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 the future professionals to integrate them into the start-ups ecosystem in order 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, Faculty of Physics and the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
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 in actions
At least 20 ECTS credits in business and public management study field group or economics study field course units earned in bachelor studies or an equivalent practical experience of no less than one year gained that the candidate is able to substantiate.
The candidates’ motivation and readiness for studies shall be evaluated based on their answers to questions submitted in a video format.
Candidates may be invited to a motivational interview.
Candidates shall possess a cumulative grade point average of no less than 60 per cent to be admitted.
We are looking for students from all across Europe and globally, who have a strong interest in technologies, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.
You should also have a desire to address these issues by developing technological solutions with commercialisation potential. Feel free to bring your own ideas to the table.
You should be a top student with an interest in studying in an international context.
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’s options for students to pursue a research thesis or to engage in their established start-ups, which are mentored by our professors
What comes after?
The programme equips students with a cutting-edge knowledge of innovations and business skills:
Company Founders
Innovation Managers
Business Developers
Marketing Professionals
Technology Entrepreneurs
"Anyone who wants to power the changes, to accelerate an innovative idea can make an excellent start at studying DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme at Vilnius University Business School. It is the MSc programme that blends academic knowledge, start up accelerator, venture builder skills and unique experience to prepare the next generation of technology entrepreneurship. Vilnius University in cooperation with CERN, scientists of physics and mathematics open a new page in higher education system by transforming traditional mindsets and creating a new culture of business, technology and leadership. DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme is for anyone who wants to shake the industry and to become the next Steve Jobs, Daniel Ek or Mark Zuckerberg. This is the programme where I believe the future unicorns will start their long, but exciting journey. And Vilnius University is the place where value driven innovation culture combines fundamentals of entrepreneurship and technology pioneered solutions."
Prof Dr Saulė Mačiukaitė-Žvinienė, Head of Programme
**Tuition fee of €4,450 for Vilnius University Alumni, Vilnius University International Business School Alumni, and Vilnius University Exchange students. Tuition fee of €4,450 for all international students who apply before April 1, 2024
***Study visit to CERN is mandatory only for students who will be creating their start-ups.
Study visit adds additional costs for traveling and accommodation.
"Anyone who wants to power the changes, to accelerate an innovative idea can make an excellent start at studying DeepTech Entrepreneurship programme at Vilnius University Business School. It is the MSc programme that blends academic knowledge, start up accelerator, venture builder skills and unique experience to prepare the next generation of technology entrepreneurship.