The Master in Entrepreneurship program at WHU is designed for individuals who are changemakers and risk-takers with a keen eye for opportunities. The program aims to provide students with the necessary tools and insights to either start a company during their studies or create a significant impact in the world. The program leverages a growing network of founders and investors to help graduates launch their careers.
WHU has a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem, ranking #1 in Germany for unicorn founders. Despite its smaller size, WHU has produced 15 unicorn founders and over 2,400 alumni-founded companies, making it a leading business school in Europe for entrepreneurship. The university produces 35 new companies for every 1,000 students.
The WHU Entrepreneurship Center connects founders with the WHU Accelerator and fosters student-led clubs and events. The alumni network consists of over 7,500 members worldwide, offering global connections and support to students. The Career Center provides guidance and support for various career paths, including founder roles and positions in established companies.
WHU is the first business school in Germany to integrate OpenAI into its curricula, research, and operations, providing students with access to ChatGPT Edu.
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as entrepreneurial changemakers, founders and entrepreneurs, venture capitalists or consultants, and technology visionaries. The program offers electives such as Corporate Entrepreneurship and Visual Prototyping to fine-tune skills. The program equips students with the skills, experience, and mindset to transform their visions into thriving ventures and build an international network of business contacts.
Student clubs such as IdeaLab, TedxWHU and 3 Day Start-up offer additional opportunities to expand the network and shape the future.