Impact MBA in Responsible Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation
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Your degree is awarded by Tomorrow University, a state-recognized German university. Same program, same curriculum, same accreditation, with local support in Colombo.
Who is this Program for?
Startup Founders
Innovation Managers
Professionals Scaling or Funding Projects
Purposeful Career Shifters
I joined to invest in myself. I left with a clearer sense of purpose and the confidence to turn my idea into a business that empowers women.
Evelyn Fischer, ToU Learner
Education That Actually Works in the Real World
A curriculum linking business development, product development, and venture finance.
Develop sustainable business models
Learn to design sustainable business models that ensure value creation and funding readiness to ensure the long-term success of your venture.
Master venture finance fundamentals
Learn how venture finance works, explore funding options, and prepare investor-ready financial narratives.
Prototype and validate solutions
Learn how to move from idea to prototype through a systematic approach to customer and product development, combined with continuous iteration.
Communicate value and impact
Learn how to position ventures through branding, storytelling, and impact communication to attract your target audience effectively.
A Curriculum That Adapts To You
1. Orientation
2. Calibration
3. Elevation
4. Activation
Where this degree can take you
Startup Founder
Entrepreneurs who build, fund, and scale responsible startups across industries.
Venture Manager
Innovation managers leading new ventures, products, and internal startups.
Business Developer
Professionals managing the funding and growth of important projects across all phases.
Combine Industry Expertise with Academic Knowledge
Our dedicated professors are appointed in compliance with the Hessian Higher Education Act, adhering to the strict requirements set for all state universities in Germany. All program experts are hand-picked to provide the industry angles and expertise to all coursework.
Prof. Dr. Sami Asad
Prof. Dr. Jonathan Costa
Join Our Open Day
Explore if Tomorrow University is the right path for you.
Meet the Community
Connect with faculty, learners, and the team supporting your journey.
Experience Our Approach
See how applied learning and real-world practice come to life.
Get Your Questions Answered
Receive clarity on curriculum, workload, and your own next step.
Hear What It’s Really Like
“I arrived curious and left inspired. The Open Day showed me how this program could reshape both my career and my mindset.”
Richard Menning, Impact Master of Science
Eligibility Criteria
Formal Criteria
- 90 ECTS
- Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
- Work experience: min 2 years
- Ideal for: Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree and solid work experience
- Why choose this: most flexible option, ideal for mid-career professionals
- All applicants must demonstrate at least two years of professional experience. One year must be proven at the start of the program, and the second year must be proven by graduation.
- Sufficient English language proficiency is required, at a minimum B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Applicants must show strong motivation, demonstrated through the application form and evaluated during the admission process.
- An admission interview is mandatory to assess eligibility and alignment with the program.
Admission without an Undergraduate Degree
- Applicants may qualify without an undergraduate degree if they have successfully completed a minimum of a two-year, recognized vocational training program in Germany, accompanied by several years of relevant professional experience. This requires passing the ToU IMBA Entrance Exam.
- The vocational training must result in a diploma or degree, typically earned over two or three years, and demonstrate a focus on preparing for a specific trade or professional career. Short-term certifications or one-year training programs do not qualify.
Policy on ECTS Credits and Graduation Requirements
- To graduate with an MBA, learners must achieve a total of 300 ECTS by the end of the program.
- For those with a 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree entering the 90 ECTS IMBA, 30 ECTS will be credited from professional experience.
- In exceptional cases, learners with a 210 ECTS bachelor’s degree entering the 60 ECTS IMBA may have 30 additional ECTS recognized from professional experience, provided they have at least five years of relevant work experience, including leadership experience.
- Professional experience credited as ECTS must be closely related to MBA topics, with a preference for leadership roles. This extra experience must be in addition to the standard two-year professional experience requirement.
- Applicants with higher academic achievements (e.g., a 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree and a 120 ECTS master’s degree) may fulfill the 300 ECTS requirement through their previous studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge-Based Learning?
Challenge-Based Learning is a method where you learn by solving real, open-ended problems instead of memorizing theory from lectures. At Tomorrow University it runs across four phases, Orientation, Calibration, Elevation, and Activation, so you build knowledge, apply it to interdisciplinary challenges, and finish with a thesis or applied project. It is 100% online and self-paced.
Can you study while working full-time?
Yes. Tomorrow University programs are 100% online and self-paced, built to fit around a full-time job with no on-campus requirement. You can study a part-time online master's, bachelor's, or MBA while working, learning through Challenge-Based Learning that turns your real work into part of the degree. You choose full-time or part-time pacing.
Is Tomorrow University accredited?
Yes. Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognized private university in Germany, under the State of Hesse. Its programs are accredited through the Akkreditierungsrat, the German Accreditation Council, with bachelor's degrees accredited via FIBAA and master's and MBA programs via ACQUIN. The distance-learning format is approved by Germany's ZFU.
What are ECTS credits?
ECTS, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, is the standard way European universities measure study workload. One ECTS credit equals roughly 25 to 30 hours of learning, and a full year of full-time study is 60 credits. At Tomorrow University, a Bachelor's is 180 ECTS and a Master's is 90 or 120 ECTS.
Are travel and accommodation included in the tuition fee?
Tuition covers the full academic program and all learning experiences. Travel and accommodation for onsite experiences are arranged and paid for separately by learners. If a learner can’t participate in onsite experiences, the degree can still be completed fully online.
How does the Executive MBA differ from other Impact MBA programs at Tomorrow University?
- In-person cohort kick-off with a welcome dinner
- A week-long global deep dive outside Europe
- A streamlined program flow with executive-specific live sessions
- A curated executive curriculum including industry expert sessions
- Monthly executive group coaching
What differentiates the Global Impact Executive MBA from other Executive MBA programs?
- Built for executive reality: efficient, personalized remote learning alongside a demanding job
- High-impact in-person immersions with a mission-driven executive cohort
- A deliberately small, selective peer group — 20 seats in the founding cohort
- Access to Tomorrow University's global community of 1,000+ professionals
- 21st-century leadership skills for building sustainable, high-performance organizations
Is the Global Impact Executive MBA accredited?
Our Global Impact Executive MBA program is accredited by Germany’s Accreditation Council through the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN), a reputable non-profit organization association comprising over 150 higher education institutions in Germany and abroad.
What is the eligibility criteria?
- Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
- Work experience: min 10 years
- Leadership experience: min 5 years
- Ideal for: Senior professionals preparing for broader strategic or executive responsibility
- Why choose this: flexible option, designed for executive reality, peer network & trusted sparring, global high-value live experience
- Sufficient English language proficiency is required, at a minimum B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Applicants must show strong motivation, demonstrated through the application form and evaluated during the admission process
- An admission interview is mandatory to assess eligibility and alignment with the program
Is an online degree recognized?
Yes, the degree is accredited. Tomorrow University degrees are accredited German higher-education degrees, awarded under the German Accreditation Council through FIBAA for Bachelor's programs and ACQUIN for Master's and MBA programs. An accredited online degree is formally equivalent to an on-campus one. Recognition follows the accreditation, not the delivery format.