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Brand Entrepreneurship (Focus)

  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Classroom study
  • Full-time
  • Without numerus clausus
  • English

You dream of creating your own business? You want to know how to bring your innovative idea to the market?

The study focus Brand Entrepreneurship is all about developing meaningful, sustainable and viable business models. You will learn how to use the latest marketing and sales tool to attract your target audiences.

  • Start: 1st October/ 1st April
  • Deadline (EU citizen): 15th September/ 15th March
  • Deadline (Non-EU citizen): 15th June/ 15th December
  • Length: 18 months
  • Tuition fees (EU citizen): 745,- EUR monthly
  • Tuition fees (Non-EU citizen): 1.140,- EUR monthly

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08.04.24 12:00 p.m.

Your skills

  • Knowledge about sustainable business models
  • Financial knowledge and planning
  • Systemic competence to apply entrepreneurial thinking

Your Future

  • Entrepreneur
  • Business consultant
  • Business and/or product developer

Brand Strategy at Brand University

„The internationality of the university is visible at all times and offers an encouraging environment for creative thinking and strategic testing of teaching content."

Cornelius Gesing
Master Alumnus

„I love being a teacher at BU because I have the opportunity to bring across the hottest topics to students while they are still evolving in the industry. "

Nikolai Bockholt
Lecturer (Creative Technologist, Google)

„A gate of knowledge and opportunities...Brand University is one of the best decisions I have ever made."

Jerina Haxhimali
Master Student

„The professors come from a variety of backgrounds and there are always opportunities to profit from their practical experience in the industry. "

Lynn Treudler
Master Alumna

„It is said, “practice makes perfect”, and in my view, Brand University puts the P in practice!"

Michael Balogh
Master Alumnus

„From the very start I loved the open and creative atmosphere at the BU. Teamwork is very important and the practice related courses provide the opportunity to test our ideas."

Anneke Hoffmann
Master Student

„I experienced a welcoming international study environment with students from various backgrounds and cultures around the world. "

Dóra Timar
Master Alumna

Course of studies

In our Master’s programme Brand Entrepreneurship you will learn what constitutes meaningful and sustainable business models. You will also make your own idea market-ready.

In small teams and a creative atmosphere you will learn what innovative ideas are all about, familiarise yourself with disruptive technologies, meet mentors and like-minded people and make valuable contacts for your future career.

Download Curriculum (PDF)

Course examples

Agile Product Development
Acquire the instrumental competence to analyze and critically appraise processes,
tools and techniques for new product development by performing agile
methodology.

Business Modelling & Financial Planning
Get a broad and detailed understanding of business model canvas and lean
canvas, the role of metrics in determining performance measures and financial
planning.

Growth Hacking & Platform Economy
Make guided evaluations of platform strategies and strategic partnerships to achieve rapid business growth.

Try out your skills in practical projects

Real projects with companies, agencies and start-ups await you. There you can apply your knowledge, give valuable input and take away valuable insights. Experience the workflows of the management and media industry first-hand and make valuable contacts – the foundation for your professional network.

Fees and financing

As a state-recognised university in private sponsorship, the Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively by tuition fees.

Tuition fees for students from Germany and the EU:

  • 745,- Euro per month
  • 890,- Euro one-time enrollment fee
  • 200,- Euro one-time examination fee
  • Total fees: 14.500,- Euro

Tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU*:

  • 1.140,- Euro per month
  • 1.150,- Euro one-time enrollment fee and examination fee
  • Total fees: 21.670,- Euro

*Exceptions can be made if you have a long-term residence permit for the EU.

  • It can be a good idea to get in touch with the  Counselling Centre-for-study-financing in order to inform yourself about possible options to finance your studies. You can find more information here.
  • You can obtain funding according to the Federal Law on Support in Education (BAföG).
  • In addition, students of Brand University of Applied Sciences can receive financial support from foundations or financial institutions in Hamburg and beyond.
  • At the federal level the Reconstruction Loan Corporation (KfW) offers the “KfW Student Loan”.

Whether you need an entry visa for Germany or not depends on your country of origin. Please follow the link to check the requirements that apply to you.

If you need a student visa, please contact the German embassy in your home country in order to apply (find embassy near you).

Your visa will be valid for three months. Within this time frame, you have to convert your visa into a residence permit. Please note that a three months tourist visa cannot be converted into a residency permit for the purpose of studying.

It may take several months for a visa to be issued. Please make sure to check the visa processing times in your home country.
In any event, it is important to apply for a visa as soon as you have received your letter of admission from Brand University of Applied Sciences.

A student visa requires proof of financing. More specifically, you must provide proof that you have at least 11.208 Euro to live and study in Germany for a year. The money must be deposited in a blocked account at a reputable financial institution

Your contact for questions

Get your information package and study advice for free

Application

For the regular start of studies in the winter semester (1st October), you must apply by 15th September. For the regular start of studies in the summer semester (1st April), you must apply by 15th March.

Online-Application

  • First academic degree/ Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 CP ECTS or 180 CP ECTS + working experience/ acquisition of 30 CP during your Master studies at BU through attending courses, participation in practice projects and/or research lab.
  • English language proficiency (IELTS min. 5.5/TOEFL min. 72), min. B2

We need the following application documents from you

  • Completed application form including photo
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate, Transcript of Records, Grading System of the University (Diploma Supplement)
  • Master Degree Certificate, Transcript of Records, Grading System of the University (Diploma Supplement) (if available)
  • Copy of valid ID card/passport
  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent of proof)
  • A current CV in tabular form and chronological order
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of working experience, letters of reference

After we examine your application documents, our application manager Milena Goossen and our course director Michael Kress are happy to meet you in a personal interview and to learn more about your individual career, your professional attitude and your personal goals in connection with your studies.

 

After successfully completing the interview, you will be admitted to the programme.

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