Degree:
Master of Arts
Start of programme:
Summer term, winter term
ECTS:
80
Mode of study:
Full-time
Standard duration of study:
4 semesters
Admission restrictions:
Restricted admission
Language:
EN
Semester abroad:
Included
Work placement:
Practical Semester

Your Future in Entrepreneurship

The Master’s program in Entrepreneurship – classic (M.A.) provides an in-depth study of business administration with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and starting a business. In this English-taught program, you will explore how to develop and implement innovative business ideas and design business models, as well as the strategic and economic challenges faced by startups, young companies, and family businesses. In doing so, you will expand your knowledge and skills to identify entrepreneurial opportunities, develop business ideas, and strategically shape their implementation.

Practical projects, workshops, and engagement with founders and companies combine academically grounded content with real-world entrepreneurial challenges. You will examine current developments and challenges in entrepreneurship and apply your knowledge to real startup and business situations. International compulsory elective modules allow you to choose your own areas of specialization and tailor your studies to your interests.

The program’s international focus is also reflected in English as the language of instruction and the international composition of the student body. Interaction with students from different countries and with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds broadens your perspective on entrepreneurial issues and international markets.

A Master of Arts degree opens up a wide range of career prospects – for example, in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development, in startups and young companies, in innovation management, and in consulting. The program also provides a solid foundation for starting your own business and further developing innovative business ideas.

Entrepreneurship – classic (M.A.) at a glance: A concise overview of the program’s Curriculum, Application Process, Admission Requirements, and other important information.

Study Plan

  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Strategies of Internationalization

    5 ECTS
  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Business Psychology

    5 ECTS
  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Leadership & Intercultural Management

    5 ECTS
  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Creativity and Innovation

    5 ECTS
  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    International Entrepreneurship

    5 ECTS
  • 1st Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Practical Module I

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Compulsory Elective Module

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Intellectual Property Rights

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Advanced Corporate Finance

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Managing Family Businesses

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Management and Marketing of Innovations

    5 ECTS
  • 2nd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Practical Module II

    5 ECTS
  • 3rd Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Placement Semester

    30 ECTS (does not apply to the 3-semester Study Plan)

    Im Praxissemester wenden Sie Ihr bisher erworbenes Wissen direkt in einem Unternehmen oder einer Organisation an. Sie vertiefen Ihre fachlichen, methodischen und sozialen Kompetenzen und gewinnen wertvolle Einblicke in die betriebliche Praxis.

  • 4th (3rd) Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Social Entrepreneurship

    5 ECTS
  • 4th (3rd) Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Corporate Entrepreneurship

    5 ECTS
  • 4th (3rd) Semester, , 30 ECTS.

    Master's Thesis

    20 ECTS

The modular structure of the program brings together the individual areas of study into a structured course of study. Each module is worth a specific number of credits (ECTS). To successfully complete the Master’s program, you need 90 ECTS in the three-semester program without a placement semester or 120 ECTS in the four-semester program with a placement semester.
For details on the program structure, please see the Curriculum and the Module Catalog.

Career Opportunities in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur

Develop innovative business ideas and turn them into viable business models. As an entrepreneur or founder, you will combine entrepreneurial thinking with business administration expertise and shape the building and further development of your own company.

Founder
Business Development Manager

Identify new business areas, market potential, and growth opportunities. As a Business Development Manager, you will develop strategies for entering new markets and business areas and support their strategic development.

Business Development Manager
Innovation Manager

Develop and design innovative products, services, and business models. As an Innovation Manager, you will analyze trends and market potential, initiate innovation processes, and guide the development of new solutions from idea to implementation.

Innovation Manager
Corporate Entrepreneurship Manager

Develop new business areas and innovative business models within established companies. As a Corporate Entrepreneurship Manager, you will shape spin-offs and innovation projects and combine entrepreneurial thinking with the structures and resources of established companies.

Corporate Entrepreneurship Manager
Creativity & Innovation Manager

Develop creative ideas and innovative solutions for new products, services, and business models. As a Creativity & Innovation Manager, you will shape innovation processes, identify new opportunities, and guide development from the first idea to implementation.

Creativity & Innovation Manager

Ready for the Next Step?

The Master’s program in Entrepreneurship builds on your business administration knowledge with a focus on starting a business, innovation, and entrepreneurial action. It provides the expertise you need to develop innovative business models, turn business ideas into reality, and pursue a wide range of career paths.

Experiences of Our Students

My Experience

Ivan, September 18, 2025 – Entrepreneurship (M.A.)
I have already successfully completed half of my courses and find that the content of the program is very well balanced. The mix of theory and practice is well designed – it is challenging, but not overwhelming. This gives me enough time to continue developing outside of class and to take part in additional projects. One example was a case championship organized by Deutsche Telekom as part of the Innovation Management course, which my team and I won. Experiences like these have not only opened up new perspectives for me, but also given me a lot of practical experience.

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Practical Insights and Strategic Skills

Yusif, January 8, 2025 – Entrepreneurship (M.A.)
The Entrepreneurship program at HS Worms offers practice-oriented and strategic training for aspiring founders and innovators. It combines theoretical foundations with real-world case studies, business plan development, and creative problem-solving. Particularly valuable are the exchange with industry experts and the work in interdisciplinary teams, which encourage innovative thinking. The university also places great emphasis on teaching entrepreneurial soft skills such as leadership and networking, which provides ideal preparation for starting a business or taking on management roles.

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Collaboration with SME and a big company

Toby, July 20, 2024 – Entrepreneurship (M.A.)
I found this programme is interesting in terms of the lecturers, courses and students. we have some collaboration with a big company like Lufthansa and also SME such as Calamedia. it has filled my expectation to grasp entrepreneurial skills which I will need in the future and collaborating with such companies are very practical for the entrepreneurship students to directly jump into the company environment.

A Very Interesting and Motivating Program

Olga, October 21, 2023 – Entrepreneurship (M.A.)
Most of the lecturers were always very helpful and supported us with all projects and questions about starting a business. As a student, you could learn a great deal from their expertise. You could take a few digital courses, which some students also attended from abroad. In general, the group size is ideal for a good exchange and for including everyone. A large share of my fellow students are international students, which was really nice. This allowed me to make friends from all over the world and broaden my horizons.

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Entrepreneurship Comes to Life Here!

Amelie, July 17, 2022 – Entrepreneurship (M.A.)
The program has only existed since the summer semester of 2021, so joining it this early was a risk for me. So far, however, I have not been disappointed (2nd semester). The lecturers’ goal is to awaken our entrepreneurial spirit and/or drive innovation. Most courses are tailored specifically to entrepreneurship – from design thinking courses to business modeling, writing business plans, and boot camps. You practice pitching here until you can do it in your sleep. Startup projects are supported, and the university and its lecturers have strong ties to other startup centers, startups, banks, companies, and more in the region. In addition to lectures, further events are offered, such as the Founders’ Tuesday.

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Contact

Prof. Dr. Michael Graef
Program Director

Lara Behr
Team Master

Lara Behr