Entrepreneurship & Start Up Management

The Master intends to support the development of entrepreneurial spirit in motivated young people with high potential, through a mix of learning and field experiences.

Creating your own business idea helps to see business problems through multiple lenses. Dynamism and uncertainty typical of start-ups forces entrepreneurs to find creative solutions to the most common ones problems faced by every company.

The importance of participating in a journey highly professionalizing in the field of entrepreneurship and start-ups is become even more decisive in recent times years: rapid propagation and evolution of technology requires capacity uncommon management software; the spread of an entrepreneurial mindset in large, medium and small businesses has meant that startuppers or young entrepreneurs also find space in companies.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

• Develop new business ideas, from concept design to execution;
• Manage leadership and decision making skills in order to achieve sustainable results;
• Identify the right market opportunities for new and existing businesses;
• Evaluate risks and opportunities associated with new technologies, new markets and start-ups.

WHY STUDY ENTREPRENEURSHIP & START UP IN AMSTERDAM?

Amsterdam is recognized as one of Europe’s top startup ecosystems with its strong digital infrastructure, proximity to key European markets, and access to global trade make it ideal for launching and scaling businesses.

Amsterdam promotes innovation in tech, sustainability, and creative industries. Fields like fintech, green tech, and AI thrive in the city and its diverse population and global culture make it easier to test ideas across varied markets and demographics.

INDUCTION WEEK

The Induction week is an introductive week in which students can settle in and familiarise themselves with life on campus. Ice-breaking labs, seminars, workshops, and presentations will be organised for the students.

Students will meet their classmates and will develop a better idea of the services offered, as well as the planned curricular and extra-curricular activities.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

The General Management courses aim to provide students with the business management foundations needed to understand the new concepts that will be introduced during the core and advanced courses.

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Economics of Strategy
• Organization & People management
• Strategy
• Business Law
• Marketing Analytics

CORE COURSES

Core courses introduce you to students the key concepts related to the food industry Master.

These courses provide the principles and the skills needed to understand the sector better chosen.

• Entrepreneurial opportunities and startup project management
• The entrepreneurial mindset
• Innovation and IP management
• Business Planning & Financing
• Market traction & growth
• Entrepreneurship Lab (Adventure Lab)

INTERNSHIP

The curricular internship is generally done at the end of the Master’s degree and represents for students the opportunity to combine theory and practice entering direct contact with figures sector professionals.

The Career Service supports students in the search for internship opportunities, thus contributing to expansion the career prospects of students and offering the possibility to acquire the necessary work experience, increase and improve own skills and extend the own business network.

CHALLENGE

Students will be involved in a challenge aimed at finding innovative solutions to real-life business needs. Each challenge is commissioned by one of the programme’s corporate partners.

Students’ progress will be closely monitored by a company tutor. This activity will allow the students to develop transversal skills by putting the knowledge and training received during the programme into practice.

The Career Service Office offers students customised services to support you in developing your skills and abilities while helping you find satisfying jobs and careers. Our team supports students in defining a career path, and in arranging meetings with companies to explore job and internship opportunities.

The Career Service Office is also responsible for the Employability Lab which develops students’ self-awareness on a key set of soft skills, and to build a personal action plan which maximises self-efficacy in a working environment.

CAREER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Over the academic year, activities are organised into different steps to best understand students’ profiles in order to match them with the most suitable employers.

Events and activities include:

• Career counselling: focus on understanding and building students’ professional profiles
• Orientation to job-market rules: help students define their career paths, building their digital identity and increasing their interview skills
• Business presentations: take part in conferences and meetings with executives to better understand the business world and the fields in which the executives work
• Employer engagement: work with employers to find the best way to promote their reputation and make the most of their collaboration with Luiss Business School as part of their brand strategy
• E-career book: make student CVs available online to companies and institutions for recruitment
• Internships: from the classroom to the office, the CS supports students in their search for internship opportunities

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING WITH COMPANIES

The Career Service Office sits on the corporate advisory boards of all Luiss Business School one-year Master’s Degree Programmes, acting as an internal business intelligence office and providing feedback on employer needs in terms of competencies and skills. The programme’s boards and coordinators can integrate these requirements into programmes, tracks and laboratories.

Every year, the School organises career-development events and workshops, mostly involving employers and alumni. These activities connect students with recruiters and managers while giving them first-hand information on recruitment programmes and career paths.

Moreover, some of these events are designed to foster students’ personal development.

CAREER SUPPORT PROJECTS

• Competency-based interview simulation – An important step in students’ preparation for placement is the simulated interview.
• CV e-Book – The Career eBook is periodically sent to companies and institutions that are interested in students’ profiles for potential or open positions. At the same time, the Career Service Office proactively seeks additional opportunities that fit the profiles and expectations of the students.
• JobTeaser – The online platform, used by top universities and business schools around the world, allows the Career Service staff to have a clear overview of each class profile, analyse students’ evolution and trends, and post vacancies from employers.
• Feedback sessions – During feedback sessions, the Career Service staff concentrates on the competency model and other aspects that can influence the success of a selection process. Key focus is placed on soft skills.
• Internship – The curricular internship generally takes place at the end of Major in Fashion and Luxury Business and is an opportunity for students to combine theory and hands-on experience while in direct contact with professionals working in both national and international industries.

The International Experience includes international oriented activities and experiences that allow students to see through the lens of an international perspective and mind-set. International opportunities contribute both to the personal and professional growth of students, stimulating linguistic and social skills, the sharing of ideas, best practices and skills, and to the development of an international business-oriented network.

The list of opportunities, as well as of partner schools and curricula, may vary from year to year. Read more about it here.

The Master in Digital Transformation for Corporate and Business Strategy – Major in Entrepreneurship & Start Up Management is a first-level Degree Programme.

It is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education as a “Master Universitario di Primo Livello and provides students with 65 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The Master’s Diploma and ECTS will be awarded to participants who have passed all mandatory exams and assessment tests.

TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for the Major in Entrepreneurship & Start Up Management is € 18,000*. Payment is made in four instalments. Tuition includes materials and access to all Luiss Business School facilities.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE WAIVERS

Luiss Business School offers different funding opportunities, including scholarships, early-bird savings, reductions and loans. Fee waivers cannot be combined with any other waiver, scholarship or sponsorship support.

LUISS BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Luiss Business School offers up to 3 partial scholarships (covering up to 25% of the tuition fee). The scholarships will be granted based on merit. All candidates that are enrolled for the programme will be considered for this award. Candidates will be assessed on:

• Academic track record (final grade, GPA);
• Admission test scores;
• English proficiency;
• Technical competences (Office, Adobe, etc.);
• Proven expertise or personal acknowledgement;
• Certifications;
• International experience.

FEE WAIVERS

• Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School. programme or are Luiss Guido Carli graduates are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
• Any company (or VAT holder) that enrols one individual is entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
• Any company (or VAT holder) that enrols multiple individuals in the same programme is entitled to a 20% fee reduction.
• 15% Early Bird. Participants who enrol by January 20, 2025 will be entitled to a 15% fee. reduction
• 10% Early Bird. Participants who enrol by April 18, 2025 will be entitled to a 10% fee reduction.

FINANCIAL AID

All candidates can independently:

• seek funding from their current or future employer;
• apply for external scholarships.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

To join a Master’s Degree Programme at Luiss Business School Amsterdam, a European passport is required. If you have a non-European passport, you can continue your orientation for a Master’s Degree Programme on the main website of Luiss Business School (Italy)  here.

ADMISSION TEST

To enrol in this Master’s Degree Programme it is necessary to pass the admission test which assesses your skills, motivation and potential. The Admission Test will be held via WebEx.

The Admission Test consists of:

• English Test: two written tests with open and multiple-choice questions (applicants with valid TOEFL/IELTS scores can be exempted from the English test).
• Logic Test – Inductive, Numerical, Deductive: one written test with multiple choice questions (applicants with valid GMAT/GRE scores can be exempted from the Logic test).
• Personal Interviews: two interviews consisting of an English language evaluation and an assessment of the academic path and self-motivation.

EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMISSION TEST

If you have valid TOEFL/IELTS and/or GMAT/GRE scores, you can insert your scores in the application form to be exempted from the English and/or Logic test. You will still be required to take part in personal interviews.

GMAT/GRE for the Logic test: We do not require a minimum score. The GMAT and GRE scores of admitted applicants vary across classes, however it is very unusual for us to accept candidates with a total GMAT score below 515 and a total GRE score below 145.

IELTS/TOEFL for the English Test: We require a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 100 as evidence of your advanced English level.

ADMISSION PROCESS

1. FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM to apply for the admission test available on the programme website. The following documents will be requested:

• copy of degree certificate*
• curriculum vitae
• digital ID photo
• copy of passport or ID document
• Admission fee receipt of € 100 (non-refundable)
• TOEFL/IELTS certificate (optional)
• GMAT/GRE certificate (optional)

Candidates with an international degree are required to send the following further documentation for evaluation:

• copy of degree certificate both in original language and in English *
• transcript of records in English
• diploma supplement (optional)

Candidates who are not in possession of the degree certificate are required to provide the fully completed Luiss Business School’s self-declaration form available HERE.

2. ADMISSION TEST FEE

The admission fee is payable online simultaneously.

3.  SCHEDULE YOUR ADMISSION TEST

Once your application is processed, you will be contacted by the Recruitment Office for further instructions on how to join the selections, which will take place via WebEx.

4. RESULT

The results of the Admission Test will be shared by email, within one week from the test date.

6. ENROLMENT

After the admission is completed, candidates will be provided with all information about the enrolment.

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