Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Our MSc in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing is an innovative, consecutive Master's degree programme aimed at graduates of business or related Bachelor's degree programmes. With a clear focus on entrepreneurship and corporate venturing, you will learn how to strategically develop, scale and successfully implement startups and digital business models.

Why study Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing?

Our programme provides you with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge that prepares you for a career in launching your own startups, in the further development of family businesses or in innovation management within established companies.

The core content includes:

• Strategy and growth: developing and managing innovative business models and digital products
• Corporate venturing: developing entrepreneurial initiatives within existing companies
• Qualitative market research: identifying new business opportunities
• Quantitative data analysis: validating concepts with primary and secondary data
• Innovation and technology transfer: application of research results in marketable solutions
• Intercultural competence: preparation for the globalised working world and collaboration in international teams

Our programme is characterised by a strong link between science and practice as well as international networking. You have the opportunity to

• set up your own company with a digital business model,
• use your Master's thesis to focus your learning on your areas of interest,
• and take part in international programmes, summer schools or stays abroad at partner universities.

The programme is aimed at anyone who 

• wants to take their entrepreneurial skills to the next level,
• is interested in innovation, digitalisation, and business model development,
• and aspires to a career as a founder in management consulting or innovation management.

Take the next step in your career! 

Become part of our international network of people with vision and expertise. Whether you are founding your own company, setting up a corporate venture or developing innovations - our Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing will lay the foundation for your successful future. 

The Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing programme comprises two full-time study semesters. A third semester, dedicated to writing a Master’s thesis and attending one additional lecture, completes the programme. The degree programme is divided into the subject areas of Entrepreneurship, Corporate Venturing and Business Analytics as well as AI & Smart Data Science. You can see the individual modules in the diagram. The courses are held in English.

Internship and semester abroad: The study programme is designed in such a way that students can take part in a voluntary internship or semester abroad.

Programme admission requirements:

• Requirements include an economically oriented Bachelor's degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The examination committee decides on equivalence.
• A successfully completed selection procedure (Requirements and design of the procedure are laid down in Appendix 2 of the Study and Examination Regulations.)
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework)

For general information, see: https://www.thi.de/en/international/studies/application.

The Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt can only make a legally binding decision about your eligibility for your desired study programme after reviewing the documents you submit with your application. We can’t provide a definitive assessment or evaluate your chances of acceptance until we have your full application, including your educational history.

Furthermore, it is possible to find out if you’re qualified to study in Germany before applying. Detailed information is available at the following link: www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission.

Additionally, you can find out about the qualification requirements via the study and examination regulations (=Studien- und Prüfungsordnung = SPO). Find these on the following page under the respective statutes: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/.

Thank you for your understanding. You are very welcome to apply, and we will check your application documents.

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 82 EUR per semester.

In addition to tuition fees, students face the following fixed monthly living costs:

- Health insurance: approx. 150 EUR

- Liability insurance: approx. 10 EUR

- Accommodation: approx. 500 to 650 EUR

- Internet and mobile phone: approx. 25 EUR

- Food: approx. 200 to 300 EUR

- German TV/radio fee: approx. 19 EUR

- Public transport (Deutschlandticket 2026): approx. 43 EUR

Beyond these fixed costs, additional expenses will vary depending on individual needs, such as travel to visit family or participation in leisure activities. 

Additionally, don’t forget potential unforeseen costs, such as the need for a new laptop or mobile phone, etc.

Usually, non-EU students are required to provide proof of sufficient financial means with a blocked account for visa purposes. It should contain approx. 992 EUR per month for up to 12 months.

Whether you can work alongside your studies depends on several factors. At the beginning, it is advisable to focus on your studies and adjust to a new academic and cultural environment. Studying abroad can be challenging due to different learning cultures and the need to catch up on course content.

International students are required to take part in a programme preparing them for the German labour market.

A good command of German at least B2 level is essential for employment opportunities. Students are therefore encouraged to invest time in learning German.

After the first year, students may consider taking on a part-time job. Specialist skills are required to work as a student trainee.

Furthermore, non-EU citizens only have a limited work permit in Germany (see Study and work).

There are different scholarship opportunities for enrolled students in Germany. However, it is very important to understand that scholarships are highly competitive, limited in number, and never guaranteed. Students must ensure they can finance their studies independently and should not rely on receiving a scholarship. Most programmes focus on excellent academic performance, personal engagement, or specific qualifications; financial need is often not the main criterion. Some national scholarships also require German language skills (often B2 level).

THI offers its own scholarship opportunities for international students once a year, announced through the university’s communication channels. For example, the Deutschlandstipendium supports high-performing, committed students regardless of their financial situation.

There are several major national foundations with extensive selection processes for which the university provides guidance and support.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt provides a comprehensive range of counselling and career services, including workshops designed to prepare students for the German labour market. These cover key topics such as application training, CV writing and interview skills.

After graduation, our graduates stay connected with the university and their study group through the Alumni Network.

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/organisation/career-service-student-counselling.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not run any student residence halls / dorms. You will have to start looking for accommodation on your own as soon as possible. At least 500 EUR per month should be budgeted for accommodation.

Here are some facts about finding accommodation in Ingolstadt or Neuburg.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) is an institution that specialises in business and technology and is characterised by innovative study concepts and modern facilities. We are currently training over 8,500 students in more than 75 study programmes in engineering, computer science, business, life sciences and sustainability.
Our students will graduate as sought-after specialists and managers. An extremely dynamic and successful region with a distinctly strong economic structure provides for excellent framework conditions. The relatively small student body guarantees individual guidance, a familial atmosphere, and close cooperation between students and professors.
One of the core features of studying at our university is its orientation towards practical application. Internships and projects, as well as continuous cooperation with regional companies, are fundamental components of every study programme.
The Ingolstadt campus was completed in 1999, and a new tract of buildings opened in 2014. In 2021, the Neuburg campus opened its doors with its Faculty of Sustainable Infrastructure. Modern equipment and facilities create an atmosphere that adds to students' success and enjoyment. Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is proud of its commitment to offer the highest possible level of quality in research and education. It is possible to explore Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt by visiting the interactive 360° THI campus tour.

The campus is only a short walk from Ingolstadt's appealing old city. The view from the lecture halls is of a castle and other medieval buildings. Ingolstadt lies in the centre of Bavaria, one of the most prosperous German federal states, and it is only an hour by car from the metropolitan areas of Munich and Nuremberg. The opportunities to take part in leisure activities in the area — which is close to the Alps as well as to the beautiful Altmühl valley — are unlimited. With the headquarters of Audi (the international automotive company) and a large number of innovative corporations in the city, Ingolstadt is proud to be one of the strongest economic regions in Germany. Opportunities to participate in sports activities are provided by the university as well as by various amateur and competitive sports clubs. Bavarian charm and the Bavarian way of life — including summer evenings in beer gardens and the diverse cultural events on offer — make daily life in Ingolstadt particularly attractive for students.