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Masterclass Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

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Masterclass Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Facts

Expand your skills in innovation and digitalization management and build sustainable knowledge for successful entrepreneurship and business leadership. Our part-time Masterclass offers you practical and actionable know-how through interactive projects and top-notch lectures from leading experts.

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What you'll learn:

Develop innovation strategies: Integrate innovative thinking and strategies.

Lead technology companies: Learn how to successfully start and grow.

Optimize innovation marketing: Improve change management and marketing strategies.

Start-up financing: Learn financing and valuation methods.

Implement innovation: Implement effective structures and processes.

Innovation expertise meets leadership skills in the digital age

Expand your knowledge and acquire sustainable expertise in innovation and digitalization management with our Masterclass in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship. This program offers you the opportunity to build lasting expertise in entrepreneurship and business leadership.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, an experienced manager, or a specialist looking to broaden your knowledge, this program provides the tools and knowledge you need to drive change in your field. Additionally, you will benefit from the guidance of leading experts and receive a certificate from TU Wien that validates your newly acquired skills and expertise.

Directly applicable in your professional life through practical methods

The Masterclass features a part-time course structure that delivers practical knowledge through case studies, simulations, and interactive projects. This approach allows you to apply theoretical knowledge directly to practice, creating immediate value for your professional life.

The training follows the latest methods in innovation management and digitalization strategies and is led by renowned instructors who offer insights into real business scenarios and current challenges. Expand your expertise in innovative thinking and secure 25 ECTS points that can be credited towards the MBA programs at TU Wien. Invest in your career now and build future-oriented expert knowledge with us.

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What does the Masterclass Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship offer you?

Key Facts

Program Start: October 2027

Degree: Certificate of the TU Wien

ECTS: 25

Language:English

Structure: Part-time

Duration:15 days

Tuition fee:€ 8,490 (-10% reduction for TU Wien graduates)

Key Learnings

Learn how to organize structures and processes for innovation within a company to ensure long-term and sustainable innovation capabilities.

Target Group

Our Masterclass is designed for dedicated professionals who want to advance their careers in innovation and digitalization management. Whether you are already in a leadership position, aiming for advancement in your company, or looking to start your own startup, this program offers you tailored professional development opportunities.

Learn from Leading Experts

Dates

4 x blocked modules per semester.  Organized part-time from Thu-Sat, full day (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

October 2027 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November 2027 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 2027 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
January 2028 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note that there is extensive online preparation work leading up to the first module, spread throughout the month of September. We recommend setting aside enough time to manage this workload effectively.

"Maintaining strategic foresight in turbulent times is one of the key skills as a leader. You will deepen your management know-how, learn to lead your team or organization more effectively, and understand how to be successful with entrepreneurial initiatives in the future."

Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Köszegi | Academic Director

Faculty | Masterclass Innovation, Digitalization & Entrepreneurship

Doris Agneter

CEO | N.vest | Austria

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Heimo Hammer

CEO Kraftwerk | Co-Founder Next One GmbH | Austria

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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jochen Koch

Professor for Management und Organization | Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt\ Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Research | Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt\ Researchgate

Renate Kratochvil

Postdoctoral Research Fellow | BI Norwegian Business School | Norway

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Stefan Kreppel

Head of Open Innovation | Palfinger AG | Austria

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Stefan Piëch

CEO & Main Shareholder | Your Family Entertainment AG| Österreich

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Philipp Smole

Vice President Corporate Incubator P21| Palfinger AG | Austria

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Master Innovation

Take your career in innovation and digitalization management to the next level! Enroll in our Masterclass and benefit from top-notch instructors, practical projects, and a recognized certificate from TU Wien.

Sign up now and shape the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the admission requirements for the Masterclass Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship?

The programme is designed for professionals and managers in industry, business, public administration or the start-up sector.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of relevant work experience are required.

Exceptional candidates without a formal degree but with extensive professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How is the program structured?

The compact programme is specifically designed for working professionals and can be completed in 15 days while working.

What is the class size and format?

Class sizes are limited to around 15-20 participants to ensure an interactive, discussion-based learning environment. Classroom sessions encourage hands-on activities, case studies and peer learning.

Is there a final exam?

No, each module consists of three phases: a preparation phase (reading case studies, analysing literature, etc.), the on-site attendance phase and a follow-up phase (completion through homework, individual or group work)

Did you know that you can receive a grant of up to € 5,000 for this program? The Vienna Employment Promotion Fund (Waff) makes this further education even more attractive through financial support. Find more information on the conditions here.

Facts

Next Steps

Online Info Point

Join us for an informal info session—no registration required—offered every second Friday of the month. Next online info point: April 10, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (CET).

Contact

compact-programs@tuwien.ac.at

T +43 1 588 01 41708

Next Steps

Online Info Point

Join us for an informal info session—no registration required—offered every second Friday of the month. Next online info point: April 10, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (CET).

Contact

compact-programs@tuwien.ac.at

T +43 1 588 01 41708