Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	On Campus, full-time
Nominal duration	2 weeks
Study language	English
Awards	Winter School
Accreditation	3 ECTS

Tuition fee	€1,050 per programme The program price consists of the course/tuition fee (student or working professional, see details below) plus the registration fee (€60). Student course/tuition fee: €990 Working professional course/tuition fee: €1190 This course/tuition fee covers the course, course materials and a cultural program.
Registration fee	€60 one-time The registration fee is in addition to the course/tuition fee and covers the processing of your application. It is payable upon registration. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification	At least one year of university experience or equivalent work experience

Language requirements

English All applicants are required to upload a document or certificate to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. If you are a non-native English speaker, you must prove you have a score equivalent to the level B2 or above in the European system (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), or provide evidence that you’ve undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. A list of scores from the main providers is included for reference. Certificates from other providers are also accepted. CEFR: B2 IELTS: 5-6 Cambridge exam: First certificate in English FCE (A-C) TOEFL iBT: 87 TOEFL Paper based: 600 Chinese CET – 4: 493 Chinese CET – 6: 450 TOEIC: 685 More details: www.tu.berlin/en/international/summer-school/requirements If you are a native English speaker, please select this during registration. You will then be exempt from having to upload proof of English level.

Other requirements	Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please upload your insurance waiver in English (all pages).

More information	tu.berlin/..school/winter-school-on-campus

Overview

Getting introduced to current major themes in innovation and entrepreneurship, including human -centered design and innovation ecosystems. This practical course will guide and accompany participants to create new valued products, services or experiences, from idea generation trough to business concept development and testing and pitching the developed business concept.

By the end of the course, students will have:

• A good understanding of the human-centered design and innovation process to develop new products, services or experiences
• The ability to systematically explore, create and modify business-driven ideas
• The ability to validate assumptions and test prototypes
• An understanding of the innovation and business creation ecosystem
• The ability to transform new ideas into valuable solutions, considering their impact
• Leadership, team building, and managerial creativity competencies to work in and lead interdisciplinary teams
• The ability to present a concept in a pitch format