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 StartupMaster 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 EntrepreneurshipLearn 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 BusinessFocus 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 GrowthAcquire 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 eCommerceLearn how to leverage digital marketing tools and eCommerce strategies to grow your business online, maximizing sales and reach.
- Strategic Sales ManagementGain 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 GrowthDiscover proven methods for strategic planning and growth, helping you to create sustainable and long-term success for your business.
- Financial Management and ProfitabilityLearn to manage your company’s financial resources efficiently, from basic financial planning to advanced financial analysis, to maximize profitability and stability.
- Risk and Capital ManagementUnderstand 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 CybersecurityLearn 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 study10 months or less
- Completion of study10 modules and capstone project
- Language of studycontent of educational videos in English (with subtitles in other languages)
written outputs (including a capstone project) in English
Content of the 10 study modules
Modul I. Developing and Validating Your Business Idea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Risk Management
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
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
Completion of the MBA program
For your further development over and above your study,
you can take advantage of:
Webinars with recordings
Access to the online video library
Access to the online eBook and Audiobook library
Access to an online database of up-to-date articles and case studies
Online scientific and managerial conferences
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
Final Thesis
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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
- Knowledge of the study languageSufficient knowledge of the English language to prepare your capstone project.
- University degreeMinimum of a Bachelor's degree.
- Documents needed for admissionCopy of proof of highest educational qualification + transcript of records, professional CV, photo, ID (all electronic).
- Membership in ICANMembership in the professional association International Career Advancement Network (ICAN) that pays for your tuition as one of the benefits of your membership.
- Admission decisionFulfilling the admission requirements, application form (including all necessary documents).
- Computer technologyComputer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet connection.
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Tuition fees are paid by ICAN
as part of your membership!
The International Career Advancement Network (ICAN)