MBA │Startups and Strategic Entrepreneurship

Turn Your Ideas into Business Successes

online│anywhere│anytime│10 months│fully funded for ICAN members

Key benefits for your career and success

Up-to-date skills and knowledge for practice

Master of Business Administration degree

Flexible online microlearning form

High quality of lecturers for beneficial results

Networking, alumni
and events

Webinars on current topics

Video library with over 20,000 courses

Access to eBook
and Audiobook library

Competitive advantage in the labor market

Objectives of study

  • From Idea to Startup
    Master the essential knowledge and skills required for launching and growing startups, enabling you to turn your ideas into successful businesses and gain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Successful Entrepreneurship
    Learn the principles and best practices of successful entrepreneurship, equipping you to navigate the challenges of the business environment and build a strong, stable company.
  • Leadership in Business
    Focus on developing your leadership abilities, empowering you to effectively lead teams and foster collaboration within your organization, driving innovation and growth.
  • Strategic Marketing for Long-Term Growth
    Acquire strategies for effective marketing and growth that will help you increase your business’s visibility, expand your customer base, and achieve commercial success.
  • Digital Marketing and eCommerce
    Learn how to leverage digital marketing tools and eCommerce strategies to grow your business online, maximizing sales and reach.
  • Strategic Sales Management
    Gain the skills needed to effectively manage sales processes and strategies, enabling you to achieve higher conversion rates and boost your company’s profits.
  • Business Planning and Growth
    Discover proven methods for strategic planning and growth, helping you to create sustainable and long-term success for your business.
  • Financial Management and Profitability
    Learn to manage your company’s financial resources efficiently, from basic financial planning to advanced financial analysis, to maximize profitability and stability.
  • Risk and Capital Management
    Understand how to identify and mitigate risks, secure capital, and strategically manage financial resources, ensuring your business is prepared for various challenges.
  • Family Business, HR, and Cybersecurity
    Learn specialized strategies for successfully managing family businesses, effectively managing human resources, and protecting your company from cybersecurity threats.

MBA Startups and Strategic Entrepreneurship
in a nutshell

  • 100% flexible study
  • 15 minutes per day (Microlearning)
    the most effective method for adult students
  • Length of study
    10 months or less
  • Completion of study
    10 modules and capstone project
  • Language of study
    content of educational videos in English (with subtitles in other languages)
    written outputs (including a capstone project) in English

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Content of the 10 study modules

Modul I. Developing and Validating Your Business Idea

Discover how to develop and validate your business idea, laying the foundation for the successful growth of your venture.

1. Mission and Vision - Learn how to create a compelling mission and vision that will guide your business and inspire your team.
2. Identifying and Testing Your Business Idea - Find out how to identify potential business ideas and effectively test them to determine their viability.
3. Market Sizing for Your Product or Service - Master the skills needed to analyze and determine the market size, ensuring your business has a solid foundation for growth and expansion.
4. Positioning Your Product or Service - Explore strategies for effectively positioning your product or service in the market to stand out from the competition.
5. Value Proposition - Learn how to craft a strong value proposition that attracts customers and enhances your competitive edge.
6. Creating Growth Projections for Your Business - Acquire techniques for creating realistic growth projections to help you plan for future expansion and investments.
7. Strategies for Emerging Markets - Discover how to successfully enter new and emerging markets and which strategies to employ for success.
8. Social Entrepreneurship - Learn how to apply principles of social entrepreneurship to create a business model that delivers both profit and social impact.

Modul II. Foundations of Successful Entrepreneurship

Build a strong foundation for business success and learn how to transition from employee to entrepreneur while effectively engaging with the public.

1. Business Fundamentals - Master the key principles and strategies that will help you build a successful business from the ground up. Acquire the essential skills needed to manage and grow your venture.
2. Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur - Discover how to successfully shift from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur. Learn the steps to take and how to overcome the challenges associated with this career change.
3. Public Relations Basics - Learn how to effectively communicate with the public and build a positive image for your business. Develop techniques for managing media relationships and ensuring your brand gains visibility.

Modul III. Collaborative Leadership

Focus on the skills and techniques that will help you become a leader capable of effectively collaborating and leading your team to success.

1. Leadership Fundamentals - Build a strong foundation in people management and learn the key principles of effective leadership.
2. Leadership Styles and Models - Explore various leadership styles and models to discover which best suits your team and situation.
3. Collaborative Leadership - Learn how to foster a culture of collaboration and enhance teamwork within your organization.
4. Lessons from the Worst Bosses - Learn from the mistakes and failures of poor leaders, turning these experiences into valuable lessons for your own leadership journey.
5. Science-Backed Habits for Modern Leadership - Discover habits and strategies supported by scientific research that will help you become an effective modern leader.
6. Skills for Leading the Future of Work - Prepare for the future of work by acquiring the skills needed to lead in a rapidly changing work environment.
7. AI Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership - Explore how artificial intelligence is impacting leadership and how you can harness its potential to strengthen your team and organization.

Modul IV. Strategic Marketing and Growth Systems

Unlock the power of strategic marketing and learn how to create effective systems for business growth.

1. Offline Marketing - Discover how to leverage traditional marketing methods to reach your target audience and increase brand awareness. Master techniques that will help you achieve success beyond the digital space.
2. Local Marketing - Learn how to effectively engage and connect with customers in your local area. Explore strategies that will strengthen your presence in the local market and build a strong community base.
3. Integrated Marketing Strategies - Uncover how to combine various marketing channels and tools into a unified strategy that maximizes your reach and enhances the efficiency of your marketing campaigns.
4. Building a System for Marketing Growth - Learn how to create and implement a system that supports sustained business growth. Discover how to measure the success of your marketing activities and adapt to changing market conditions.

Modul V. Digital Marketing and eCommerce Strategies

Master digital marketing and eCommerce strategies to successfully attract customers and boost online sales. Learn how to create an integrated marketing plan and effectively utilize social media to support your business.

1. Lead Generation Basics - Learn how to identify and attract potential customers who are interested in your products or services. Gain tools and techniques that will expand your reach and increase conversions.
2. eCommerce Marketing - Discover how to effectively promote your products and services in the online space. Learn how to optimize your eCommerce activities for maximum sales success.
3. Creating an Integrated Online Marketing Plan - Learn how to develop a comprehensive online marketing plan that unifies your marketing activities across various channels. This approach will help you achieve consistent and powerful marketing messaging.
4. Social Media Marketing - Gain the skills needed to effectively leverage social media to promote your business. Learn how to create content that resonates with your audience and drives business growth.

Modul VI. Strategic Sales

Learn how to strategically manage sales and business growth, and discover techniques to attract and retain customers.

1. Business growth with LinkedIn - Discover how to effectively leverage LinkedIn to grow your business. Learn techniques to reach potential customers and expand your professional network.
2. Networking for sales professionals - Master the skills for effective networking that allow you to build and maintain valuable business relationships. Learn how to use networking to boost sales and expand your business.
3. Sales negotiation - Learn key strategies and techniques for successful sales negotiation. Discover how to secure advantageous business deals and close sales with maximum profit.
4. Customer acquisition sales strategies - Uncover effective sales strategies that help you attract and acquire new customers. Learn how to engage and convince potential customers of the value of your products or services.
5. Building a community-based business - Find out how to create and manage a community-based business that provides steady income and a loyal customer base. Learn how to offer value that keeps customers coming back again and again.

Modul VII. Strategic Business Planning and Growth

Learn how to strategically plan your business and growth. Discover tools and techniques that will help you achieve long-term success.

1. Business fundamentals - Gain knowledge about entrepreneurship and master the key principles that will help you successfully manage and grow your company.
2. Problem-solving - Learn how to identify and formulate problems and their solutions, which are crucial for the success of your business. Discover how to effectively communicate the value of your product or service.
3. Presenting your business plan - Learn how to create a compelling business plan that captures the attention of investors, partners, and customers. Find out how to properly present your vision, mission, and values.
4. Creating a business plan - Discover the steps to create an effective business plan that provides clear direction and strategy for your company’s growth. Learn how to plan for financing, marketing, operations, and other key areas.
5. Scaling your business - Find out how to effectively scale your business and prepare it for growth. Learn strategies and techniques to expand your operations, increase profitability, and achieve long-term success.

Modul VIII. Business Finance and Profitability

Gain essential knowledge and skills in financial management to help you achieve profitability and long-term success for your business.

1. Finance for entrepreneurs - Learn how to effectively manage finances as an independent entrepreneur. Gain practical advice and tools to maintain financial stability and drive the growth of your business.
2. Managing profitable businesses - Discover how to accurately calculate when your business will become profitable. Learn how to leverage this key indicator to optimize your financial strategies.
3. Understanding business finance - Get a comprehensive overview of essential financial terms and principles necessary for successfully managing your business. Learn how to read and interpret financial statements and make informed decisions based on financial data.
4. Profit and loss (P&L) statements and cash flow analysis - Learn how to correctly prepare and analyze P&L statements and cash flows to gain a clear understanding of your business's financial health.
5. Pricing strategies - Discover how to set prices for your products and services based on the value they provide to your customers. Learn pricing strategies that will enhance your profitability.
6. Revenue models, personnel costs, and expenses explained - Gain deeper insights into various revenue models, personnel costs, and expenses to help you better plan and manage the financial aspects of your business.

Modul IX. Strategic Risk and Capital Management

Master essential skills for strategic risk management and effective capital management, enabling you to strengthen the stability and growth of your organization. Learn how to identify and mitigate risks, secure capital, and enhance the profitability of your business.

1. Modern risk management strategies - Gain insights into the latest risk management strategies to protect your business from potential threats. Learn how to implement effective plans that ensure long-term stability.
2. Securing capital - Discover best practices for raising capital, whether from investors or other financial sources. Learn how to present your business and attract the necessary investments for growth.
3. Investor presentations - Learn how to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to investors that highlight the value of your business and attract financial backing.
4. Cost reduction and profit maximization - Find out how to effectively reduce operational costs while maximizing profitability. Gain practical tips and strategies that you can implement immediately.
5. Business ideas - Explore 43 business ideas that can generate additional income and expand your entrepreneurial portfolio.

Modul X. Family Business, HR Excellence, and Cybersecurity

Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills for successfully managing family businesses, including effective HR strategies and protecting your company from cyber threats.

1. Starting a business with family and friends - Learn how to successfully start and manage a business with family and friends. Discover strategies that will help maintain harmony and efficiency in your business.
2. Creating a business plan for a family business - Find out how to craft a business plan that ensures long-term growth and stability for your family-owned business.
3. Managing employees - Explore best practices for identifying, hiring, and retaining employees who will be key to your company’s success.
4. Becoming an intrapreneur - Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and foster innovation within your existing company to drive its growth and competitiveness.
5. Cybersecurity - Gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect your business from cyber threats. Learn how to implement effective security measures that safeguard your data and sensitive information.

The completion of each module and the whole MBA study

The completion of each study module

Each module ends with a test and an essay on how you will use the knowledge and skills you have acquired in practice.

Completion of the MBA program

The study concludes with a final comprehensive test on the entire content of the study and a capstone project.

For your further development over and above your study,

you can take advantage of:

Webinars with recordings

Though online learning has no limitations, contactless learning is not something you have to worry about. LIGS University hosts 2 webinars a week and several conferences a year. Attend 2 webinars a week led by our experienced tutors and meet other students, or choose from our extensive library of past webinars. You have unlimited access to the webinar database and can replay archived webinars.

Access to the online video library

Thanks to studying at LIGS University, you will have access to over 20,000 online courses to further develop and deepen your knowledge and skills.

Access to the online eBook and Audiobook library

Beyond your studies, you can also use the online eBook and audioBook library with more than three thousand titles in English.

Access to an online database of up-to-date articles and case studies

You can also access many up-to-date articles and case studies from a variety of disciplines to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Online scientific and managerial conferences

LIGS University organizes and co-organizes online scientific and online management conferences in which you can participate as a participant, a speaker or you can publish your paper (after approval by the scientific board) in the conference proceedings.

Tuition fees are paid by ICAN

as part of your membership!

The International Career Advancement Network (ICAN)

Allocation of 36 credits of MBA program

1 credit = 40 - 45 hours (study, preparation, review, etc.)

10 Study Modules

You get 30 credits (3 credits/module)

Final Thesis

You get 6 credits

Why choose

to study MBA

at LIGS University?

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High quality of lecturers

Our lecturers are professionals in their fields.
They come from 50 countries and are available in all time zones.

International accreditation

We are accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), with the highest status as an ASIC Premier University.

Study without limits

Maybe health issues are limiting you or you're just not flexible due to your work?
All you need is an internet connection.

You can start now

Upon meeting all the requirements for admission, you only need to become
a member of ICAN, which covers your tuition fees as part of your membership benefits, and you can start studying.

Study according to you

You can choose the specialization of your studies according to your needs and professional goals. Likewise, the pace, time and length of your studies depend on you and your possibilities.

Everything in one place

No searching for sources and documents awaits you at LIGS. Online library, video library, recorded webinars, e-learning materials are readily available. You will find everything in one place.

Personal approach


We offer complete support before and during your study.
We are here to help you get the most out of your program.

Opportunity for further study and development

Successful graduates can continue with a DBA or Ph.D. as part of their ICAN membership.

Experience and benefits


With over 17 years of experience in online education we have helped thousands of graduates reach their goals and succeed.

Tuition fees are paid by ICAN

as part of your membership!

The International Career Advancement Network (ICAN)

Admisson Requirements

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  • Knowledge of the study language
    Sufficient knowledge of the English language to prepare your capstone project.
  • University degree
    Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Documents needed for admission
    Copy of proof of highest educational qualification + transcript of records, professional CV, photo, ID (all electronic).
  • Membership in ICAN
    Membership in the professional association International Career Advancement Network (ICAN) that pays for your tuition as one of the benefits of your membership.
  • Admission decision
    Fulfilling the admission requirements, application form (including all necessary documents).
  • Computer technology
    Computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet connection.

Ready for the next step?

Do you want to study and are decided or need more information?
Anything else you're interested in? Schedule a meeting with our experts.

What are the steps to achieve my goals?

Application to study

You will receive a link to the application form as an ICAN member

Study

MBA specialization

Capstone project

preparation and submission

MBA degree

from the LIGS University

Graduation ceremony

with the possibility of personal participation

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From the life of LIGS University

Tuition fees are paid by ICAN

as part of your membership!

The International Career Advancement Network (ICAN)

You've already studied before, but didn't finish your studies?

No problem. We'll accept the credits from your previous studies, so you'll have a shorter study period. It's not beneficial for you to study the same courses again unless you want to. You can learn more about credit recognition in this video.

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Tuition fees are paid by ICAN

as part of your membership!

The International Career Advancement Network (ICAN)