Pilot Program TUM Entrepreneurship Advisor

The course program provides you with the skills and competencies relevant to your work as an entrepreneurship advisor. Different formats (workshops, keynote/impulse lectures and exchange forums) are offered. The lecturers are researchers and experienced practitioners from TUM and external organizations. The course program comprises 10 content modules, each with a duration of approximately 8 to 12 hours.

The self-study element deepens your expertise, considers current trends and helps you navigate current and future challenges. Select materials that meet scientific quality standards are available on Moodle. We also support you in reflecting on your learning behavior and effectively shaping your own learning process during the program.

The job shadowing element enables you to discover new perspectives and areas of work as you come into active contact with best practices. You will also gain a better understanding of cross-departmental and cross-divisional processes. A total of ten days of job shadowing is included in the program. A stay of several days in a row or a regular day of the week is recommended. Work shadowing takes place during regular working hours, and participants are responsible for scheduling this element by themselves.

You will meet regularly in small groups of 3-4 people to share your experiences and give each other advice and support in your personal development. Together you will reflect on your experiences and the challenges in your daily work. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to experiment with new teaching methods and receive feedback. In exchange and discussion with the other participants you will receive valuable impulses from different perspectives.

Career coaching with a professional coach will help you plan your personal and professional development. You and your coach will take stock of your current position, plan further steps and future career perspectives. The program includes up to four free coaching sessions.

In the transfer project, you apply learning content to your everyday work and reflect on the training transfer. Structured guidance and our "project workshop" will provide the framework. The transfer project comprises approximately 40 hours and concludes with a report.

• Employment at TUM in pay grade E/A13 or higher for the standard duration of the qualification level, usually one additional year from entry into the program
• Diploma, Master's degree or comparable degree
• A completed doctorate degree is preferable (applicants without a doctorate should have more relevant professional experience)
• Qualified professional experience of at least three to five years in an academic environment
• Very good knowledge of German and English, as the program will include elements in both languages 
• Prior knowledge and required skills:
  • Experience in innovation and entrepreneurship management
  • Experience in advising and supporting start-up teams
  • Basics in start-up financing and legal aspects
  • Business management skills 
  • Familiarity with design thinking and lean startup methods

1. Fully completed online application form
2. Certificates of all academic degrees
3. Curriculum vitae in tabular form, summarizing your academic education and previous work experience
4. Letter of motivation (maximum 2 A4 pages) in which you explain your motivation, interests and previous experience and convincingly elaborate why you have chosen the TUM Entrepreneurship Advisor track
5. Letter of recommendation from your direct supervisor & a letter of recommendation from another TUM
   supervisor; please have the supervisors sent these directly to careerdesign(at)lll.tum.de
6. Evidence of basic teaching competencies (usually by means of a certificate in university teaching); in addition, a one-page (DIN-A4) written outline can be enclosed, which covers the acquisition of competencies through practical activity
7. Evidence of previous qualification measures in line with the contents of the desired track

Self-assessment is a mandatory part of the application process. The self-assessment guide aids in the evaluation of your interests and skills in order to identify your strengths as well as areas for development. At the same time, it helps you to work out your motivation for applying for the TUM Entrepreneurship Advisor pilot program. The contents of the self-assessment remain confidential, of course, and are only accessible to you.

Self-assessment form download

Letter of Motivation (10 points)

• Special readiness and motivation to perform
• Specific talents, interests, previous experience
• Justification for the desire to participate

Professional Qualification (10 points)

• Relevance of previous professional experience
• Special willingness to perform

Previous knowledge and further qualifications (10 points)

• Fulfillment of the expectations for previous knowledge
• Stringency and fit of the qualification path to date

Individual interviews with a duration of 30 minutes (30 points) 

• Justification and motivation for the choice of qualification path and qualification level
• Commitment and dedication to the qualification pathway
• Work experience and previous experience

Additional information and expectations about the program will also be discussed.