Anglo-American University in Prague Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation concentration equips students with the mentality, skills, and know-how needed to become successful entrepreneurs and innovators. Graduates receive a dually-accredited degree, recognized in both the US and the EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.
| Accreditation | WASC + NABHE |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Prague, CZ |
| Tuition EU | 35 856 USD |
| Tuition NON-EU | 41 256 USD |
| Intake | Fall / Spring |
| Deadline | Rolling Admission |
Note: This amount represents the total cost for the full degree.
About the program
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset and provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to start, manage, and grow successful ventures in today’s dynamic business landscape. This program combines foundational business principles with specialized coursework in entrepreneurial strategies, innovation management, creativity, and venture creation.
Students learn to identify market opportunities, develop innovative business models, and navigate the challenges of launching and scaling new ventures. It also provides students with the hands-on, practical experience of running a company, while developing their operational, managerial, marketing and interpersonal skills. Industry experts regularly contribute to the program through guest lectures, including Thomas Archer Bata and Jan 膶urn (Apify, EY Prague, 2024 Tech Entrepreneur of the Year), who have previously guest lectured and are set to return in the upcoming academic year.
This concentration is closely linked with the Top Junior Achievement Start-up competition, especially through two concentration required classes: Entrepreneurship in Practice I and II. The competition on the national level has been won four times by the School of Business students, mainly composed by the Entrepreneurship concentration students.
4 Consecutive Year National WinnersProud JA National Winners & First and only Czech University to win JA Europe
Program Structure
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination, which includes a state exam covering the major module, a state exam covering the concentration module, and a thesis defense.
For more information on the modular structure and the program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.
Real-World Learning & Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of entrepreneurship theories, concepts, and practices, including opportunity recognition, business model innovation, and entrepreneurial finance.
- Apply creative thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and evaluate market opportunities, develop innovative business ideas, and formulate viable business plans.
- Utilize entrepreneurial strategies and techniques to launch and manage new ventures, including start-ups, social enterprises, and corporate ventures.
- Determine the necessary financial and non-financial resources available for new ventures.
- Identify the criteria used to screen and evaluate proposals, including their attractiveness and risk, and how to obtain start-up and early growth capital.
- Effectively leverage technology and digital platforms to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and create competitive advantages in the marketplace.
- Understand the legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations relevant to entrepreneurship and venture creation; including intellectual property protection, contract law, and business ethics.
- Demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate teams, build strategic partnerships, and engage stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Navigate the challenges and uncertainties inherent in entrepreneurial endeavors, including risk management, resilience, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
- Analyze case studies and real-world examples of successful and failed ventures to extract lessons learned and best practices in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Internships
The internship is a required part of the program. Students can complete their internship at large companies such as , , or AAU alumni founded businesses like , , and more.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation program are well-positioned to pursue a variety of career paths in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Some potential roles include:
- Entrepreneur/founder
- Innovation manager
- Venture capital analyst
- Corporate entrepreneur
- Business consultant
- Product manager
- Project manager
- Social entrepreneur
Overall, graduates of this program possess a unique combination of business acumen, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset that enables them to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation, where bold ideas, perseverance, and strategic thinking are essential for success.
AAU’s student entrepreneurs demonstrated their prowess at the Top JA Czech Start-up Competition and took home first prize. Take a look:
Qualification Awarded
The degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the United States, as per AAU鈥檚 accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakal谩艡 (Bc.) in Czechia, as per AAU鈥檚 accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation concentration is accredited by the Academic Quality Assurance Board of Anglo-American University. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript and diploma supplement.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
Additional information
- Learn more about tuition & payment.
- Learn more about undergraduate admission requirements.
- Explore our FAQ section.
- Should you have any further questions please email us at admissions@aauni.edu.
See what our students have to say
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AAU gave me every opportunity to show up fully, and I took every one. Through the career office, I landed a sales role in Munich, and through the School of Entrepreneurship, I competed in Junior Achievement Europe and won the Czech Republic Nationals with my team. Those experiences built my confidence and resiliency. What I loved most was that I never had to put myself in a box 鈥� AAU supported my initiatives in both business and the arts, including hosting my first two one-woman shows.
Genevieve Flores
Executive Support & Special Projects Manager, Elementary Institute of Science | San Diego, California -
Every university teaches theory, but what made AAU different were the people. Small classes meant professors knew you by name, challenged you personally, and genuinely cared about your future. The Entrepreneurship program pushed us to build real projects, blending theory with practical experience. One of my standout moments was representing AAU and the Czech Republic at the GEN-E festival in Athens and seeing our professors run toward us to celebrate on stage.
Radim Zavoral
Key Account Management, P-PINK | Pardubice, Czech Republic
Meet the people
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Dipl. Wi. 鈥� Ing. Heinrich Homola
Senior Lecturer heinrich.homola@aauni.edu -
Jeff Medeiros, M.B.A
Senior Lecturer jeff.medeiros@aauni.edu
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