WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Vallendar, Germany
MSc
DURATION
21 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 39,600 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* april 30, 2025: for candidates requiring a student visa: | may 31, 2025: for other candidates:
** 32,200 EUR: 90 credit track | 39,600 EUR: 120 credit track
Key Summary
Master in Entrepreneurship Program
Our Master in Entrepreneurship offers a diverse range of electives that enable you to fine-tune your skills and experiences. Whether you choose Corporate Entrepreneurship or Visual Prototyping, you’ll gain the skills to become a true changemaker, ready to lead in any environment.
Master in Entrepreneurship equips you with everything you need, from running a company to securing investment for growth. You’ll gain the skills, experience, and mindset to transform your vision into a thriving venture. Plus, you’ll build an international network of business contacts across industries. At WHU, the opportunities to connect with partners and investors are limitless, opening doors no other school can match.
Creativity takes place every day at WHU. Even with our wider network at your fingertips, ground-breaking start-ups are born right here on campus. Connect with founders, ask questions, and spark new ideas. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs who challenge your thinking. Get hands-on experience, taking your business idea from concept to launch. Collaborate with peers who think big—and inspire you to think even bigger.
There are two available tracks for the Master in Entrepreneurship Program: 90 credits (17 months) or 120 credits (21 months).
90 credit track: Students who have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 ECTS credits can choose the 90 credit track. This track includes a one-week international capstone module. Proof of study or work experience outside of Germany for at least 12 weeks is required.
120 credit track: Students who have completed a 180 ECTS credit Bachelor’s degree will join the 120 credit track. This includes a mandatory semester abroad at one of our partner universities.
Year 1
Pre-Master Modules
- Foundations of Management
- Financial Accounting
Quarter 1 | Core Modules & Electives
- Sprint2Berlin
- Venture Capital Finance
Quarter 2 | Core Modules & Electives
- Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance
Quarter 3 | Core Modules & Electives
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
Quarter 4 | Core Modules & Electives
- Building and Scaling Successful Companies
- Capstone Module Abroad (for 90-Credit Track)
Students in the 90-credit track are required to complete a one-week capstone module.
The capstone is a one-week module abroad where students attend tailor-made lectures and visit local companies to experience international business ecosystems.
Year 2
Summer | Internship
You will gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to apply theory learned in class through an internship in Germany or abroad. The Career Center supports you in finding an internship position via a broad range of activities such as individual career counseling, workshops, and company presentations.
Quarter 1 - 2 | Semester Abroad (for 120-Credit Track)
The Master in Entrepreneurship Program also includes a semester abroad at one of WHU's 200 partner universities worldwide. During the semester abroad, you will gain a global perspective and immerse yourself in another culture.
Quarter 3 - 4 | Thesis
The Master thesis concludes your studies, providing you the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained throughout the course of the Master Program. While writing your thesis, you will be supervised by a WHU faculty member. You may also write your thesis in collaboration with a company.