Master in DeepTech Entrepreneurship
Vilnius, Lithuania
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,975 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for citizens of EU/EFTA | 1 May for applicants from non-EU/EFTA
** for EU students | 4450 € per year for international students | application fee EUR 100
Introduction
Students at Vilnius University Business School are part of the extraordinary ecosystem of scientists, entrepreneurs, companies, think tanks, labs, students and alumni, across the whole of Lithuania, Europe and beyond.
The DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme is a unique MSc programme that blends academic knowledge, a start-up accelerator and real-life experience, to prepare students to become the next generation of successful technology entrepreneurs.
Future-oriented organizations are looking for employees with entrepreneurial mindsets. This programme aims to educate LEADERS at the intersection of science and business, with a deep understanding of technology, data science, innovation management, and entrepreneurship.
VU Business School seeks not only to give students the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed but also to EMPOWER future professionals to integrate them into the start-up ecosystem to grow transformative organizations that will advance to bridge THE WORLDS of technology and management.
The MSc DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme is designed and implemented together with the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, the Faculty of Physics and the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Why choose this programme?
- The programme includes a study visit to CERN*** (Geneva, Switzerland), allowing the students to assess the possibilities of developing a new product or service for their designed start-up.
- There are options for students to pursue a research thesis or to engage in their established start-ups, which are mentored by our professors
Career Opportunities
The program equips students with cutting-edge innovation knowledge and business skills:
- Founder
- Innovation Manager
- Business Developer
- Marketing Professional
- Technology Entrepreneur
Program Outcome
The DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme combines theoretical and empirical perspectives with practical skills and opportunities, allowing students to apply the knowledge they gain in real life, by establishing and managing innovation-driven companies.
By the end of the programme, students will have a solid knowledge and understanding of:
- Entrepreneurship and its applications
- Innovations and the issues related to developing them in business scenarios
- How to design strategies for new opportunities
- How to develop an innovation-driven company
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from different fields into actions
- Solve complex problems in undefined situations
- Integrate deep tech opportunities
- Forecast and initiate change
- Develop innovative products
- Communicate effectively
- Engage with a wide range of stakeholders
- Work effectively in diverse environments
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Curriculum
Scope of studies: 90 ECTS credits
Length: 1.5 years
1st Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Leadership and Strategic Management
- Design and Implementation of Engineering Products Development
- HighTech Marketing and Business Models
Elective Courses
- Laser Technologies
- Project Management
- Practical statistics in R for Business Analytics
2nd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Technology and Innovation Management (with a study visit to CERN)
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Structuring Investments and Partnerships
Elective Courses
- Nano- and Microstructure Technologies
- Software Development Process
- Creativity and Communication
3rd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Research Thesis / Start-up Capstone