Business Administration, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ Fresenius University of Applied Sciences 

👉 The Master's programme in Business Administration via distance learning at Fresenius University offers a comprehensive academic education in the field of Business Administration. This flexible programme enables students to enhance their career opportunities in the business world by acquiring in-depth knowledge in areas such as financial management, marketing, human resources, and corporate strategy. Distance learning allows for flexible time management and is particularly suitable for working professionals who want to integrate their studies into their work routine.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany)
Quality since 1848 - also in distance learning! The department onlineplus brings the range of on-campus courses of the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences to an online distance learning format. This way, the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is positioning itself towards the future by embracing the new possibilities of teaching and learning: studies become digital, the campus becomes mobile, and the way of studying becomes more flexible.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaBusiness Administration
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Business Administration Fields, Global Markets, Competition and Business Model, Accounting and Controlling, Principles of Strategic Management and Economics, European Integration, Scientific Work, Digitalisation and Digital Management, Marketing and Market Research, Elective Modules III & IV, Value-Oriented Business Leadership, Research Methods and Tools, Elective Modules I, V, VI, VII & VIII, Change Management & Digital Leadership, Elective Module II, Colloquium, Master's Thesis
📚 Electives Business management fields, core area of business management, institutional framework conditions, empirical and scientific methods
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 284 € monthly
from 11112 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hs-fresenius.de
  • Study start anytime, individual study duration, standard period of study 24 months
  • Interesting specialisations, such as in Global Markets, Competition and Business Models or Principles of Strategic Management and the Economy
  • Entry also possible without a bachelor's degree
  • Distance learning with few exams and many alternative forms of assessment
  • 3 central pillars in the Fresenius distance learning programme: studynet, studymag and studycoach

Requirements for Enrollment

With a Master's degree in Business Administration, you can work, for example, in management and corporate governance or in human resources.

Entering the Master's programme in Business Administration at Hochschule Fresenius is quite straightforward: A bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS is required. In addition, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant professional experience that you have gained following your bachelor's degree.

With a practical approach and a focus on current economic developments, this degree programme prepares students for leadership positions in various industries.

Study Contents, Modules, and Specializations

In full-time studies, the course outline looks as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Business Management Fields, Global Markets, Competition and Business Models, Accounting and Controlling, Principles of Strategic Management and Economics, European Integration, Academic Research
  • 2nd Semester: Digitalization and Digital Management, Marketing and Market Research, Elective Modules III & IV, Value-Oriented Corporate Leadership, Research Methods and Tools
  • 3rd Semester: Elective Modules I, V, VI, VII & VIII, Change Management & Digital Leadership
  • 4th Semester: Elective Module II, Colloquium, Master's Thesis

Starting from the 2nd semester, you choose your specialization modules from the elective areas: Business Management Fields, Core Business Management, Institutional Frameworks, Empirical and Scientific Methods.

Study Model and Course Structure - Distance Learning with Few Exams

Fresenius University is convinced that exams are not always suitable for assessing the actual competencies acquired by students. Consequently, in the Master's distance learning program in Business Administration, there are hardly any written exams! Your learning progress, for example, is tested continuously and online through

  • Essays and seminar papers,
  • Online presentations,
  • Online speeches,
  • E-portfolios.

This way, you can avoid tiring travels to exams and have a fair chance for excellent performance evaluations that correspond to your actual knowledge and skills.

Furthermore, the university relies on a unique interdisciplinary coaching team consisting of professors, lecturers, and study coaches. Your personal study coach is your contact for all matters concerning your studies. Whether by phone, email, or via the messenger on the studynet - your study coach advises and actively supports you on your path to a successful graduation.

Whether at home or on the go, on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone - your campus is always with you. Our studynet learning platform is at once an auditorium, seminar room, campus, and cafeteria. "Social learning" is the key: a holistic learning experience that consistently emphasizes dialogue alongside the use of various media formats.

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