Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Theory and Practice

online course

The TUM School of Management - consistently top in the rankings of business schools in Germany for its outstanding teaching and research activities - invites you to be part of its International Winter School 2021 “Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice” taking place online .


Become a Changemaker / Tackle global challenges
Learn from Leading Academics & Sustainable Founders


After the success of the TUM School of Management’s first online edition of the seminar "Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Theory and Practice", we will offer the program again in Winter 2021.


Apply now:
Early Birds Submission Deadline: November 14, 2020
Regular Submission Deadline: December 14, 2020


What can you expect?
 Meet and work with inspiring, like-minded people from all over the world
 Acquire a sound knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals and the grand societal challenges of the 21st century
 Benefit from the cutting-edge research from excellent academics of the triple crown accredited TUM School of Management
 Gain insights into the work of sustainable entrepreneurs from various industries, who will share their personal stories with you
 Familiarize yourself with a wide range of start-up tools, including the Sustainable Business Model Canvas, Rapid Prototyping and Storytelling
 Develop your own sustainable business concept in small teams guided by highly dedicated academics, entrepreneurs and coaches
 Attend various online workshops at the interface of sustainability and entrepreneurship

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Frank Martin Belz - Academic Director
Esther Salvi - Program Manager

To apply for our International Summer School 2020, send your CV and a 1-page motivation letter to Esther Salvi (esther.salvi@tum.de).

Target group

International Master’s students and young professionals with an interest in sustainability and entrepreneurship

Course aim

Inform – Inspire – Interact!

Inform
Benefit from cutting-edge research at a triple crown accredited Business School and the rich experience of sustainable entrepreneurs. Get to grips with the theory and practice of founding a new sustainable business.

Inspire
Work with dedicated academics and a diverse group of sustainable entrepreneurs from different industries, including fashion, food and energy. Participate in interactive online workshops and learn to see societal challenges as entrepreneurial opportunities.

Interact
Collaborate with people from all over the world and generate creative entrepreneurial ideas for tackling the grand societal challenges of the 21st century. Work in small teams to develop your own business concept and become a change maker.

Credits info

6 EC
This Course is equivalent to 6 ECTS (Equivalent to 3 Credits in the Anglo-Saxon context)

Examination: oral group presentation and short written paper on a sustainable business model

Fee info

EUR 690: Early Birds Program Fee: €690
(Application until November 14, 2020)
EUR 790: Regular Program Fee: €790
(Application until December 14, 2020)

The program fee includes:
- 2 weeks online classes (from January 18 to February 1, 2021);
- Full reading package;
- Lectures by excellent academics;
- Discussions with sustainable founders;
- Interactive activities and group work;
- Online project management skills;
- 6 ECTS (Equivalent to 3 Credits in the Anglo-Saxon context);
- Certificate from the TUM School of Management.