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Entrepreneurship

Bachelor

Constantly looking for ways to innovate? Always thinking of great new business ideas? Want to be the next Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos? Then this is the perfect study programme for you! 

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Overview

Start your online Bachelor in Entrepreneurship

The BA Entrepreneurship programme will help you turn your dreams into a reality: you’ll learn the basics of business, get to know the global marketplace and the technologies that businesses will be using in the future, and develop a strong entrepreneurial mind-set. 

Harness your existing passion for innovation and challenges, and work on building it into a recipe for success. Whether you’re planning on starting your own start-up, or are looking to consult others on the best ways to move their businesses forward, you’ll hone your practical skills in this challenging and exciting BA programme. 

And the best part? You’ll start working on innovative business projects right from the first semester, to give you all of the practical skills you need for success as a future business leader. 

Start your Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship on-campus programme

The BA Entrepreneurship programme will help you turn your dreams into a reality: you’ll learn the basics of business, get to know the global marketplace and the technologies that businesses will be using in the future, and develop a strong entrepreneurial mind-set.  

Harness your existing passion for innovation and challenges, and work on building it into a recipe for success. Whether you’re planning on starting your own start-up, or are looking to consult others on the best ways to move their businesses forward, you’ll hone your practical skills in this challenging and exciting BA programme.  

And the best part? You’ll start working on innovative business projects right from the first semester, to give you all of the practical skills you need for success as a future business leader.  

This study programme is completely taught in English!

Your degree summed up

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
Study model
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
180 ECTS
Language: English
Study duration
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
Start online studies: any time
Tuition fees
Starting from € 219 (US$ 235)* per month

*based on the exchange rate from 01.06.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
Accreditation
180 ECTS - English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1122821c
Past education recognised
Save time and earn your degree faster by having your previous achievements/experience recognised
Study model
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
180 ECTS
Language: English
Study duration
36 months
Tuition fees
Starting from € 348 (US$ 374)* per month

*based on the exchange rate from 01.06.2023 09:05 AM (CEST)
Accreditation
180 ECTS - English
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1122821c
Past education recognised
Save time and earn your degree faster by having your previous achievements/experience recognised

Want to study this programme on campus?

You're currently looking at the Online Studies version of this programme. But don't worry, it's also available for On Campus Studies. Just reach out to our study advisors for more information on how to get started.

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100% Flexibility

With IU you choose what, how and where you study. And depending on your preferred study format you can even start your first step towards your new career right away.

94% Job success

Our practice-oriented study programmes prepare you for your future career. This is why 94% of IU graduates find a job within 3 months after graduation.


Study contents

Online course overview

This study programme covers a wide variety of topics, in order to help you understand how to design successful products, improve services and identify market needs.

Whether you decide to focus your studies on sustainability, management or technology, the course and class projects offered to you will let you build a solid foundation of knowledge, and prepare you for a successful international career as a true business innovator. 

Course overview

This study programme covers a wide variety of topics, in order to help you understand how to design successful products, improve services and identify market needs. 

Whether you decide to focus your studies on sustainability, management or technology, the course and class projects offered to you will let you build a solid foundation of knowledge, and prepare you for a successful international career as a true business innovator.  

Semester 1

Module

ECTS

International Marketing  

5

Introduction to Academic Work 

5

Introduction to User Research 

5

Project: Development of Business Ideas 

5

Business 101

5

International Contract Management 

5

Semester 2

Module

ECTS

Start-Up Financing

5

Accounting and Balancing 

5

Agile Project Management 

5

Applied Sales I

5

Collaborative Work 

5

Project: Prototyping and validation of a business idea 

5

Semester 3

Module

ECTS

Management Accounting 

5

Managerial Economics

5

Applied Sales II

5

Corporate Planning & Control 

5

Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making 

5

Project: Entrepreneurship 

5

Semester 4

Module

ECTS

Market Research 

5

Fundamentals of Product Management 

5

Pricing

5

Personnel Psychology 

5

Agile Management 

5

Project: Business Model Development 

5

Semester 5

Module

ECTS

Project: Minimum Viable Product 

5

Seminar in Current Topics in Digitalisation

5

Online Marketing 

5

Organizational Behaviour

5

Electives A 

10

Semester 6

Module

ECTS

Electives B

10

Electives C

10

Master Thesis & Colloquium 

10

Electives overview

Elective A

In your 5th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS

Digital Entrepreneurship

10

Intrapreneurship

10

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

10

Elective B

In your 6th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS

User Testing and Prototyping

10

Organizational Development and Change Management

10

Innovative Technologies and Sustainability

10

Internet of Things and Big Data

10

Working environment 4.0

10

Business Ethics and Sustainability

10

Elective C

In your 6th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS

User Testing and Prototyping

10

Organizational Development and Change Management

10

Innovative Technologies and Sustainability

10

Internet of Things and Big Data

10

Working environment 4.0

10

Business Ethics and Sustainability

10

Studium Generale

10

Module guide

Module guide

Course schedules

Online Course schedule

On-campus Course schedule

Each course in this study programme has a live teaching session

At IU, we want you to feel supported, and to give you the best learning experience possible. 

In keeping with our mission, we now offer two-hour, monthly intensive live sessions in every course.The live events are recorded, so you can access them whenever you want. Each monthly session will cover all the course contents, so you only need to attend or watch it once. 

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here. 

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

  • Bachelor Entrance Examination (included in Online Degree Saver Programme)

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable for your application.

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

  • Bachelor Entrance Examination

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable for your application.

English language skills

Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). 

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points)* or  
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6)* or  
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)* or 
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)*   

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency.  

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years. 

Online degree saver programme

Apply for the online Degree Saver programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

Earn a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s degree – at the same time!

Don’t have a high school diploma? Have one but your grade average doesn’t meet our admission requirements? We have a solution for you! 

With the High School Diploma Study Pathway, you can earn a high school diploma and start your online Bachelor’s degree at IU – at the same time.

Visit our High School Diploma Study Pathway page for more details. 

On campus

Start your career in Bad Honnef

Our campus in Bad Honnef is the perfect place for starting your life in Germany. Study and graduate in a region that's home to some of Europe's largest companies.

IU Bad Honnef

Just a 2-hour train ride away you’ll find yourself in Frankfurt, the country’s leading financial centre and home to the European Central Bank. The IU campus is also a short distance from Cologne, where a booming automotive industry lies, and Bonn, which offers a modern research-oriented scientific environment with an average salary of €65,000 a year.

What does it mean studying on Campus?

  • A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
  • Full time only
  • 2-4 intakes per year – programme dependent
  • Pre-set study sequence with some flexibility online
  • All programmes taught in English

Other perks:

  • Free online German language course
  • Online career services, job listings platform & virtual networking events
  • Internship module (optional)
  • 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Careers

Your Entrepreneurship career outlook

With a Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship, you’ll have a wide range of opportunities to choose from, and many different avenues of starting your professional career. You can be your own boss, and use all the knowledge you developed to start your own business and attract investors. Or you can join a company looking for skilled professionals with a strong understanding of business operations, managerial skills and a disruptive approach to growth – with the added bonus of an internationally recognised degree, signaling you as someone who can comfortably lead diverse, multicultural teams. 

Manager während des Meetings

Founder / CEO

Take big chances, reap big rewards: as a founder/CEO, you’ll turn business ideas and dreams into reality, and then decide on how to grow, adapt and manage them. With the help of the business knowledge, management skills and technological know-how you’ll develop in your BA studies, you’ll be ready to take on the many challenges of starting and running your own company. 

Frau während eines Meetings

Product Owner

Own all responsibilities regarding the launch, implementation and performance of a new product or service. You’ll need to have a strong understanding of the field in which the business operates in, what the competitors offer, and how to increase value both from the product itself and from the work of the product team.

Combine entrepreneurial work process, digitalisation and people management, and beat the competition regardless of industry. 

Mann und Frau, die sich die Hand geben

Innovation Manager

Similar to change managers, innovation managers are responsible for instigating, planning and executing change within companies. The main difference, however, is that innovation managers are more focused on digital transformation and the implementation of advanced technologies into a more traditional work environment.

You’ll have to work well with others, and feel comfortable around sophisticated technological tools, but if you are, you’ll be able to provide significant financial improvements, and quickly become an in- demand professional. 

Your career enabler

94% of current IU graduates find a job within 3 months. Our practice based degrees stand out from the crowd and prepare you for a job at industry-leading companies.

Student reviews

This is what our students say

  • “Online studies at IU adapts perfectly to my needs as someone with multiple sclerosis due to the flexibility it offers.”

    Natalie

    Online student

  • “The Study Advisory Team gave me very good tips on how to manage my time as a student who also works full-time.”

    Cédric Gobrecht

    Online student

  • “That is exactly why I would also recommend the study programme at IU: the friendly and direct interaction with fellow students, tutors and professors is indispensable to any student who wants to make rapid progress.”

    Tim Michel

    Graduate, Germany

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All our study programmes include the following benefits

  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Free 4-week trial
  • Monthly live and recorded tutorials
  • Use of the online campus
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
  • Access to all on-campus services
Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Have you completed a course or a learning path through IU LinkedIn Learning, and earned a certificate? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, and complete your studies at IU sooner.

  • Save time: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.

Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.Arrange a personal video consultation appointment to discuss recognition

Recognition files

Guide to recognition

Individual application for recognition

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences is the best choice

Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% Online

Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. 

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, live teaching sessions, student advice and support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time. 

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Hybrid Studies = More Flexibility

By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease. 

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.  

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