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Abstract:

This online course forms part of the “Mind Makers Masterclass” certificate programme run by the Gründungshub Oberbayern (GHOBB). The course is open to students who have successfully applied for the “Mind Makers Masterclass” certificate programme at their university.
Against a backdrop of dynamic social, technological and economic developments, the Masterclass provides, over two semesters, in-depth knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as practical experience in interdisciplinary project contexts. The aim of the programme is to enable students to implement their own ideas responsibly, actively utilise entrepreneurial opportunities and help shape social change.
The GHOBB is a joint initiative of the following universities: Technischen Hochschule Rosenheim, Technischen Hochschule Ingolstadt, Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Katholischen Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

The aim is to foster entrepreneurial, innovative and interdisciplinary skills amongst students from all disciplines.

Gliederung:

Phase 1: Trend phase (approx. 4–5 weeks)
Phase 2: Scenario phase (approx. 4 weeks)
Phase 3: Ideation phase (approx. 4 weeks)
Presentation / pitch in groups with individual contributions

Detaillierter Inhalt:

Phase 1: Trend Phase (approx. 4–5 weeks)

• Face-to-face session (3-day block): Participants are introduced to the focus topic and learn fundamental methods of trend research, such as horizon scanning and weak signals detection. Through interactive exercises and keynote presentations by experts, they gain a quick introduction to the subject matter.
• Work phase: Working in interdisciplinary groups, participants conduct research on their focus topic and analyse various dimensions of trends (e.g. socio-economic, technological) using the PESTLE analysis. Finally, they present their ten most relevant trends as a basis for the next phase.

Phase 2: Scenario Phase (approx. 4 weeks)

• Face-to-face session (1-day block): Building on the identified trends, participants develop future scenarios (time horizon: 20 years) using scenario techniques. They create a scenario matrix and, based on this, outline various scenarios.
• Working phase: In newly formed groups, participants explore one of the developed scenarios in greater depth using the ‘Future Persona’ method. The scenarios are presented in multimedia formats to create vivid presentations for external communication.

Phase 3: Ideation Phase (approx. 4 weeks)

• Face-to-face session (1-day block): In the final phase, the focus is on developing innovative business ideas. Participants take part in an ideation workshop where they learn methods of creative ideation and business model development.

• Work phase: In newly formed groups, participants develop initial concepts for sustainable business models based on the scenarios developed previously. The concepts are reviewed and optimised to meet the requirements of the future market.

Presentation / pitch in groups with individual contributions

• Face-to-face session (1 day)

Lern-/Qualifikationsziele:

The ‘Trend Research’ module provides participants with in-depth knowledge of trend research and strategic foresight. The aim of the module is to enable participants to identify significant societal trends and emerging technologies, link these together in the form of future scenarios, and, on this basis, develop initial ideas for sustainable business models. Each semester, a new focus topic is selected to provide the framework for the course. Collaboration with industry partners in the form of so-called ‘challenges’ is a possibility.

Lehrveranstaltungstyp:

Kurs

Interaktionsformen mit Betreuer/in:

E-Mail

Interaktionsformen mit Mitlernenden:

Forum

Kursdemo:

zur Kursdemo

Nutzung

Kurs ist konzipiert für:

This course is part of the Mind Makers Masterclass: The Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Module 2) and is available exclusively to students enrolled in this program.

Formale Voraussetzungen:

Enrollement in Mind Makers Masterclass

Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:

No prior knowledge is required.

Hinweise zur Nutzung:

Enrolment on the online course is restricted to participants on the “Mind Makers Masterclass” certificate programme. A separate application process takes place at the participating universities.

Kursumsetzung (verwendete Medien):

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Erforderliche Technik:

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Nutzungsentgelte:

für andere Personen als (reguläre) Studenten der vhb Trägerhochschulen nach Maßgabe der Benutzungs- und Entgeltordnung der vhb

Rechte hinsichtlich des Kursmaterials:

The materials are protected by copyright and may only be used in the context of the Mind Makers Masterclass certificate.

Verantwortlich

Anbieterhochschule:

TH Ingolstadt

Anbieter:

Prof. Dr. Laura Bechthold

Autoren:

Laura Bechthold

Betreuer:

Annika Meier

Prüfung

Portfolio assessment

Art der Prüfung:

Projektarbeit

Bemerkung:

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Prüfer:

Prof. Dr. Laura Bechthold

Prüfungsanmeldung erforderlich:

ja

Anmeldeverfahren:

Die Anmeldung zur Prüfung erfolgt über das vhb-Portal.

Prüfungsanmeldefrist:

01.10.2026 00:00 Uhr bis 31.12.2026 23:59 Uhr

Prüfungsabmeldefrist:

01.10.2026 00:00 Uhr bis 31.12.2026 23:59 Uhr

Kapazität:

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Prüfungsdatum:

08.01.2027

Prüfungszeitraum:

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Prüfungsdauer:

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Prüfungsort:

TH Ingolstadt

Zuständiges Prüfungsamt:

Execution: Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences, accreditation by home university

Zugelassene Hilfsmittel:

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Formale Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

Pre-Requirement for passing: Attendance at at least 70% of the sessions.

Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

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Zertifikat:

Ja (Graded transcript)

Anerkennung:

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