PROGRAMME PROFILE

The Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is a graduate program positioned within the field of entrepreneurship and innovation management, structured in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The level and field classifications of the program are defined in alignment with national and international qualification frameworks and are specified in Beykoz University’s institutional information systems and the ECTS Information Package.

The program has a strong professional orientation, addressing the theoretical foundations of entrepreneurship and innovation management at an advanced level while integrating this knowledge with practical application. Core areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation management, business model development, venture finance, and strategic management are addressed from a holistic perspective, and are further enriched through interdisciplinary connections with fields such as digital transformation, creative industries, sustainability, and technology management.

The target group of the program consists of individuals who seek to develop their knowledge and competencies in entrepreneurship and innovation, who are capable of analytical and critical thinking, and who can translate theoretical knowledge into practical contexts. The program is particularly designed for professionals aiming to establish their own ventures, participate in the start-up ecosystem, or take active roles in innovation processes within corporate organizations.

Within the context of global competition, digitalization, and the transformation of entrepreneurial ecosystems, the program offers a structure that integrates academic knowledge with practical applications. The educational process is conducted through theoretical courses, practical applications, case analyses, entrepreneurship projects, and project-based learning activities.

Program-Specific Criteria (PSC)

PSC-1: Fundamental concepts and processes related to entrepreneurship and innovation management are integrated into the program structure in a holistic manner through relevant courses.

PSC-2: Quantitative and qualitative analysis approaches covering areas such as business model development, venture finance, and market analysis are addressed within the scope of research methods and applied courses.

PSC-3: A teaching approach that integrates theoretical knowledge with case analysis, entrepreneurship projects, and practice-based learning is adopted.

PSC-4: An interdisciplinary perspective is supported through courses that bring together areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, technology management, and creative industries.

PSC-5: Contemporary approaches in entrepreneurship, dynamics of the start-up ecosystem, and global innovation trends are reflected in the program content through elective course structures.