Master of Arts in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
A hands-on master’s programme blending scientific innovation with practical entrepreneurship in a rural yet globally connected setting.
Best for:Best for graduates in economics, business psychology, or technology-related fields seeking a hands-on, interdisciplinary master’s programme in innovation and entrepreneurship with strong industry connections.
Overview
This Master of Arts programme in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH) merges academic rigor with real-world application. Located at the Kemnath campus, the programme focuses on innovation management, start-up development, and strategic business transformation. Students engage in project-based learning, interactive seminars, and collaborative innovation projects, guided by experienced professors and industry experts. The curriculum emphasizes translating complex economic challenges into viable business models, preparing graduates for leadership roles in start-ups, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurial ventures. Small, international cohorts foster close mentorship and peer exchange, while the programme’s rural setting fosters strong ties between academia, business, and regional development.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate innovative business models through hands-on project work and real-world case studies.
- Apply scientific methods to analyze complex economic challenges and translate them into actionable business strategies.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to design and prototype start-up and innovation projects under expert guidance.
- Engage in interactive seminars and workshops focused on negotiation, financial modeling, and digital innovation.
- Conduct independent research and write a master’s thesis under the supervision of experienced professors and industry practitioners.
- Participate in project-based teaching formats, including innovation sprints and business labs, to foster analytical and entrepreneurial skills.
- Network with international guest lecturers and industry experts to gain insights into global business trends and practices.
Requirements
Degree required: A relevant university degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits (e.g., Bachelor’s in Economics, Business Psychology, or related technology fields). Alternatively, a position within the top 40% of the cohort or successful completion of a placement test.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.0 or equivalent) and German proficiency at B2 level (with defined exceptions).
Instruction: English (with integrated German language courses for non-native speakers)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to business and economic challenges.
- Basic proficiency in quantitative methods and financial modeling.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with business psychology or related interdisciplinary fields.
- Experience with project-based learning or entrepreneurial initiatives (preferred but not mandatory).
- Applicants must hold a relevant university degree with at least 180 ECTS credits or demonstrate equivalent qualifications.
- Missing ECTS credits (180–209) must be completed within specified deadlines, or the student will be de-registered.
- Applicants without a final degree certificate may be provisionally admitted, with supporting documents required within one semester.
- No restrictions on nationality, but proof of language proficiency is mandatory.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 April to 15 September (Winter semester)
Applicants must submit their application through the university’s official portal, Primus. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, language certificates (English B2 and German B2), a CV, and a non-refundable application fee of 50 EUR. Additional academic or practical work may be required if ECTS credits are insufficient. Provisional admission is possible for applicants without a final degree certificate, with supporting documents due within one semester.
- Completed application form
- Proof of relevant university degree (or placement test results)
- English proficiency certificate (B2 level, e.g., IELTS Academic 6.0)
- German proficiency certificate (B2 level, with exceptions possible)
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Non-refundable application fee of 50 EUR
- Additional academic or practical work (if ECTS credits are insufficient)
- Supporting documents for provisional admission (if applicable)
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