If you dream of driving innovation, building enterprises, and empowering small and medium-sized businesses across the world, the SEPT MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development at Leipzig University, Germany is calling your name.
Designed for professionals who aspire to transform local economies into engines of sustainable growth, this international MBA program welcomes applicants from all nationalities for its upcoming Winter 2026/27 intake.
About the Program
The SEPT MBA (Small Enterprise Promotion and Training) program equips aspiring entrepreneurs and development professionals with advanced knowledge of SME management, entrepreneurship, and business promotion. It combines theory and practice, focusing on how innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability can reshape the global SME landscape.
Students benefit from:
- A multicultural learning environment in one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
- A curriculum that blends business management with entrepreneurship and policy development.
- Real-world engagement with industry mentors, SMEs, and start-up ecosystems in Europe.
Why Choose Leipzig University?
- Globally respected MBA program focused on entrepreneurship and SME development.
- Strong connection to Germany’s business innovation ecosystem.
- Excellent networking opportunities with entrepreneurs and development experts worldwide.
- Pathway to prestigious DAAD EPOS Scholarships for qualified applicants.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following academic and professional standards:
- A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or an equivalent qualification from a reputable university.
- At least two years of professional experience in the field of SME promotion, entrepreneurship, or training.
- Proof of English language proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 78 or IELTS 6.0 overall band).
Special Notes:
- Applicants with a three-year bachelor’s degree are eligible if they achieved at least 60% (First Division) or GPA 3.0 or above.
- Applicants from China and Vietnam must submit an APS Certificate.
- Medium of instruction certificates are accepted if the undergraduate degree was taught in English.
- TOEFL ITP, TOEFL TOEIC, IELTS General Training, and Duolingo results are not accepted.
When sending TOEFL scores directly, use the institution code 6976 (Leipzig University).
Application Period
The application period for DAAD EPOS Scholarship applicants for the SEPT MBA Program (Winter Term 2026/27) runs from August 1 to October 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted online via the official Leipzig University application portal. The updated link will go live on August 1, 2025 — make sure to prepare your documents early!