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Distance LearningBachelor
Entrepreneurship (B.A.)
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 1122821
Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply with ZIEL26 by July 30th & secure €1,444 discount + iPad.
Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Start your online study programme in Entrepreneurship today
Realise your visions with your own start-up or take the lead as an innovation driver in SMEs and corporates: The german-taught distance learning programme entrepreneurship equips you with all the skills you need for success.
How your studies get you ahead:
You combine business administration knowledge with the entrepreneurial mindset needed for success.
You qualify for key positions in developing and implementing business ideas.
Found and travel: in project courses, you can work on your own start-up ideas. study 100% digitally – how, when, and where you want. perfect for travelling while building your startup.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1122821
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Course Content
Your course overview in the distance learning programme Entrepreneurship
"Trust yourself, be your own boss" is the motto of our bachelor's programme entrepreneurship. During your studies, you will not only learn entrepreneurial fundamentals, methods, and applications, but also develop a sense of self-efficacy – the "entrepreneurial mindset" necessary to shape your future. The curriculum focuses on entrepreneurial projects that make your studies as practical as possible from the very first semester. You have the opportunity to deepen your applied knowledge in seven emerging areas of entrepreneurship according to your interests: Digital entrepreneurship and AI, intrapreneurship, social entrepreneurship, sustainable entrepreneurship, product development and management, marketing, sales, or financing.
Elective modules: In elective areas A, B, and C, you select two elective modules in each area. Elective area D: At the beginning of your studies, decide between an internship at a company or modules from elective area D. The internship concludes with a practical reflection. If you choose the modules from elective area D, you must complete all modules in this section. Mixing internships and modules from elective area D is not allowed.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business 101 | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 5 |
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work | 5 |
| Project: Development of Business Ideas | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Balancing | 5 |
| Management Accounting | 5 |
| Start-Up Financing | 5 |
| Digital Methods in Market Research | 5 |
| Project: Prototyping and validation of a business idea | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| International Contract Management | 5 |
| Sales and Distribution | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Corporate Planning and Control | 5 |
| Project: Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business Ethics | 5 |
| Project: Agile Project Management | 5 |
| Online Marketing | 5 |
| Seminar: Ethical Innovation | 5 |
| Project: Business Model Development | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A | 10 |
| Elective B | 10 |
| Project: Design Thinking | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective C | 10 |
| Project: Minimum Viable Product | 5 |
| Elective D | 5 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Digital Business Models | 5 |
| Project: Digital Business Models | 5 |
| Innovation Management | 5 |
| Organizational Development | 5 |
| Sustainability | 5 |
| Project: Sustainable Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Social Media Marketing | 5 |
| Project: Campaigns in Social Media | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Product Management | 5 |
| Pricing | 5 |
| Elective B (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Project: Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Project: Organizational Development | 5 |
| Change Management | 5 |
| Circular Economy | 5 |
| Sustainable Technologies | 5 |
| Applied Sales I | 5 |
| Applied Sales II | 5 |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| Project: Digital Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Elective C (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Ethics and Legal Aspects in AI | 5 |
| Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context | 5 |
| Introduction to New Work | 5 |
| Project: New Work | 5 |
| Sustainability and Quality Management | 5 |
| Ethics and Sustainability in IT | 5 |
| Search Engine Advertising - SEA | 5 |
| Search Engine Optimization - SEO | 5 |
| Introduction to User Research | 5 |
| UX Prototyping | 5 |
| Personal Career Plan | 5 |
| Personal Elevator Pitch | 5 |
| Studium Generale I | 5 |
| Studium Generale II | 5 |
| Elective D (es sind 30 CP zu wählen) | |
| Internship: Business & Management | 30 |
| Collaborative Work | 5 |
| Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making | 5 |
| Conflict Management and Mediation | 5 |
| Leadership 4.0 | 5 |
| Negotiation Techniques | 5 |
| Organizational Behavior | 5 |
Career
your career prospects in Entrepreneurship
After graduating, you’ll be equipped to develop innovative business ideas and drive them forward in new or established companies. You could, for example, work as:
You are the driving force behind the establishment and growth of a start-up. You'll develop innovative business ideas, secure resources, and strategically position your company in a dynamic market.
As a product owner or product manager, you specialise in launching and establishing new products, business models, or areas. Your goal is continuous value creation – for both the product itself and the project team. You’ll blend agile management methods from digitalisation with entrepreneurial techniques and leverage your combined marketing, sales, and entrepreneurial know-how in daily work.
You identify and seize new business opportunities, create scalable business models, and establish strategic partnerships to accelerate early growth phases for your company.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in Entrepreneurship
Only until 30.07.2026
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399
€379 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344
€329 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.07.2026
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259
€249 /mtl.Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
All our study programmes include the following services
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Optional semester abroad
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Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
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Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
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Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
If you choose the English-language study option, we require proof of your English language skills. You can provide us with proof of this as follows:
TOEFL (min. 80 points) or
IELTS (min. Level 6) or
Duolingo English test (min. 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (min. overall grade B)
Note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years. If you have already completed your first degree in English or are a native English speaker, you no longer need to prove your English language skills separately.
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