MBA │Women in Business
and Entrepreneurship

Master the World of Business and Leadership

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

  • Gain a Strategic Advantage
    Acquire essential knowledge and skills in business and leadership that will enable you to become a leader in your field and outpace the competition.
  • Women in Leadership
    Focus on developing your leadership abilities, preparing you to face the challenges of leading teams and organizations.
  • Entrepreneurial Innovation
    Learn how to effectively turn business ideas into successful products and services that can compete in the market.
  • Marketing and Sales
    Master key marketing and sales strategies that will help you increase your business's visibility and achieve commercial success.
  • Financial Management
    Learn to manage your company’s financial resources effectively, from basic financial planning to advanced financial analysis.
  • Strategic Project Management
    Acquire techniques and tools for effective project management, ensuring that you meet your business goals on time and within budget.
  • Technology Transformation
    Discover how women can lead technological transformations and implement innovative technologies to drive business growth.
  • Creative Problem Solving
    Learn to apply creative thinking and innovative approaches to solve complex business challenges.
  • HR and Cybersecurity
    Find out how to effectively manage human resources and protect your company from cybersecurity threats.
  • Networking and Collaboration Development
    Learn how to build and leverage professional networks that will support your personal and career growth.
  • Sustainable Business
    Discover how to implement sustainable practices in your business and how they can contribute to your company's long-term success.
  • Family Business
    Learn specific strategies and techniques for successfully managing and growing family-owned businesses.
  • Personal Growth and Self-awareness
    Explore personal growth techniques that will help you increase self-awareness and lead your teams and yourself more effectively.

MBA Women in Business and 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 successful growth of your enterprise.

1. Mission and Vision - Learn how to create a compelling mission and vision that will guide your business and inspire your team.
2. Finding and Testing Your Business Idea - Discover how to identify potential business ideas and effectively test them to assess their viability.
3. Determining Market Size for Your Product or Service - Understand how to analyze and determine the market size to ensure 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 create a strong value proposition that attracts customers and enhances your competitiveness.
6. Creating Growth Projections for Your Business - Master techniques for developing realistic growth projections that will help you plan for future expansion and investments.
7. Strategies for Emerging Markets - Discover how to successfully enter new and emerging markets and what strategies to employ to achieve success.
8. Social Entrepreneurship - Learn how to leverage the 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 successful entrepreneurship and learn how to transition from employee to entrepreneur while effectively communicating with the public.

1. Business Fundamentals - Master key principles and strategies that will help you build a successful business from the ground up. Acquire essential skills for managing and growing your enterprise.
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 challenges associated with this career change.
3. Public Relations - Learn how to effectively communicate with the public and build a positive image for your business. Master techniques for managing media relations and ensuring the visibility of your brand.

Modul III. Empowered Female Leadership

Discover the power of female leadership and learn how to become an inspiring and bold leader who leads with vision.

1. Executive Leadership Habits - Master the key habits and practices of successful female executives that will help you reach and maintain top positions.
2. Becoming a Successful Leader - Develop the courage and confidence needed to lead in challenging situations, and inspire your team to achieve exceptional results.
3. Communication as a Leader - Acquire essential communication skills necessary for successful team leadership, building trust, and earning respect.
4. Leading with a Vision for the Future - Learn to think and lead like a futurist, enabling you to anticipate and respond to future trends and challenges in your industry.
5. Inclusive Female Leadership - Discover strategies for creating an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity and ensures every team member feels valued and engaged.
6. Leadership Strategies for Women - Learn specific strategies to overcome obstacles and succeed in leadership, whether in the corporate world or in entrepreneurship.
7. Leadership Mindset - Explore various leadership mindsets and learn how to apply them in your career to achieve maximum success.

Modul IV. Strategic Marketing and Growth Systems

Discover the power of strategic marketing and learn how to create effective systems for growing your business.

1. Offline Marketing - Learn how to leverage traditional marketing methods to reach your target audience and increase brand awareness. Master techniques that will help you achieve success outside the digital space.
2. Local Marketing - Discover how to effectively engage and connect with customers in your local community. Learn strategies that will strengthen your presence in the local market and build a strong community foundation.
3. Integrated Marketing Strategies - Explore how to combine various marketing channels and tools into a cohesive strategy that maximizes your reach and enhances the effectiveness 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 efforts and adapt them to changing market conditions.

Modul V. Empowering Women's Career Success

Empower your career and learn how to overcome challenges to achieve success in the workplace.

1. Career Strategies for Women Re-entering the Workforce - Learn how to effectively plan and execute your return to the workforce, and gain tools and techniques to succeed in a new career.
2. Create Your Dream Career - Discover how to build a fulfilling career that brings you joy and satisfaction.
3. Combating Gender Bias in the Workplace - Learn how to identify and overcome gender biases in the workplace, and gain tools for creating a more equitable and inclusive work environment.
4. Securing Funding - Find out how to successfully secure funding for your business and overcome the barriers women founders often face when seeking investors.
5. Addressing Gender Pay Inequality - Learn how to confront and overcome gender pay disparities, and develop the skills needed to advocate for fair compensation.
6. The Power of Women in the Workplace - Discover how to harness your power and potential at work, and learn how to lead and inspire with confidence.
7. Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace - Gain practical strategies and tips that will help you achieve success and build a thriving career.
8. Becoming an Ally for Women in the Workplace - Learn how to support and become an ally for women in the workplace, contributing to the creation of an inclusive and fair work environment.
9. Self-Leadership - Master self-leadership techniques that will enhance your productivity, boost your confidence, and help you reach your professional goals.

Modul VI. Strategic Sales

Learn how to strategically manage sales and grow your business, and discover techniques to acquire and retain customers.

1. Business Growth through LinkedIn - Find out 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 will enable you to establish and maintain valuable business relationships. Learn how to use networking to increase sales and expand your business.
3. Negotiation in Sales - Learn key strategies and techniques for successful sales negotiations. Discover how to achieve favorable deals and close sales with maximum profit.
4. Sales Strategies for Customer Acquisition - Uncover effective sales strategies that will help you attract and acquire new customers. Learn how to captivate and convince potential customers of the value of your products or services.
5. Building a Community-Based Business - Discover how to create and manage a community-based business that provides a 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 the tools and techniques that will help you achieve long-term success.

1. Business Fundamentals - Gain essential knowledge about business and learn the key principles that will help you successfully manage and grow your company.
2. Problem Solving - Learn how to identify and formulate solutions to critical business challenges. Discover how to effectively communicate the value of your product or service.
3. Presenting Your Business Plan - Master the art of creating a compelling business plan that captivates investors, partners, and customers. Learn how to clearly present your vision, mission, and values.
4. Crafting a Business Plan - Explore the steps to creating an effective business plan that provides a clear direction and strategy for your business growth. Learn how to plan for finance, marketing, operations, and other key areas.
5. Scaling Your Business - Discover how to efficiently 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 that will help you achieve profitability and long-term success for your business.

1. Finance for Women Entrepreneurs - Learn how to effectively manage finances as an independent entrepreneur. Get practical advice and tools that will help you maintain financial stability and grow your business.
2. Managing a Profitable Business - 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 Finances - Get a comprehensive overview of fundamental financial concepts and principles that are essential 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) Statement and Cash Flow Explanation - Learn how to properly prepare and analyze a P&L statement and cash flow to gain a clear picture 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 strategies for optimizing pricing to increase your profitability.
6. Explanation of Revenue Models, Personnel Costs, and Expenses - Gain a deeper understanding of different revenue models, personnel costs, and expenses to better plan and manage the financial aspects of your business.

Modul IX. Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech

Gain the tools and strategies you need to succeed in the tech industry.

1. Strategic Leadership - Discover key strategies to strengthen your position in the tech industry and become an inspiring leader.
2. Breaking Barriers - Learn how to overcome gender biases and stereotypes that may hinder your professional growth.
3. Building Your Brand - Find out how to create and enhance your personal and professional brand, setting yourself apart in a competitive environment.
4. Career Tips - Gain valuable career advice and insights to help you plan and execute your professional journey in the tech world.
5. Finding Support - Learn how to identify and secure allies who will support you on your career path and help you achieve your goals.
6. Strategic Career Planning - Master techniques for strategic planning that will allow you to effectively manage and advance your career.
7. Networking - Discover how to build and leverage professional networks that will support your career growth and development.
8. Tips for Career Success - Uncover practical tips and tricks to help you achieve success in the tech industry.
9. Real-Life Examples - Draw inspiration and guidance from successful women who have made their mark in the tech industry.
10. Find Your Passion - Explore how to identify and pursue your passion, driving you towards success and fulfillment in your career.
11. Personal Development - Learn how to develop your authenticity and use it to positively influence your work environment.
12. Confidence Building - Gain techniques and tools to boost your confidence and self-assurance, essential for your success.
13. Four Stages of Women’s Careers - Discover how your career can evolve through different life stages and how to maximize growth at each phase.
14. Effective Presence - Learn how to enhance your presence and become a respected and influential leader.

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 to maintain harmony and efficiency within your business.
2. Creating a Business Plan for Family Businesses - Find out how to create a business plan that ensures long-term growth and stability for your family-owned enterprise.
3. Employee Management - Explore best practices for identifying, recruiting, and retaining employees who will be key to your company’s success.
4. Becoming an Entrepreneur Within the Company - Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and drive innovation within an existing company to support 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)