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The skills for the future

Overview of courses

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Courses

Learn how to think innovatively and gain the knowledge you need to start your own business.

Do you have a vague idea but no plan for putting it into action? Or are you simply wondering: what exactly is ‘entrepreneurship’?

In our seminars and courses, you’ll learn how to turn a flash of inspiration into a viable business concept. We’ll show you how to validate your idea, reach your target audience and pitch your solution convincingly.

Best of all: as our programmes are integrated into the HdM curriculum, you can earn valuable ECTS credits towards your degree whilst working towards your start-up!

Your Founder’s Journey: Five Steps to Success

Find out which programme is right for you:

Step 1: Raising awareness

The Innostudio

Here, you’ll get your first taste of the start-up scene and explore the topics of innovation and entrepreneurship in a creative way. The Innostudio isn’t an optional module; instead, you’ll encounter…

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Step 2: Basics

The IDEA Workshop

In this intensive course lasting several days, you will develop your own business idea. To do this, you will engage in-depth with real-world problems and devise appropriate solutions. (2–5 ECTS)

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Step 3: Consolidation

The ADVANCE

Things get serious in ADVANCE: take a whole semester to validate your idea and develop a suitable business model. Your roadmap to market readiness. (4–5 ECTS)

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Step 4: Support

Junior Start-up Coach

Have you already gained some experience? Support other HdM founders on their journey as a junior coach and learn what coaching is all about. (4–5 ECTS)

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Step 5: Professionalisation

Funding & Start-ups

Congratulations, you’re ready for the next big step! In the Sandbox, we’ll support you on your journey to success with funding, mentoring and coaching.

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Your path to certification

You can have all the modules you take in the Entrepreneurship programme listed together as a certificate on your bachelor’s degree certificate. This sends a strong signal to future employers that you possess innovative thinking and the ability to take the initiative.

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