Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial project management University Diploma
The “Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial project management” University Diploma is designed for those with a master’s degree or higher and who want to be trained in project management. The programme is ideal for those aiming to work as intrapreneurs in large companies, join innovative start-ups, or contribute to the growth of associations and organizations focused on social economy and environmental transition.
Schedule
The “Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial project management” University Diploma has two main components. The first is a 80 hour entrepreneurship module, which introduces students to the basics of entrepreneurship and consistes of 6 hours of online teaching per week in English. This module covers topics such as identifying opportunities, fostering creativity, using design thinking, constructing viable business models, seeking funding, organizing commercial activities, and developing persuasive communication skills.
The second component focuses on project management in environmental or social innovation. Multidisciplinary teams work on a topic provided by one of the partner organizations of the 4EU+ universities, and they spend 7 months designing, testing, and presenting an innovative solution to the given challenge. This practical experience helps students develop skills in leading innovative projects, management, teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Organization of the diploma
The programme lasts one academic year and is structured as follows:
- 20-22 November: 3 days of in-person opening conference at one of the 4EU+ universities (for the year 2024/25, this will be held at the University of Milan);
- December - March: Masterclass on the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (online course in English, 6 hours a week on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings);
- December - June: Technical workshops on the basics of intrapreneurial project management and remote project management; multicultural and multidisciplinary team on a challenge led by a partner of the 4EU+ Alliance;
- End of June: Final in-person closing conference (2 days) at the University of Warsaw.
Applications and contact
You can apply to your local university for a preliminary interview. If you meet the local requirements, you should submit all the supporting documents via the link on the application platform E-Candidat of Sorbonne University.Transportation and accommodation costs for the two in-person conferences will be covered by the 4EU+ Alliance. Students will only have to pay a tuition fee. The exact amount will be announced at a later point in time. in 2023-24, the fee was 500€.
For Heidelberg University students should apply by sending a letter of intent, a CV and their current university status to Amelie Vermeer amelie.vermeer@uni-heidelberg.de
Important dates for application and registration
- Online application period: 28 August to 29 September 2024
- Registration deadline: 29 September 2024 (midnight)
- Admission decision: 7 October 2024
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Start date: 20 November 2024
Please note that the schedule might be subject to change as planning and organisation of the module advance.