Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ IU International University 

👉 This English-language master's programme is specifically designed for graduates of business or technical degree programmes. You will systematically acquire transdisciplinary skills in just 2 semesters of full-time study or part-time study for the (further) development of business models and the management of innovation processes.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider IU International University, UAS based in Erfurt (Germany)
Studying, anytime and anywhere – according to your own rules: The distance learning at IU International University (IU) not only makes this possible, but is constantly meeting individual learning needs and providing the latest gadgets for a maximally flexible study. The state-recognized bachelor's and master's programs, which can be completed part-time or full-time, are intended to adapt to the students' everyday lives – whether alongside work, during parental leave, or while traveling the world. Self-directed learning has never been easier: from the innovative learning app IU Learn, through the online campus with live formats, to the in-house and thus first AI-based university chatbot Syntea. Currently, there are over 130,000 students enrolled at IU – making IU the largest German university.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaManagement
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 2 Semesters, Study effort 30 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 60 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction English
📖 Course contents Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Entre- and Intrapreneurship, Digital Business Models, Disruptive Innovation, Hybrid Project Management in Digital Transformation, Advanced Research Methods, Seminar: Current Topics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Elective A, Master Thesis
📚 Electives Start Up Lab, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Big Data, IT Project and Architecture Management, Corporate Finance and Investment, Consumer Behavior and Brand Management, Leadership and Change, Performance Management, Product Development.
👥 In-person sessions numerous virtual lectures
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 475 € monthly
from 10099 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • Master's degree in just 2 semesters of full-time study or in 3-4 semesters of part-time study
  • Interesting specializations, such as in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science and Analytics
  • Innovative learning concept with the IU Learn app and digital courses

These are the admission requirements for the Master's programme in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship

We offer the Master's programme in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship in a shortened 60 ECTS version, which lasts 2 semesters in full-time study. A first-degree qualification with a grade of at least "satisfactory" is required.

Depending on the extent of your qualification, you may need to demonstrate additional work experience:

  • If your first-degree qualification is 180 ECTS, you must take courses worth 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • If your qualification is 210 ECTS, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience. This work experience should have been gained after your studies.
  • If your qualification is 240 ECTS, which is the case for many diploma qualifications, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience.

In addition, you need to prove your English language skills. For example, you can demonstrate English language skills through a TOEFL (minimum 80 points), IELTS (minimum Level 6), a passed Duolingo English test (minimum 105 points), a Cambridge certificate (at least grade B overall), or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you can take a free English course directly at IU International University.

Study Content & Modules: This is the course schedule for the Master's in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship

The master's program at IU International University is modular. A module typically consists of 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance, such as an exam or a written assignment. You complete your master's one step at a time - and even determine mostly for yourself when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you could structure your study plan as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Entre- and Intrapreneurship, Digital Business Models, Disruptive Innovation, Hybrid Project Management in Digital Transformation, Advanced Research Methods
  • 2nd Semester: Seminar: Current Topics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Elective A, Master Thesis

For specialization, you can choose one of these concentrations, for example: Start Up Lab, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Big Data, IT Project and Architecture Management, Corporate Finance and Investment, Consumer Behavior and Brand Management, Leadership and Change, Performance Management, Product Development and Design Thinking, Agile Start Up Methods.

Study Concept: How the part-time study in Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship works at IU

You can adapt the online study of Digital Innovation and Intrapreneurship at IU International University flexibly to suit your life and daily routine in the best way possible. For instance, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time study, you need a total of 2 semesters to complete the master's, which is 12 months. In part-time study I, you study for 3 semesters until completion. Or you opt for part-time study II and take 4 semesters to complete the master's.

You receive study materials from IU in printed study booklets with each module enrollment. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You access the IU Interactive Books via the convenient Learn App of IU.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

Particularly practical and flexible is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week - and that too when you feel optimally prepared for the exam, for example, in construction. Moreover, we operate around 40 exam centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.

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