Master-Distance Learning
Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs

60 ECTS English

Your job as a growth hacker: helping start-ups grow to their desired size naturally and without wasting resources.  

Distance Learning

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What does a company need to grow? In your online studies master's programme Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs you will find out the answers to this complex question. A bachelor's degree in marketing and communications is not required for our 60 ECTS programme. As long as you have completed an undergraduate degree and have one year of qualified work experience in marketing and communications, you are most welcome. If you want to found your own company or enter the start-up scene, even more so. During your studies, you will take an in-depth look at digital marketing and, of course, entrepreneurship. In addition, you get to choose an elective from modules such as "Innovation and Sales", "Digital Transformation" and "Consumer Behaviour and Growth Hacks".

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You decide where and when you want to study.
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Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Arts (M.A.) 60 ECTS
    English
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    12-24 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 475€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned by the start of the program
    60 ECTS - English
    Currently in the process of being accredited
Information about state accreditation
This programme is still in the process of accreditation. We are expecting Ministry approval at the very latest by the start of the study programme. So far, all IU programmes have been accredited and approved successfully on time.
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Module availability for new degree programmes

We like to make sure our contents meet the highest level of academic relevance and are equally practice-oriented. Therefore, some modules are still under development when a new degree programme is launched: they will become available in line with the semester plan of the course of study. Nothing stands in the way of you starting your study programme on the earliest possible date! 

Content

Your course overview in the online study programme Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs

The essentials for strategic business growth are targeted online marketing, product management and clever data analysis. All of which you will learn about right from the start of your studies! In courses such as "Business Model Design", you will find out why many business models have become obsolete and what the economy of the future will look like. You will also discover the secrets of success of established start-ups and get an overview of the current topics in this field. In your compulsory electives, you will deepen your knowledge in modules of your choice, e.g. in "Neuromarketing", "Big Data Applications" and "Artificial Intelligence".  

Practical relevance in the online study programme Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs

During your online studies master's programme Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs, you will gain hands-on experience that will enhance your growth hacking skills. The courses in the programme are designed to be practice-oriented. The modules "Project: Growth Hacking Tools" and "Project: Growth Hack Development" are particularly practically relevant. You will apply the knowledge you have gained in data analysis, product management and marketing to the project of your choice. Maybe even to your own start-up?  

Tuition fees

Study model and prices for the Master's online study programme in Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs

Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.

Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:

Full-Time

Duration 12 Months

Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

775€ /mtl Apply now

Part-Time I

Duration 18 Months

Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

575€ /mtl Apply now

Part-Time II

Duration 24 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

475€ /mtl Apply now
Additional charges
All our study programmes include the following services
  • Free trial phase of four weeks*

  • Access to online libraries

  • Personal assistance from lecturers

  • Online campus with innovative study tools

  • Access to Statista and LinkedIn Learning

  • Individual study and career coaching

  • Online exams around the clock

  • License for Microsoft Office and Teams

  • Flexible extension of study duration

*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
Admission

Entry requirements

We make it possible: You can start your desired study programme with IU if you meet the following requirements.
General admission requirements
Optional admission requirements
English language skills
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Careers

Your professional future as a growth hacker

Your master's degree in Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs gives you excellent prospects with all companies that want to grow. This makes you an asset across all industries. Start-ups in particular can benefit from your ability to implement marketing activities in a resource-saving and cost-efficient way. Or you can become a growth hacker yourself in your own start-up. After graduation, you can work as a ...  

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Revenue Officer
Head of Customer Growth
Recognition

Recognition of Achievements

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised. By doing so, you save time and tuition fees – namely €30 per recognised ECTS point.

  • Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
  • Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point

Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.

Online recognition
Do you need support with your application for recognition? We have summarized all the important information for you in our guide to recognition. Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.
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Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of. 

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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