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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Strategy & Leadership under the number 1118921c. Who the Master’s Distance Learning Programme in Strategy & Leadership is Suitable For
The master’s programme is aimed at professionals with leadership aspirations from all disciplines who take on strategic and managerial tasks in companies or organisations, or who wish to qualify for a position in middle or top management in the future. You belong to the target group if you have already gained professional experience after your first degree – for example, as an aspiring leader, an experienced specialist, or as a managing director or board member seeking to elevate your management knowledge to an academic level. The further education is particularly suitable if you want to specifically expand strategic skills, leadership knowledge, and cross-industry management skills.
Admission: Requirements You Must Fulfil
The following formal requirements apply for admission to the Master of Arts Strategy & Leadership at Euro-FH:
- Completed first degree (at least a bachelor’s, 180 ECTS credits) – the field of study does not matter.
- At least one year of professional experience after the first degree in a relevant field of work (e.g. business, administration, organisations).
- Proof of English skills (e.g. through school English, language certificate, or professional experience).
- There is no numerus clausus (NC); the programme can be started at any time.
Personally, you should bring the following prerequisites:
- Willingness to work independently and to learn in an online format alongside your job.
- Leadership potential and interest in strategic issues, management, and organisational development.
- Experience in using digital tools and communication media.
- Self-motivation to successfully organise a part-time distance learning programme.
- Analytical thinking as well as the ability to reflect on complex situations and develop problem-solving approaches.
Overview of Study Content for Future Leaders
In the Master's degree Strategy & Leadership at Euro-FH, you will specifically acquire competencies from the key areas of modern corporate management. You systematically expand your knowledge in Strategy, Leadership & Performance Management, Responsible Management, HR Strategy, Brand Management and Digital Entrepreneurship. The programme imparts both scientifically proven analytical skills and the practical implementation of management and leadership tasks. You learn to identify complex challenges in everyday business, assess them comprehensively and develop forward-looking solutions. Special emphasis is placed on linking theory and practice in order to develop and apply your own solution approaches for strategic and organisational issues directly.
- Strategy: Development and implementation of sustainable corporate strategies
- Leadership & Performance Management: Leadership techniques, motivation and management of teams
- Responsible Management: Responsible and ethically oriented action in leadership situations
- HR Strategy: Strategic personnel management, retention and development of specialists
- Brand Management: Brand management, brand strategy and communication
- Digital Entrepreneurship: Innovation management and entrepreneurial action in digital markets
The skills taught make you fit for management and leadership tasks and qualify you for challenging positions in today’s working world.
Individual and flexible: How your Master’s degree is structured
The distance learning programme Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) is designed for a particularly part-time study organisation. You can complete your studies in either 12 or 16 months and benefit from a free extension option of six or eight months respectively. The start of studies is possible at any time, allowing the programme to flexibly adapt to your life and work.
- You learn through self-study with digital study booklets, online tutorials and interactive elements
- Online examinations or exams at nationwide physical locations can be chosen monthly
- Two online seminars and supporting instructional videos complement the digital learning offer
- The AI learning companion KILEA supports you around the clock with individual questions
- Recognition of prior learning is possible to save time and costs
You receive access to a comprehensive digital learning environment. Support is provided by personal academic advisors as well as subject tutors who accompany you throughout your studies. You individually determine the pace, order of modules and timing of examinations.
Career prospects after the Master’s in Strategy & Leadership
With the successful completion of this Master’s degree, you are optimally prepared for responsible leadership positions. The acquired know-how opens paths to different corporate areas and industries. Typical fields of employment include:
- Executive board, management and department management in national and international companies
- Head of core functions or staff units, e.g. HR, strategy, marketing or innovation
- Senior-level consulting activities for strategy, organisational development or change management
The study programme is especially aimed at professionals with leadership responsibility or leadership ambitions. It is also suitable for managing directors who want to systematically and academically substantiate their management knowledge. The degree Master of Arts (M.A.) significantly improves your career prospects and qualifies you for advanced positions in management and strategic corporate development.
What does the programme cost and how can you finance it?
The total cost of the programme amounts to €8,800 (price as of current status). The monthly tuition fee is regularly €550. During regular promotional periods, the programme is already available from €453 per month. Euro-FH offers a free extension of the studies by up to eight months.
- Flexible payment models from €209/month are selectable
- You can have credit for prior learning recognised to save time and costs
- Many funding options are available, e.g. scholarships, education loans and tax deductibility
- The distance learning programme is often eligible for funding by the employer
The exact selection of financing options can be individually reviewed and combined. Due to tax deductibility as business expenses or special expenses, the programme is additionally financially favoured.
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