implementation of projects
If you have a foreign BA degree, please use Uni Assist for prior evaluation of your certificates before applying to the master programme at Munich University of Applied Sciences. Please note that Uni Assist will need 4-6 weeks to issue the preliminary review record (VPD).

A two-stage suitability procedure will be performed, consisting of a pre-selection on the basis of a project description and the proven knowledge in the areas of entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship, digital transformation and implementation of projects, as well as a possible subsequent admission interview.

Admission interviews will take place in the first weeks of July. For those applicants who cannot travel to Munich for the interviews, participation via Skype will be made possible. "The applicant's analysis and problem-solving competence and reasoning and communication skills in particular are examined in the admission interview on the basis of the project description and the other papers submitted for the preselection" (Study and Examination Regulation §2 para. 2)

Curriculum (Overview)
Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation is a full-time master programme designed to take three semesters.

You must complete a total of 90 credits to graduate from the programme. The curriculum consists of compulsory courses on entrepreneurship and digitalization as well as electives from the master programmes of the faculties. The centerpiece of the programme is the project work that is either based on a start-up or corporate innovation project.

In case you have an undergraduate degree with less than 210 (but min. 180) ECTS credits

If you wish to successfully graduate from the master programme you have to complement your 180 ECTS credits from your undergraduate study with additional 30 ECTS credits:
- this can be achieved through participation in courses from the range of studies at Munich University of Applied Sciences.
- or through a min. 20-weeks full-time internship
- or through a min. one-year professional employment
The examination board of the master programme will determine what skills and competencies are missing compared to a 210 ECTS credits degree and therefore need to be made up during the master programme. (more information soon)

Projects and mentors
Depending on your personal interests and qualification you will be assigned to either the entrepreneurship or the intrapreneurship project.

The entrepreneurship project is for individuals who want to implement their own digital business ideas or take part as co-founders.

Students in the intrapreneurship project will develop innovative solutions to specific digital challenges that are submitted by companies. Each project team will be supported by both a professor and start-up coaching.

Study Programme at a Glance

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship in an increasingly digital world, who want to start their own business or be an innovator or leader of digital transformation in an established company.

Academic degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration of Study
3 semesters (full-time)

Language of instruction
predominantly English

Costs
There are no tuition fees for the master programme. All students, however, pay a Student Union fee (around 62€) and a solidarity fee (around 67,40€) for the student public transportation pass (Semesterticket) per semester.

Application Requirements
- a university degree awarded after at least six semesters of study (180 ECTS)
- evidence of good English language skills (B2)
- successful passing of application interview

Application
- Students can begin the master programme in the winter semester
- Registration for the winter semester: 2nd of May until 15th of June

Application period for winter semester: May 2 - June 15

If you wish to apply to the master programme, you must first register for the online application process. This will ensure that only you can access your information Online Applicaton Platform

(Please note that you need to click on the link at the top-right of the screen to get to the English version)

You can submit your online application only during the official period from May 2 to June 15.

On the platform you will be able to add the degree programme for which you would like to apply and then enter your personal data, educational background, pre-study details and further required documents.

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