Future design
Innovation.entrepreneurship.design.
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Form of study
part-time (NO tuition fees)
Standard period of study
5 semesters, 90 ECTS
Place of study
Kronach, Lucas Cranach Campus & online teaching
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Summer semester: March 15
Winter semester: October 01
Admission requirements
- University degree or other equivalent qualification
- Generally 210 ECTS including a practical semester; for degrees with 180 ECTS, missing ECTS in theory or practice can be made up before the start of studies or within one year after the start of studies. Recognition is possible.
- You can find more information in the study and examination regulations
- For international applicants: all information about the application including an overview of the required language certificates here
Costs
Semester fee (incl. semester ticket)
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from May 2 – September 30 (for the winter semester)
from November 15 – March 14 (for the summer semester)
Registration
Founding a start-up or innovation within the company?
‣ The future is not created by waiting – it is actively shaped
The demands on specialists and managers are changing rapidly. The ability to innovate, transformation skills and strategic thinking are crucial today.
In our part-time Master's degree program, you will develop precisely these skills: You will learn to analyze complex problems, develop sustainable solutions and actively shape and support change processes.
Practical, interdisciplinary and directly applicable in your everyday working life.
‣ Intrapreneurship or Entrepreneurship Track
In this Master's program, you have the choice: develop in the Intrapreneurship track Together with our project partners, we develop solutions for real challenges in business and society or set Entrepreneurship track implement your own start-up idea.
‣ Flexible and location-independent study
You complete the majority of your studies online, spread over twelve Friday afternoons. In addition, there are three attendance phases per semester. This gives you the best of both worlds: Flexible learning from anywhere and real encounters on site!
Study flexibly and from any location
The Master's in Future Design combines maximum flexibility with personal interaction: you can complete the majority of the course online – perfect for balancing work, family and further education. At the same time, three attendance phases at the start of the semester, in the middle and at the end of the semester ensure direct networking, exciting projects and practical input. The program is supplemented by 12 online sessions on Friday afternoons from 2 to 6 p.m., which ensure exchange, discussion and support. So you experience the best of both worlds: Flexible learning from anywhere and real on-site encounters.
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More InformationStudy organization
Your semester schedule
The Master's program is designed as a part-time course and is based on a clear structure: the semester comprises three attendance phases lasting several days (kick-off, triple and final), which take place from Thursday to Saturday at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach. There are also twelve additional online sessions, each on Fridays from 14:00-18:00.
You will therefore work throughout the semester either on one of our external partners' projects or on your own start-up, largely organizing yourself in the process. During the on-campus phases, you will meet with your fellow students primarily at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach, but also at the project partner's institutions and companies on site if required.
Your course content
The Master's in Future Design takes a holistic approach and initially combines the subject areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and design:
- Modules with a focus on innovation teach methods, ways of thinking and communication skills to develop creative and future-oriented solutions.
- Modules with a focus on entrepreneurship promote entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork and self-organization as well as leadership skills.
- Modules with a focus on design deal with change processes, effective communication and responsible action in organizations.
Overall, the degree program offers a project-based education: In practical projects, you will develop real solutions for companies, organizations or your own start-up.
Compulsory elective subjects are aimed at an individualized and needs-oriented expansion of existing professional expertise. The course concludes after 5 semesters with a Master's thesis.
The study plan gives you a quick overview of all modules in the Master's program. In the module handbook you will find detailed information on the content and learning objectives of the individual modules. Information on the legal framework can be found in the study and examination regulations summarized.
Target group
For all those who not only want to observe change, but actively shape it! The Master's in Future Design is aimed at graduates from all disciplines.
Whether business, design, technology or social work – your professional background is not decisive. The important thing is that you are open to new perspectives, question the status quo and want to make a real difference.
Semester times
Here you can find the semester times for the winter semester 2026/2027:
Here you can find the semester times for the summer semester 2027:
Job & Career by FutureDesign
Our degree program is aimed at people who want to shape things and take responsibility – whether in a company or with their own start-up. You will be able to solve complex problems creatively, shape innovation and change processes, think strategically, communicate effectively and take responsibility for yourself and your team. This will qualify you for challenging roles at the interface of innovation, strategy and implementation – and position you successfully for a digital and sustainable working world.
Studying at the LCC in Kronach
Student ambassador
Annemarie Treuner
My name is Lea Maaske and I am a course ambassador for the Master's degree program FutureDesign – Innovation.Entrepreneurship.Design. at Coburg University of Applied Sciences. As an active student, I can answer all your questions directly! So if you want to know what the Master's program ZukunftsDesign Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Gestaltung. program or how the part-time degree program works, just send me an email at Lea.Maaske@stud.hs-coburg.de
Digital information evenings
Annemarie Treuner
Would you like to find out more about the degree program or do you have any questions? Then take part in one of our digital information evenings:
- 19.05.2026 – Tuesday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 02.06.2026 – Tuesday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 25.06.2026 – Friday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 08.07.2026 – Wednesday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 23.07.2026 – Thursday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 07.08.2026 – Friday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 27.08.2026 – Thursday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 07.09.2026 – Monday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 18.09.2026 – Friday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
- 29.09.2026 – Tuesday from 18.00 to 19.00 hrs
Participate in the team meeting
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FAQs
Do I have to commit to a track at the beginning of my studies?
No, you don't have to. You can start in the intrapreneurship track and switch to the entrepreneurship track later – for example, if you develop your own idea during your studies.
You can also switch back at any time. And don't worry: even if your idea doesn't work out in the end, you'll still have your Master's degree in your pocket.
Do I need an extra application for the Entrepreneurship track?
Yes, at the beginning of the semester you apply with a short video (max. 3 minutes) in which you present your idea and tell us something about your motivation.
You briefly discuss the following:
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- Topic 💡: What is your idea about?
- Motivation 🎯: What motivates you to work on it?
- Preparatory work 🛠: Where do you currently stand with your start-up/your start-up project?
- Outlook 🚀: What would you like to continue working on as part of the Entre Track?
You will receive all information by email in good time before the start of the semester. If you would like to start the Entrepreneurship track in the first semester and have applied late, simply contact us directly.
How does the project work in the intrapreneurship track work?
At the beginning of the semester, you will get to know the projects of our practice partners at the kick-off. You then decide on a project that you will work on together with around 6-8 fellow students – both during the face-to-face sessions and on the online Fridays.
Each team is accompanied by a permanent coach who supports you in team processes and provides methodical input.
What is the workload per week?
The workload varies depending on the phase and project. As the course is organized on a part-time basis, you should expect a predictable mix of face-to-face appointments, online sessions and independent project work. Overall, it is designed in such a way that it can be easily combined with a full-time job.
What do the examination formats look like?
Instead of traditional face-to-face exams at the end of the semester, the focus is on practical formats. These include, for example, project documentation, portfolio examinations, reflections, etc.
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