Chalmers University of Technology
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Business Design
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Onsala, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The master's programme Entrepreneurship and business design has an action-based learning process with strong elements of academic reflection-in-action. To facilitate such an intense learning experience the school has championed a pedagogy that allows students to work with simulated business scenarios as well as real technology innovation and business projects. Chalmers school of entrepreneurship was founded in 1997 and is an integrated part of Chalmers' strategy for being an entrepreneurial university that takes responsibility for sustainable development through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with three compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Entrepreneurship and business design. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Intellectual property strategies
- Design of technological innovations and markets
- Technology-based entrepreneurship, 15 credits
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis is worth 60 credits.
- Master’s thesis and innovation project, 60 credits (CORP and TECH-track)
The abilities you will gain in this programme, for example being able to manage uncertainty, embrace and address complex issues, and drive change are highly appreciated competencies in many industries. Several of our graduates continue as directors for firms they have co-founded. Many graduates work as entrepreneurial leaders and managers in larger corporations, leading innovative projects and new business development. The creative and independent solution-orientation you gain in this programme will also make you attractive to business consultancy firms.