Entrepreneurship
- Starts September and February
- English
- 30 ECTS
- 5 months
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Or would you like to be able to show an entrepreneurial attitude within an existing company? Perhaps you simply curious about what life as an entrepreneur looks like? Then choose the minor in entrepreneurship at the Fontys Centre for Entrepreneurship!
What will I learn in the minor Entrepreneurship?
- You will learn to start a real business in the Netherlands, with a deep understanding of the specific context of Eindhoven and the region.
- You will able to translate entrepreneurial principles to their home country context, adapting to local markets and environments.
- You will be surrounded by an international and multi-disciplinary environment, developing the skills to effectively collaborate in such settings.
- You will be able to identify opportunities and develop entrepreneurial ideas that positively contribute to society and that makes a lasting impact.
During this minor, taking initiative and active collaborationare important. The minor uses the European EntreComp framework and the Lean Startup methodology. This way, we work on your personal development as an entrepreneur and ensure that you can take big steps with your own company. We expect you to be able to put the knowledge you have gained into practice.
Naturally, you will be assisted by experienced entrepreneurial trainers, coaches and external practical experts who will coach you intensively in the field of entrepreneurship and personal skill development. We help you to continuously reflect on your growth as an entrepreneur and the steps you have taken in your business.
If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, reflect on your actions and are open to feedback, then we are sure that you will be able to successfully complete the minor and further develop as a student entrepreneur. The skills you develop during the minor can also be put to excellent use in the future. Even if work for another boss, as a manager or "intrapreneur" (entrepreneurial employee). This way, you will always get added value out of the minor!
You will have a lot of freedom to organise your work (attendance at training courses and lectures is compulsory), but this also means that we expect you to take the initiative and to 'get out of the building'. This way, you can actually test and improve your idea or business in the field. In other words, learning by doing!
Our location in Eindhoven offers you a workplace where you can arrange matters for your company, approach potential clients, but also network and connect with other entrepreneurs. We regularly host events, lectures, training courses and workshops with our partners, view the calendar.
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Is entrepreneurship something for you?
You will work in teams to set up a business. During the minor, you will go through the various phases of creating and growing a business in order to market a successful product or service. Although you work together in a group, you will also receive individual coaching and assignments. A team consists of about 5 students, from different fields of study and nationalities.
How to Apply for This Minor
The minor is offered twice a year (September and February). Fontys students can apply for the minors via Progress. Students from other universities of applied sciences can apply via Kiesopmaat. Learning agreements are processed in order of receipt.
Entry Requirements
To take part in the minor, you must have completed the propaedeutic phase or have permission from your programme's examination board.
* If you are having trouble with your application, please let us know per email! We love to help you
Want to join us for a day?
Are you interested in the Entrepreneurship minor, but curious about what it looks like in practice? Register now to join us for a day! You will be paired with a student entrepreneur to experience how they approach entrepreneurship. Find out how a coaching session goes and how you can start or grow your own business.
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Practical Information
Variant 1 & 2
Language of instruction: Dutch
Location: Eindhoven
Variant 3
Language of instruction: English
Location: Eindhoven
Note! The minor is a full-time program, requiring you to be available 5 days a week.
This minor is part of the Fontys Centre for Entrepreneurship(CvO). The CvO supports and encourages (potential) student entrepreneurs in the field of entrepreneurship. Upon successfully completing this minor, it is possible to do an internship or graduate within your own business through the Fontys Student Entrepreneur Program.
We'd love to help you out!
Have a question or want to know more about one of our areas of expertise? Feel free to get in touch or drop by our entrepreneur square!
