Corporate management, Master of Arts

Part-time distance learning program @ University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden 

👉 This part-time study programme at the state university of Schmalkalden is aimed at all those who already have a degree in a business-related field and who aspire to a managerial position in a company. Within 5 semesters of regular study time, you will, for example, deal with entrepreneurship, personnel management, and marketing management.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden, UAS based in Schmalkalden (Germany)
The University of Schmalkalden is a state university with its headquarters in the green heart of Germany in the middle of Thuringia. In addition to 12 bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of business, computer science, and engineering, the university offers numerous certificate programs. Distance learning with the University of Schmalkalden is a particularly personal form of distance learning with small study groups, regular block seminars, and personal exchanges between teachers and students.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaEntrepreneurship
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 90 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Macroeconomic conditions, Strategic Management, Legal Economic Framework, Scientific Methods and Soft Skills, International Business Relations, Entrepreneurship and Digitalization, Intercultural Management, Function- and area-oriented Controlling, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Quality and Risk Management, IT Management and Data Security, Project Management, Sustainable Business Operations
👥 In-person sessions 14 face-to-face sessions over 2 years (3-4 days each including weekends)
📍 Location Schmalkalden, Eisenach und Gera (Thüringen)
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 2360 € Semester fee
from 11800 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hsm-fernstudium.de
  • particularly personal distance learning in small study groups
  • regular block events on site in Schmalkalden, Gera, and Eisenach, Thuringia
  • access to a large network of companies, institutions, and industry associations
  • study start always in the winter semester

Requirements for enrollment

The course in Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden is primarily aimed at academics with a background in business studies who want to advance their careers and aspire to a leadership position.

For admission, a completed university or university of applied sciences degree with at least 40 percent of content related to business studies is required.

In addition, you must demonstrate relevant professional experience of at least one year.

Study Content, Modules, and Specializations

This part-time course at the state University of Schmalkalden is aimed at those who already have a degree in a business-related field and are aiming for a leadership position in a company. Over a period of 5 semesters, you will engage with topics such as Entrepreneurship, Personnel Management, and Marketing Management. You will acquire 90 ECTS credits within the 5-semester standard period of study.

The study plan is structured as follows:

  • 1st Semester: Economic Framework, Strategic Management, Legal Framework of Economics, Scientific Methods, and Soft Skills
  • 2nd Semester: International Economic Relations, Entrepreneurship and Digitalization, Intercultural Management
  • 3rd Semester: Functional and Area-Oriented Controlling, Personnel Management, Marketing Management, Quality and Risk Management
  • 4th Semester: IT Management and Data Security, Project Management, Sustainable Economics
  • 5th Semester: Master's Thesis

In-Person Sessions and Practical Experience

What sets the distance learning programme at the University of Schmalkalden apart are the intensive in-person sessions and block seminars held in Schmalkalden (Thuringia), at the campus of the Dual University of Gera-Eisenach in Eisenach, and in Gera. During these in-person phases, you can exchange ideas on the learning content with your fellow students and teachers.

Over the first 4 semesters, you will complete a total of 14 in-person sessions. These sessions are designed to be easily manageable alongside work commitments – the events typically last for 3-4 days, including weekends.

If you have already obtained 180 ECTS credits in your first degree, you can acquire the additional 30 ECTS through an accompanying study internship, which you can complete, for example, in your own company.

Tuition Fees

At the University of Schmalkalden, you pay the tuition fees for the part-time programme on a semester basis, always at the beginning of the semester. The tuition fees for the Master's in Business Management are 2360,- euros per semester.

In addition, there are semester fees of approximately 54,- euros (without semester ticket) or approximately 100,- euros (with semester ticket).

In total, you will pay approximately 12000,- euros for the programme.

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