Fit for the future: Start-up and business skills for work and career (Studium fundamentale)

Whether as a budding founder, future manager or dedicated employee - entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving skills and innovative strength are in demand in all professional fields and phases of life.

Begin 08. October 2026 - 14:35
End 28. January 2027 - 17:00
For whom

Students of the HSZG

Where

Campus Zittau
(room to be announced)

Registration

Binding registration via the course portal as soon as the registration period begins

What you can expect

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a future leader, or a dedicated employee—entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking are in demand across all professional fields and stages of life. In this module, you’ll gain practical skills from the startup world: from brainstorming and development to the implementation of projects. You’ll learn how creativity, personal responsibility, and teamwork help you achieve professional goals and find innovative solutions to challenges—whether in your own business or within an organization.
This module is designed for anyone who wants to further their personal and professional development and acquire skills relevant to the future.

The “Studium Fundamentale” is an interdisciplinary educational program offered by Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. It complements your major with content that promotes your personal, social, and professional development.

An Overview of the Topics

  • Business Models
  • Strengths Coaching & Values
  • Motivation & Purpose
  • Target Audience & Customer Journey
  • Creativity Techniques
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Project Planning
  • Personal Responsibility & Self-Management (e.g., Time Management & Error Culture)
  • Preparation and Follow-Up for Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution Methods
Language

The language of the event is German.

Contact person

B.Sc.
Claudia Döring
Center for Knowledge Transfer and Education
02763 Zittau
Schwenninger Weg 1
Building Z VII, Room 411
4th upper floor
+49 3583 612-4901

The Start-up Academy is funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus).