Overview

The Innovation Management - specialisation in Start-up course from Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) is taught entirely in English and leads to an internationally recognised Master of Science (MSc) in five semesters. You will earn around a third of the 120 ECTS in the Start-up specialisation: this focus is aimed at founders who are ready to put their ideas to the test.

You will be guided through the entire start-up process - from generating ideas to focussing on innovation and financing through to actual implementation. Successful founders from the Hamburg area will be at your side and challenge you every step of the way.

The aim of the three-part specialisation is to create successful start-ups or projects that are ready to be founded. As a rule, the three specialisation modules are followed by the Master's thesis in this area.

Career Prospects

Innovation Management with a focus on start-ups is an inspiring degree programme that opens up many opportunities for you. You will learn how to develop, evaluate and implement innovative start-up ideas. You will deal with topics such as innovation management, digitalisation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. You will combine theory and practice in exciting projects and collaborations.

Various areas of the start-up scene will be open to you after graduation. You can design new business models, products or services for the digital transformation of society. Whether in start-up incubators and accelerators, in venture capital firms or in public institutions, you have many opportunities. You can contribute your skills as a start-up founder, managing director, developer, marketing manager, innovation consultant, economic or social politician, regulator or promoter.

A Master's degree in Innovation Management with a focus on start-ups prepares you for a management position. It also promotes your personal and professional development. You will be a sought-after specialist in a dynamic and future-oriented industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovation Management

Negotiations & Storytelling

Programming (Python et.al.)

Data Analysis

Entrepreneurial Finance

Service and Product Design

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are possible at any time. However, since HSBA only has limited study places, we recommend an early application for your Master's programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamburg, Germany

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Innovation Management View 51 other Masters in Innovation Management in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed third-level degree with an economics or business administration focus with 180 ECTS, including good knowledge in maths and stats. The degree should have been completed with a minimum German grade “good” (2.5) or equivalent. We would be pleased to check whether your first university degree covers the required content.

Ability to study in English (minimum level: B2 of the European Framework of Reference); for the specialisation "Family Business" additionally B2 in German language
Letter of recommendation from a current or recent employer or an academic reference
Successfully completed HSBA selection process (online application, individual interview)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year

Living costs

Hamburg

Germany

897 - 1417 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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