Technological Entrepreneurship in English Postgraduate Programme By Technical University of Sofia |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's program in Technological Entrepreneurship aims to train a new generation of highly qualified professionals in starting and managing innovative and entrepreneurial technological companies in various economic sectors. It creates the interconnection between technological knowledge and the required business and entrepreneurial skills. The duration of the Technological Entrepreneurship master’s degree (in English) is one year and is offered on a full-time basis. It is assigned to the professional field 5.13 "General Engineering" and is open to graduates with a bachelor's and/or master's degree in the professional fields 4.5 "Mathematics"4.6 "Computer Science" and 5 "Technical Science".

Why choose this specialty?

The Master’s Program in Technological Entrepreneurship (in English) has been developed in response to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals with innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills, not only in Bulgaria but also worldwide. The program is based on a similar program at the University of California, Berkeley, one of the United States' oldest public research universities. As a result, students gain applied knowledge of innovative business models and develop their entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, and initiative. The educational process is supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced lecturers from TU-Sofia, as well as business entrepreneurs from the industry.

What are the entry requirements?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following professional fields: 4.5 Mathematics, 4.6 Computer Science, and 5 Technical Sciences. Candidates must have a good command of the English language.

What do you study?

The fundamental training is based on a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge in Innovation Management, Product Lifecycle Management, High Technology Marketing Management, Sustainable Business Models, Financial Management, Strategic Management of Entrepreneurial Activity, High-tech Product Design, Intellectual Property, and Value-added Engineering.

Specialized courses are elective and include Opportunity Recognition, Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behavior, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Funding of Start-ups, 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping, Computer aided design of Complex Shapes and Surfaces, and Computer Aided Design of Technology Equipment.

Opportunities for student mobility

A well-established practice is sending outstanding students to study and/or complete their Master’s thesis at leading European universities and leading European and global companies through the Erasmus program.

My realization

The graduate students will be qualified to work as founders of start-up high-tech companies, as employees and managers in entrepreneurial high-tech companies, as well as venture capital investors in entrepreneurial companies. Students who have completed the Master's programme in Technological Entrepreneurship (in English) can also apply to continue their studies in the Doctor’s Degree Programme.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's program in Technological Entrepreneurship aims to train a new generation of highly qualified professionals in starting and managing innovative and entrepreneurial technological companies in various economic sectors. It creates the interconnection between technological knowledge and the required business and entrepreneurial skills. The duration of the Technological Entrepreneurship master’s degree (in English) is one year and is offered on a full-time basis. It is assigned to the professional field 5.13 "General Engineering" and is open to graduates with a bachelor's and/or master's degree in the professional fields 4.5 "Mathematics"4.6 "Computer Science" and 5 "Technical Science".

Why choose this specialty?

The Master’s Program in Technological Entrepreneurship (in English) has been developed in response to the growing demand for highly qualified professionals with innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills, not only in Bulgaria but also worldwide. The program is based on a similar program at the University of California, Berkeley, one of the United States' oldest public research universities. As a result, students gain applied knowledge of innovative business models and develop their entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, and initiative. The educational process is supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced lecturers from TU-Sofia, as well as business entrepreneurs from the industry.

What are the entry requirements?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following professional fields: 4.5 Mathematics, 4.6 Computer Science, and 5 Technical Sciences. Candidates must have a good command of the English language.

What do you study?

The fundamental training is based on a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge in Innovation Management, Product Lifecycle Management, High Technology Marketing Management, Sustainable Business Models, Financial Management, Strategic Management of Entrepreneurial Activity, High-tech Product Design, Intellectual Property, and Value-added Engineering.

Specialized courses are elective and include Opportunity Recognition, Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behavior, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Funding of Start-ups, 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping, Computer aided design of Complex Shapes and Surfaces, and Computer Aided Design of Technology Equipment.

Opportunities for student mobility

A well-established practice is sending outstanding students to study and/or complete their Master’s thesis at leading European universities and leading European and global companies through the Erasmus program.

My realization

The graduate students will be qualified to work as founders of start-up high-tech companies, as employees and managers in entrepreneurial high-tech companies, as well as venture capital investors in entrepreneurial companies. Students who have completed the Master's programme in Technological Entrepreneurship (in English) can also apply to continue their studies in the Doctor’s Degree Programme.

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