Small Enterprise Promotion & Training (SEPT) MBA
A specialized MBA programme focused on advancing SMEs and fostering entrepreneurship globally.
Best for:Best for professionals with a background in economics or business seeking to specialize in SME development, entrepreneurship, and innovation management with a global perspective.
Overview
The Small Enterprise Promotion & Training (SEPT) MBA at Leipzig University is a two-year programme designed to equip professionals with the skills to drive growth and innovation within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). This unique programme leverages Germany’s successful Mittelstand model, offering a blend of academic rigor and real-world case studies from SMEs worldwide. Participants engage with a mix of resident and visiting faculty, many of whom are industry consultants, ensuring practical insights. The curriculum integrates internships, international collaborations, and elective modules to prepare graduates for leadership roles in SME development and entrepreneurship, particularly in knowledge-intensive sectors.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to promote growth and sustainability in SMEs.
- Analyze real-world case studies from SMEs globally to understand challenges and opportunities.
- Engage in research projects focusing on SME development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Participate in an internship (minimum six weeks) to gain practical experience in SME promotion.
- Collaborate with international guest lecturers and industry consultants to enhance practical insights.
- Write a Master’s thesis addressing a relevant topic in SME development or entrepreneurship.
- Develop intercultural skills through international projects and collaborations.
- Apply knowledge of economic development and innovation management in a professional setting.
Requirements
Degree required: A four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from a reputable university
Degree offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level; TOEFL iBT (minimum 4 in each section) or IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0)
Instruction: English
- Minimum of two years of relevant career experience
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and statistical analysis programs (e.g., SPSS, STATA)
- Broad knowledge of economics and/or economic issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
- Applicants from India with a three-year Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum grade of first division (60% or above) or equivalent.
- Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian applicants must submit an APS Certificate.
- Nigerian and Cameroonian applicants must have their application documents certified at the German Embassy.
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How to apply
Deadline: 1 October (for DAAD EPOS scholarship applicants) or 15 March (for self-financed applicants)
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, English proficiency certificate, CV, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. DAAD EPOS scholarship applicants must apply between 1 August and 1 October, while self-financed applicants can apply between 1 January and 15 March.
- Completed application form
- Proof of undergraduate degree
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of relevant career experience
- APS Certificate (for Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian applicants)
- Certified documents (for Nigerian and Cameroonian applicants)
Contact
SEPT MBA Admissions Office· Admissions Coordinator
https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/masters-program
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