4 semesters
English
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
Winter
Leipzig University offers a unique course called Small Enterprise Promotion and Training (SEPT) that focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge to support small businesses. The course covers topics such as entrepreneurship, business development, and marketing strategies tailored for small enterprises. Students have the opportunity to engage in practical projects and internships to gain hands-on experience in the field. The SEPT program at Leipzig University is known for its innovative approach to small business promotion and has a strong network of industry partners and alumni. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to make a positive impact on the small business sector.
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What you need to apply for Small Enterprise Promotion and Training - SEPT at Leipzig University
1. TOEFL ibt minimum score 79 or
2. IELTS academic at least 6.0 overall band or English proficiency letter if medium of instruction in undergraduate program was English. TOEFL ITP, TOEFL TOEIC and IELTS General Training are not accepted.
Note: if applicant requests the TOEFL score report to be sent to SEPT directly by the Educational Testing Service, should indicate the code number 6976 when taking the test.
What to prepare for your application to Small Enterprise Promotion and Training - SEPT
repare electronic copies (PDF) of the necessary documents:
Motivation letter of a maximum of two pages, which describes your motivation and merits for being part of the SEPT MBA program, dated and signed by you
Curriculum-Vitae in EUROPASS FORMAT, dated and signed by you
Original or certified copy of a School-leaving certificate (high school diploma), giving right of entry to higher education in the home country*
Original or certified copy of degree certificates and transcripts indicating the final grades; accompanied by an explanation of the grading system*
Original English examination score report or an original certified copy. The score report should be no more than two years old.
Original official letter(s) as proof of employment for at least two years from the previous and/or current employer*
Two original letters of recommendation (at least one from your current or former employer; the other can be from the academic field)
DAAD EPOS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (if applying for DAAD EPOS scholarship)
DAAD CHECKLIST completetd and signed
In case you applied for a different scholarship, a letter of confirmation of scholarship-donor or status of the application procedure (i.e., copy of a letter of application)
Please upload your complete application here (Next application period for the DAAD EPOS scholarship (admission Winter term 2025/2026) opens August 1, 2024)
For more information regarding the DAAD application, please visit: DAAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Important:
1. All documents related to academic background (e.g. school leaving certificate, bachelor degree, academic transcripts, etc.) must be submitted as original certified copies.
2. A certified copy should have an ink signature and ink stamp confirming that it is a true copy of the original. The term original certified copy means the applicant must submit the document that carries the original ink stamp and ink signature and not a photocopy or scanned printed copy of the certified copy.
3. All certificates and transcripts not issued originally in German or English must be translated into either English or German by a recognized/sworn translator. The translation must be submitted either as original or as an original certified copy.
4. Application documents cannot be returned, therefore please refrain from sending original academic documents such as school leaving certificate and degree certificate.
5. After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be contacted for further information or interview.
6. Incomplete or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
7. Submission of a complete and correct application is entire responsibility of the applicant.
8. Please be aware that an automatic confirmation of receipt of the application will not be given.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Small Enterprise Promotion and Training - SEPT at Leipzig University
1. Online Application
https://umfrage.uni-leipzig.de/index.php/151967?lang=en
All applicants looking forward to study the SEPT Program must first fill out the official SEPT online Application-form.
2. Paper Application:
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you via email and request the hard copy documents from you. In this case, the documents must be sent via postal mail to the SEPT offices.
Leipzig University, SEPT Competence Center
IPF 172515
Ritterstr. 24
04109 Leipzig
Germanyvv
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If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you via email and request the hard copy documents from you. In this case, the documents must be sent via postal mail to the SEPT offices.
Leipzig University, SEPT Competence Center
IPF 172515
Ritterstr. 24
04109 Leipzig
Germany
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