Business Development
University of Münster · Münster, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
No tuition fee
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Winter semester
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About this programme
The Master of Science in Business Development equips students with the tools to create, grow, and transform businesses in a global economy. The programme combines entrepreneurship, strategic management, and innovation to foster future business leaders and founders. In addition to six core modules covering business modelling, growth strategies, and corporate entrepreneurship, students choose five elective courses to shape their profile. Two advanced seminars and a final thesis complete the programme. A semester abroad is recommended, and international credits can be recognised. Practice-based learning is central to this programme. Students work on real cases, develop business plans, and pitch their ideas to professionals from industry and academia. Strong team collaboration, individual mentoring, and ethical reflection support both personal and professional development. Whether students aim to start a business, consult companies, or lead innovation in established organisations, this programme provides the necessary mindset, skills, and experiences. The Master’s programme in Business Development is a four-semester (120 ECTS) programme focused on entrepreneurship, strategic growth, and innovation management. Programme structure: First Year (Semesters 1 and 2): Six compulsory core modules (36 ECTS): Innovation Management, Business Modelling, Go-to-Market and Business Development, Managing Growth, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Foundations of Economic Ethics Students start selecting elective courses (from a predefined catalogue) to deepen or broaden their competencies in areas such as International Business Development, Digital Transformation Strategies, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Business Negotiations. Second Year (Semesters 3 and 4): Completion of five elective modules (30 ECTS) based on personal interests Two research seminars (24 ECTS): These are focused on practical case studies and business plan development. Students are required to pitch business ideas and work closely with practitioners from the start-up scene or corporate development sectors. Optional semester abroad: Students are encouraged to spend a semester at one of the partner universities. Credits earned abroad can be recognised towards the degree. Master’s thesis (30 ECTS): Conducted on a business development-related topic, often based on a self-developed business plan or strategic growth study
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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E.G. UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
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Prerequisites
The specific admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations and on our homepage.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
The specific admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations and on our homepage. English: E.G. UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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