Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (MBA)
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (MBA)
Well prepared for new challenges.
Part-time and practice-orientated MBA!
Would you like to know how to recognise market opportunities, implement innovative product ideas and protect inventions? Do you want to systematically drive a company forward and network with other entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs? Then you've come to the right place!
Our part-time MBA programme or our practice-oriented further education courses will give you the know-how you need to tackle exciting challenges. The University of Oldenburg regularly achieves top rankings in the start-up radar - with us you benefit from excellent teaching, personal support and practical relevance.
You will further develop your entrepreneurial thinking and apply new knowledge directly to your own projects. You can develop ideas and realise analogue and digital prototypes on our innovation campus. Be part of a dynamic network of start-up and innovation enthusiasts! What are you waiting for?
Who is the Master's programme suitable for?
The part-time MBA programme is suitable for ...
- Employees who want to qualify for innovation management.
- Founders, entrepreneurs and freelancers and anyone who wants to strategically develop their business.
What prospects does the degree open up?
With your new entrepreneurial expertise, you can ...
- develop, commercialise and legally secure innovations
- effectively manage complex innovation processes and projects.
- Identify potential and build co-operations.
- successfully realise your own business ideas.
Details of the degree programme
How is the Master's programme structured?
The programme combines traditional management skills with the know-how for successful innovation management. You will take eight modules (90 CP): three core modules for solid management knowledge, three profile modules for individual specialisation and one foundation module. The programme concludes with a preparatory online colloquium and the Master's thesis.
These modules, each with 10 CP, serve to build a profile:
- Fundamentals of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (compulsory)
- Methodical Invention and Product Development (compulsory elective)
- Innovation Cooperations and Sustainable Market Transformation (compulsory elective)
- Sustainability through Innovation and Entrepreneurship (compulsory elective)
- Start-up Economics / Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (compulsory elective)
- Legal protection for innovations (compulsory elective)
- Research Methods (compulsory elective)
- Financing and Investment in Innovation Management (compulsory elective)
- Professionalisation module with five freely selectable skills training courses
Which learning formats are used?
The modules are self-contained subject areas and can be taken in any order you choose. You decide how many modules you complete per semester - and therefore the pace of your studies. There is no minimum number of modules per semester, nor is there an obligation to complete the degree within the standard period of study.
Competence training
Mastering professional challenges requires not only professional qualifications but also personal skills. You can train these specifically in our compact training formats.
Five skills training courses (2 credit points each) are combined to form a compulsory elective module (known as a "professionalisation module").
Personal support in every study module
You will receive personal support throughout the entire module duration of around 26 weeks: Our lecturers and mentors will support you individually. Together with the lecturers, you will make your business ideas marketable. You will benefit from their academic expertise and practical experience. Small groups ensure optimal support.
Learning alone in front of the computer? Not with us! You will primarily study on the virtual campus C3LLO and exchange ideas with fellow students there. You will also learn and discuss together in online workshops or at compact on-site events and develop ideas and projects.
Module process: online and on site
Our concept, specially developed for part-time learning, combines online and face-to-face phases to create a flexible and practical degree programme. You learn in a mix of self-directed work, live impulses from lecturers, digital learning modules and online tasks with direct feedback - anytime, anywhere and practically networked.
Competence-orientated teaching and testing
The knowledge acquired in the module is primarily applied, consolidated and further developed by working on real projects from your everyday professional life. It can often be transferred directly into your everyday professional life.
The course certificate is integrated into the module during the course of study; there are no additional written exams or comparable exams. The marking can consist of a presentation, a project report, a seminar paper or a portfolio, for example.
Your path to the University of Oldenburg
When can I start the degree programme?
You can apply for a place from 1 June to 1 September (winter semester) and from 15 December to 1 March (summer semester).
1. check admission requirements
You can apply for a place on the Master's degree programme if you meet the following requirements:
- A first academic degree (Bachelor's, Diplom, State Examination or Magister) from a university or university of applied sciences.
- At least one year of professional experience.
2. compile and submit application documents
You can apply for a study place online via the application portal of the University of Oldenburg.
- Online application for a study place
As part of the online application, you create an application form and submit the following documents and evidence digitally.
- University degree: Proof of a recognised degree (Diplom, Bachelor's, Master's or Magister degree; State Examination) including transcript (overview of achievements) of previous studies with details of the credit points achieved to date
- University semesters: Proof of the previous university semesters (= all semesters completed in Germany including previous semesters of leave) (e.g. certificate of study progress, certificate of study, last certificate of enrolment or certificate of exmatriculation)
Professional experience: Proof of practical professional experience of at least 1 year (e.g. employment contract, job reference, certificate from employer)
You can also submit additional documents:
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Certificates of previous further education and training
Application form for modulesPlease register for modules as early as possible or with your application to ensure that you get a place on the desired courses.
3. allocation of study places
Once we have received your application, we will confirm receipt and check whether your documents are complete. If any documents are missing, you can submit them to us before the application deadline. Based on your documents, the admissions committee will check whether you fulfil the admission requirements. Places are allocated on an ongoing basis during the application period.
4. accept a study place and enrol
If you fulfil the admission requirements, you will be informed via the application portal. You can now accept your study place via the portal and submit a proposal for enrolment. This is generated via the application portal and contains further information on completing enrolment.
Please send the proposal for enrolment including attachments to the Admissions office of the University of Oldenburg.
Module fees
For students, the fee per module is 1,200 euros (1,500 euros for guest students). This equates to around 200 euros per month, which you invest in your professional development. You will benefit from an inspiring learning environment that combines academic excellence with direct applicability. At 120 euros per credit point (CP), the degree programme offers excellent value for money in the field of part-time further education.
University contribution
In addition to the module fees, the University of Oldenburg charges
- a semester fee of currently 223 euros for enrolled students.
- a guest lecture fee of currently 60 euros if a module is taken as further education.
There are no further ongoing or additional costs for examinations or similar.
Save time and costs through crediting
Students who submit a proposal for credit transfer of modules and whose competences and prior achievements are recognised can shorten their Master's degree programme. In this case, fewer modules have to be studied and financed. You can find more information on credit transfer here.
We will be happy to advise you!
Further education or study? Both!
Each module of the degree programme can be taken individually as further education. It concludes with a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). The certificate is fully recognised for the MBA programme. This means you can simply start the programme without enrolment and decide to study later!
Our modules and further training programmes
Strategic management and organisational change (Inno)
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (Inno)
Leadership and personnel management (Inno)
Controlling (Inno)
Legal protection for innovations (Inno)
Start-up economics (Inno)
Financing and investment in innovation management (Inno)
Innovation cooperation and sustainable market transformation (Inno)
Research methods in innovation management (Inno)
Methodical invention and product development (Inno)
Sustainability through innovation and entrepreneurship (Inno)
Why participants recommend us
Practical relevance
Students can work on projects from their own profession in the individual modules and can be included in examinations.
Flexible
Study when it suits your family, job and free time - the study format makes it possible. You study mainly online.
What our participants say
"What I particularly like: instead of writing written exams, I demonstrate my knowledge in presentations and seminar papers. The content is not abstract, but tailored to current academic appointments."
Alexander Mischenko, IHK speaker and co-founder of LoveLights Emden
"The degree programme provides me with sound specialist knowledge. The lecturers prepare the broad spectrum of course content really well. Many come from the business world and establish a close link to practice - no question remains unanswered."
Vinh Nguyen, project management, Feinrot Kreativgesellschaft mbH & Co KG
Questions about studying
Why should I choose the MBA in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at C3L?
With us, you study in a personal atmosphere instead of an anonymous online programme. You exchange ideas with fellow students in small groups and receive intensive support from lecturers, mentors and the support team. What makes the programme special: In-depth management knowledge is directly linked to practical application. You will work on real challenges, often from your own professional context, and develop your own ideas and business models. The practice-based projects will give you an insight into other companies and professions. In this way, you will become part of a professional network that lasts beyond your studies. The degree programme is closely linked to the North German start-up and innovation scene and can be studied flexibly throughout Germany thanks to online formats.
Who is the programme particularly suitable for?
The MBA is aimed at professionals who want to actively shape innovation, for example
- subjects and managers
- Project managers and innovation managers
- (prospective) founders
The programme is particularly suitable for anyone who wants to
- drive innovation in the company
- take on more responsibility
- or want to realise their own business ideas
The programme provides you with a solid foundation for corporate innovation management as well as for your own start-up.
How much time should I plan per week?
On average, you should plan around 5-8hours per week. The workload is easy to plan and perfect for working people:
- High time flexibility due to modular structure
- Individual organisation of the pace of study
- Combination of online learning and compact face-to-face workshops (two workshops per module at the weekend, usually Fri 14:30-20 and Sat 9-16). These take place at the University of Oldenburg. Occasionally, workshops are also held online. We indicate this directly when you register for the module.
You can schedule all relevant dates when you register for the module.
The standard period of study is around four semesters plus the Master's thesis, but can be flexibly adapted. An MBA in just 24 months? That's possible with us!
Can I develop my own business idea during my studies?
Yes, you can develop, test and expand your own business idea during your studies.
The degree programme is very practice-oriented: You will work on real projects, often from your own academic appointment, and apply methods that are also used in start-ups and innovation departments.
You will benefit from:
- Structured feedback from experts
- Exchange with an interdisciplinary group of students
- Direct application of what you have learnt
Can I take part without a background in economics?
Yes, the programme has an interdisciplinary focus and is also explicitly aimed at those without a degree in business administration.
The necessary business basics are taught during the degree programme, so you can join the programme at any time even without prior knowledge. Only one year of professional experience is required for admission to the programme. As the programme is taught entirely in German, no knowledge of English is required.
What are the advantages of an MBA from a state university?
You benefit from transparent structures, reliable examination regulations and clear processes. Lecturers from academia and practice combine the latest findings with real-life application scenarios. In many HR departments, a degree from a state university is valued for its academic quality. With the MBA, you will receive an internationally recognised university degree.
Until when can I apply?
The application deadlines are:
- Winter semester: 1 June - 1 September
- Summer semester: 15 December - 1 March
Requirements are usually
- a first university degree
- at least one year of professional experience
The application is made online. A decision on admission will be made after your documents have been checked. Early application is recommended.
Who can I contact if I have questions or need advice?
For organisational, content-related and individual questions, you can contact the C3L course team at any time. An appointment can be made by telephone, online or on site. This allows you to clarify whether the programme suits your goals and your current situation. It is best to use our online booking for your appointment.
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