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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management under the number 1111120c. Who is the Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management suitable for?
The Bachelor's distance learning course is aimed at anyone who wants to think and act entrepreneurially – whether to start their own start-up, enter the start-up scene, or implement innovative projects in existing companies. It is primarily targeted at working professionals who want to build new skills alongside their job. The degree programme is suitable for individuals interested in business administration, digital business models, and innovation processes who are willing to show initiative and take responsibility for their own projects.
What admission requirements do you need to meet?
For access to this bachelor's degree at the European Distance and Independent Studies University Hamburg, the following pathways are available:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- Without Abitur with a subject-specific advanced training examination: e.g. master craftsman’s diploma, business administrator, state-certified business economist, or comparable advanced training qualifications according to BBiG or HwO
- Without Abitur with vocational training and professional experience: At least one completed recognised vocational training of at least two years plus at least three years of professional experience in the trained or a related professional field
Additionally, previously completed advanced and further training, IHK qualifications or prior study achievements can be credited towards the course, which reduces the duration and cost of study.
For the distance learning course, alongside the formal requirements, you should have the following personal competencies:
- Self-motivation and the ability to learn independently
- Basic interest in business contexts, company formation and innovation
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
- Communication skills to convincingly present business ideas
- Willingness to use digital technologies and modern tools
- Time management discipline to handle the weekly study workload of about 22 hours alongside work or other commitments
What content can you expect in the Bachelor’s degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management?
In the distance learning programme Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (B.A.) at Euro-FH, you will develop solid skills to realise your own entrepreneurial ventures or to drive innovative projects within existing companies. You will acquire comprehensive business management expertise – from the fundamentals of business administration and corporate management to specialised topics such as innovation management, design thinking and digital business models. Creativity techniques, strategy development and methods for identifying and implementing business ideas are central. In the Incubator module, you will learn how to create optimal growth conditions for start-ups. The content is complemented by knowledge of business intelligence, project management, digitalisation as well as economic and growth policy frameworks.
You can also choose an individual focus: Innovation (Intrapreneurship) or Start-up (Entrepreneurship). During your studies, you will develop and test your own business idea – upon completion of the programme, you will prepare a comprehensive business plan and present it in a professional pitch. Case studies and project work ensure a strong connection between theory and practice.
How is the course structured in the distance learning programme?
The distance learning programme is designed for 36 or 48 months (corresponding to 6 or 8 semesters). You can start at any time. The flexible structure allows you to study part-time alongside work and to plan your learning phases individually. For the learning materials you use digital study booklets, teaching videos, audio units and the AI learning companion “KILEA”. The Euro-FH online campus offers 24/7 access to all materials as well as secondary literature.
- Monthly exams, optionally online or at one of the 10 examination centres nationwide
- Four attendance seminars as well as an online seminar, mostly flexibly schedulable online
- Individual support from personal tutors for each module
- Opportunity for recognition of prior learning (e.g. IHK qualifications, previous studies), which can reduce study duration and fees
The programme concludes with the preparation and presentation of a business plan. A free extension of 18 or 24 months is possible if you need more time.
What career opportunities does the degree open up for you?
With the degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, you will gain access to a wide range of professional fields around innovation and company formation. Typical areas of work include:
- Self-employment as the founder of your own start-up
- Specialist and leadership positions in start-ups or innovative company divisions (Intrapreneurship)
- Working in innovation labs, incubators and accelerators
- Positions at venture capital and private equity firms
- Consulting, especially in founding and innovation consulting
The degree programme imparts the knowledge you need to successfully found and manage a company as an entrepreneur or to be responsible for innovation projects in established companies. You will also be in demand in start-up financing and innovation-related sectors thanks to the skills you acquire.
What does the distance learning programme cost and how can you arrange financing?
The tuition fees are 279 euros per month for a standard period of study of 48 months (a total of 13,392 euros); if you choose the shorter study period of 36 months, the monthly rate is correspondingly higher. You can start your studies at any time and there are no enrolment fees. Individual payment models starting from 209 euros per month are available to all students.
- Individual funding options such as BAföG, scholarships or education funds
- Free extension of the study period without additional costs
- Recognition of prior learning saves study time and reduces fees
- Participation in special promotions with price reductions, e.g. savings of up to 1,999 euros
In most cases, tuition fees can be claimed tax-deductible as work-related expenses or business expenses. Many employers financially support part-time studies.
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