Master's in Entrepreneurship (MSc) WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Courses are completely taught in English.

WHU's Master's in Entrepreneurship is an innovative Master of Science programme designed to equip future entrepreneurs and innovators with the skills they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. This highly relevant programme emphasises data analytics, foundational business skills, and leadership – three core competencies that are in high demand among aspiring entrepreneurs. WHU offers a unique opportunity to blend a comprehensive business education with specialised entrepreneurial knowledge, preparing you to drive innovation and lead successful ventures.

The programme begins on 1 September. It is a full-time programme taught at our campus in Vallendar.

There are two available tracks for the Master in Entrepreneurship Programme: 90 credits (17 months) or 120 credits (21 months).

90 credit track (17 months): This is an accelerated path featuring a one-week international capstone module – perfect for those eager to fast-track their careers. It is open to students who have completed at least three months of study or work experience outside of Germany as well as a Bachelor’s degree comprising at least 210 ECTS credits. In individual cases, students with fewer than 210 ECTS credits from their Bachelor’s degree may also be admitted to this track, provided they meet all other admission requirements.

120 credit track (21 months): This includes a semester abroad at one of our partner universities worldwide – ideal for students seeking a broader international academic experience.

Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April
Applicants not requiring a visa: 31 May

Tuition for the 90 ECTS track is 32,200 EUR* (including capstone module), and the 120 ECTS track is 39,600 EUR* (including semester abroad). This fee includes the tuition for the semester abroad at one of WHU's partner universities worldwide.

Please check our website for updated tuition fee information, as this is subject to changes.

*Tuition fee for the September 2025 intake

We offer two tracks: 90 ECTS (three semesters) or 120 ECTS (four semesters).

The programme starts at the beginning of September each year. The first two semesters of the programme take place at the WHU campus in Vallendar. The core modules impart essential elements and fundamentals for entrepreneurship and innovation. They are Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance, Building and Scaling Successful Companies, Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs, Legal Bootcamp, Sprint2Berlin, and Entrepreneurship through Acquisition and Search Funds. On top of this, we offer elective courses such as Actionable Customer Analytics, Sustainable Operations Management, Data Driven Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital Finance, and B2B Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation, Strategy.

After your first two semesters at WHU, you will do a mandatory internship over the summer. Students in the 90 ECTS track will complete their capstone module abroad before the summer, and they will begin working on their Master's theses after the summer internship in the third semester. Students in 120 ECTS track will complete a semester abroad at one of our partner universities around the world, and they will then begin working on their Master's theses afterwards in the fourth semester.

Students in the 90 ECTS track will complete a capstone module abroad.

Students in the 120 ECTS track will complete a semester abroad.

An internship has to be completed at the end of the second semester for a minimum of six weeks.

9,900 EUR

Tuition for the 90 ECTS track is 32,200 EUR* (including capstone module), and the 120 ECTS track is 39,600 EUR* (including semester abroad). This fee includes the tuition for the semester abroad at one of WHU's partner universities worldwide.

Please check our website for updated tuition fee information, as this is subject to changes.

*Tuition fee for the September 2025 intake

Included in the tuition fees

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month to cover room, board, and personal expenses

For the Master's in Entrepreneurship, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with no more than four years of postgraduate work experience. Applicants should show personal commitment, be passionate about collaboration, and possess excellent English language skills. 

Our admission requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field of study or demonstration of an appropriate background in an entrepreneurship-related area, e.g. through elective courses, thesis, or practical exposure
• Applicants must hand in a 10-slide pitch deck about a business idea.
• Practical experience – minimum of 12 weeks of internship(s) or equivalent; 20 weeks recommended, and no more than four years of postgraduate work experience
• International experience (recommended)
• Proof of English proficiency (details below)

Candidates must apply via our online application portal found on our website.

If your application passes the first part of our selection process, you will be invited to the video-recorded interview round via Kira Talent. Kira Talent is an online video interview platform that enables the candidates to record themselves answering our interview questions.

As the last step in the application process, you will be invited to a personal interview online.

As the teaching language is English, applicants have to provide proof of their English skills.

WHU accepts the following tests and results:

• TOEFL iBT test with an overall score of at least 100 (WHU Code: 0682) 
• IELTS (academic) with an overall score of at least 7.0
• We also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition that you can take online.

Exceptions are made for native English speakers or applicants who have earned a first academic degree from a programme taught entirely in English.

Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April
Applicants not requiring a visa: 31 May

Qualified students should not be held back by their financial situation. Therefore, there are a number of financing options available to our Master of Science students, which allow all successful candidates to study at WHU.

• Merit scholarship for candidates with an above-average GMAT, GRE, or GTEBS score
• In Praxi Diversity scholarship for international candidates
• In Praxi Women in Business scholarship for international female candidates
• WHU Excellence scholarship for candidates with an outstanding academic background and an excellent performance in the WHU Master's admission process
• Deutschlandstipendium for particularly talented students

Please visit our fees and financing website for complete financial aid and tuition information.

Different chairs and departments at WHU sometimes hire students on a part-time basis to assist with research projects and general tasks.

Vallendar and the surrounding area offer excellent accommodation opportunities, ranging from private apartments to halls of residence, right up to "last-minute beds". Rent varies from 250 to 600 EUR, including heating.

Most students choose to live near the campus, taking advantage of the proximity to classes and the opportunity to get together at any time. If you have any questions relating to finding accommodation or would like to receive a guest account to the actual housing list, our housing team will be happy to help: https://www.whu.edu/en/about-whu/campus-life/campus-vallendar/housing/.

The Career Centre supports you on your path of professional self-determination, helping you to reach your goals and facilitating a smooth transition from student life to work life.

At all stages of your career planning process, you will profit from a broad range of career activities. Our services include:

• Career counselling and training
• Presentations, workshops, and career fairs
• Job databases and newsletters
• Online resume database and on-campus recruiting
• Link to the WHU alumni network

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working and studying in an environment that promotes diversity and internationalisation. The organisational culture at WHU is distinguished by a spirit of courage and innovation, a strong sense of community, a high dedication to excellence, and an intrinsic commitment to society.

WHU's study programmes are offered on two campuses, one in Vallendar and one in Düsseldorf. The Master's in Entrepreneurship is offered at our Vallendar campus.

The Vallendar campus is nestled in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65 km stretch on the Rhine River recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Teeming with historic towns, fairytale castles, and towering vineyards, Vallendar and its surroundings offer plenty to see and do.

In October 2012, WHU opened its second campus in Düsseldorf. Now WHU has two locations from which it provides new directions to German business education, and in particular, to management education. Both the Vallendar campus and the Düsseldorf campus share the same "WHU Spirit" of mutual trust, support, and respect. With students and faculty from numerous countries, WHU offers a truly international study environment.