Innovation Expertise Meets Leadership Skills in the Digital Age

Expand your know-how and acquire sustainable knowledge in the field of innovation and digitalization management: with our Masterclass Innovation, Digitalization & Entrepreneurship, you have the opportunity to build lasting expertise in entrepreneurship & business management.

The intensive exchange of knowledge is crucial for professional development, both for participants from the corporate sector and for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs. Our masterclasses offer a dynamic environment characterized by mutual learning and continuous practical exchange.

Individual Learning in Small Groups

In small group sizes, exchange with instructors and other participants is possible on an individual basis: a continuous practical relevance is provided throughout all modules, supported by group exercises, discussions and analyses of case studies, reflections, and presentations.

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, Digitalization & Entrepreneurship offer you?

  • Learning through practical case studies, simulations and interactive projects
  • Direct exchange with leading experts
  • Applications of real business scenarios and challenges in the field of innovation management & entrepreneurship

  • Certificate from TU Wien, one of the leading technical universities in Europe
  • 25 ECTS points that you can transfer to MBA programmes at TU Wien

  • Professors, researchers, industry leaders and consulting experts 
  • Mix of lectures, case studies, simulations and discussions
Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Köszegi

"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

What you'll learn

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership & Technology Development | 3 days: Factors for the implementation of decisions to found and grow a technology company, roles and tasks of intra- and entrepreneurs in the context of founding and spinning off companies
  • Sources of Innovation | 2 days: Innovation and innovation strategies, culture as a driver for innovation, application of innovation tools, e.g. strategies, presentation skills
  • Innovation Marketing | 2 days: Leadership and change management in marketing & innovation, change processes, strategy, mission & vision, investments and marketing plans
  • Innovation Strategy & Business Development | 3 days: Understanding strategy (e.g. for decision-making processes), developing relevant tools for long-term, successful strategic thinking
  • Innovation Growth & Funding | 2 days: Evaluation methods, KPIs for innovation projects and start-ups, start-up financing, trend scouting private equity & venture capital
  • Organising Innovation | 3 days: Structural and process organisation of innovations, challenges and typical problems of innovation management, organisational architectures and process design

  • Dr. Stefan Piech
  • Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Kreppel
  • Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Philipp Smole
  • Mag. Heimo Hammer
  • Dr. Renate Kratochvil
  • Prof. Dr. Jochen Koch
  • Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Doris Agneter

Akademic director:

  • Univ. Prof. Dr. Sabine Köszegi
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Is the Masterclass Innovation, Digitalization & Entrepreneurship the right program for you?

✓ Exchange with experts in the small group: a direct exchange with teachers with relevant specialised practice and participants at eye level 
✓ Comprehensive curriculum: Our programme offers a thorough understanding of innovation management, its handling in terms of technological change & innovation and its many manifestations. 
✓ Practical application: Focus on hands-on learning through case studies, simulations and discussions that prepare you to confidently tackle real-world challenges.
✓ Prestigious accreditation: Receive a certificate from one of Europe's leading technical universities, with the opportunity to transfer credits to our prestigious MBA programmes.
✓ Professional Networking: Network with a diverse group of industry leaders and decision makers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.

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

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.

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)

Secure your seat

Invest in your future as a leader with strategic expertise with the Masterclass Innovation, Digitalisation & Entrepreneurship at TU Wien. Register now to secure your place on the next program.

 

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