| Qualification | Certificate |
|---|---|
| Language | German and/or English (depending on the selected courses) |
| ECTS | min. 14 |
| Duration | 1-2 semesters |
| Format | On-campus attendance at the University of Passau (Advanced version: participation in a GHO event) |
| Fee | none |
| Start | Summer semester 2026 |
| Target group | Bachelor and Master students from all faculties |
Entrepreneurial thinking is now required in almost all professional and research fields: in companies, public institutions, and NGOs, as well as in academia and knowledge transfer. The Pathfinder programmes support participants in further developing their own ideas, better contextualising digital developments, and acquiring future‑oriented skills that are essential in an innovation‑driven world of work.
The Entrepreneurial Pathfinder is a two‑semester certificate programme (14 ECTS). It enables students to develop competencies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, digital trends, and entrepreneurial skills—regardless of their academic discipline or prior experience.
Within the programme, participants are supported in:
The Advanced Pathfinder builds on the regular programme and deepens participants’ experience through regional networking by taking part in an event organised by the GründungsHUB Ostbayern. These events usually take place at a partner higher‑education institution. Participants are responsible for organising and covering their own travel‑related expenses (e.g. public transport, rail travel, and, where applicable, accommodation).
Added value of the Advanced format:
additional insights into the regional start‑up and innovation ecosystem, exchange with relevant stakeholders, and new points of contact for projects, collaborations, or the development of a knowledge‑transfer idea.
![[Translate to Englisch:] Das Programm bietet eine breite Auswahl an Kursen, Seminaren und Projekten in verschiedenen Themenbereichen rund um Unternehmertum und Innovation. Die Inhalte sind in folgende Kategorien gegliedert: Entrepreneurship (mind. 5 ECTS) Grundlagen des Unternehmertums: In diesen Kursen lernen Studierende, was Unternehmertum bedeutet, wie man Ideen entwickelt und Unternehmen gründet. Beispiele: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Technologie- und Innovationsmanagement Trends (mind. 5 ECTS) Hier geht es um aktuelle Entwicklungen in Gesellschaft, Technologie und Wirtschaft, die für Gründer*innen wichtig sind. Beispiele: Einführung in die Medienpsychologie Data Science Medienrecht Entrepreneurial Skills (mind. 5 ECTS) In diesen Veranstaltungen werden praktische Fähigkeiten für Gründer*innen vermittelt, z. B. Präsentation, Teamarbeit oder Problemlösung. Beispiele: 5€ Business Competition Pitch Workshop Praxisprojekte Studierende arbeiten direkt mit Start-ups zusammen oder entwickeln eigene Ideen. Sie sammeln reale Erfahrungen im unternehmerischen Umfeld. Beispiele: Consulting Project in Start-up Hubs Hands-on Project in Start-ups](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_Entrepreneurial_Pathfinder_AUfbau_dt__2__f54de21831.png "Entrepreneurial Pathfidner_Graphik_Website")
To complete the Entrepreneurial Pathfinder, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
For the Advanced Pathfinder, the following additional requirement applies:
Suitable courses offered by the University of Passau may be selected, provided they can be thematically assigned to one of the three pillars and meet the programme requirements.
If a course is not listed, a brief justification explaining how the course content relates to a specific pillar is sufficient. The programme team will review the request for recognition and provide feedback in a timely manner.
An illustrative selection of courses, as well as information on events organised by the GründungsHUB Ostbayern, can be found here.
![[Translate to Englisch:] Kursanerkennung](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_Kursanerkennung_neu_d770a1762f.png)
