The SEPT MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development at Leipzig University is an international MBA programme designed for people interested in entrepreneurship, SME development, business promotion, and development-related economic impact. The programme is taught in English and welcomes applicants from different nationalities.
For DAAD EPOS applicants, this opportunity is targeted at graduates from eligible developing and newly industrialised countries who already have at least two years of relevant professional experience. DAAD states that the EPOS programme supports postgraduate study in Germany for development-oriented professionals.
Eligibility
An undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS or equivalent.
Proof of English proficiency.
Minimum two years of professional experience in SME promotion, training, entrepreneurship, business development, or a related field.
For DAAD EPOS: nationality/residency from an eligible developing or newly industrialised country.
A development-related motivation and clear professional impact plan.
English Requirement
Leipzig University lists:
TOEFL iBT minimum 78, or
IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 overall, or
English proficiency letter if the undergraduate programme was taught in English.
Leipzig also states that TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, IELTS General Training, and Duolingo are not accepted.
Scholarship Benefits
Health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
Travel allowance, unless covered by another source.
Possible monthly rent subsidy.
Possible allowance for accompanying family members.
Required Documents
DAAD EPOS application form, if applying for DAAD funding.
DAAD checklist.
Certified translations if documents are not in English or German.
Application Steps
Strong Warning for Applicants
This is not a scholarship for random applicants. If you have no work experience, weak documents, no clear development-related motivation, or your course choice does not connect to your professional background, your chances are weak.
