Who is the MBA "Leading Business Transformation" suitable for?

The part-time MBA is aimed at professionals from business, management, or related fields who want to acquire or deepen practical knowledge of digitization, sustainable corporate management, and AI. Particularly benefiting are specialists and managers who actively accompany transformation processes in the company, steer innovation projects, or want to prepare for leadership positions in a globally operating organization.

What formal requirements must you meet?

The admission requirements are based on your previous academic qualification and work experience. The following options apply:

• With a bachelor's degree in business:
  Evidence of English skills at C1 level (either through a certificate or at least 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking business environment).
• With another professional qualifying university degree (e.g. Business Administration, but not a pure economics degree):
  At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
  English skills at C1 level (certificate or 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking business environment).
• Without a university degree:
  At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
  Evidence of English skills at C1 level (as above).

Irrespective of the educational background, a confident handling of the English language at an academic level is required, as all lectures and exams take place online and entirely in English.

Personal requirements include a high level of self-motivation, organizational talent, and resilience – especially to cope with the demanding transfer projects alongside work. Analytical thinking, intercultural communication skills, and interest in innovative approaches in leadership, digitization, and sustainable transformation are expected. While initial management, project work, or change management experience can facilitate entry, it is not mandatory.

What content does the MBA "Leading Business Transformation" convey?

In the MBA program "Leading Business Transformation," you will develop comprehensive skills in the central fields of entrepreneurial transformation. The content is practical, scientifically founded, and consistently focused on current challenges:

• Digital Finance & Performance Management: Methods of digitization in finance and accounting, corporate performance management.
• Intrapreneurial Management & New Business Models: Development and implementation of innovative business models, founding processes, and entrepreneurship within the company.
• Sustainable Leading & Reporting: Analysis of digital business models, integrated reporting, sustainable management, and strategy development.
• Leadership in the Digital Age: Leadership in digital transformation, designing new work environments, transformation of business processes.
• Corporate Finance & Business Valuation: Evaluation of companies and innovations, modern financing concepts.
• Innovation & Technology Development Management: Managing innovation-driven projects, technologies, and product development processes.
• Learning from Data & Decision Analysis: Data analysis, decision-making based on quantitative methods.
• AI & Machine Learning for Business Experts: Using Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning for business optimization.
• Transfer Projects I-IV: Practice-oriented project work for the direct application of study contents, including individual coaching by experienced teachers.
• Master Thesis and Colloquium: Independent scientific work and presentation on a current issue in Business Transformation.

You will learn to practically shape technology- and sustainability-driven transformations in companies, use data as a basis for decision-making, and master leadership tasks in the digital age.

How is the process and structure of the MBA programme designed?

The programme is designed for five semesters (90 ECTS) and is fully online and part-time in English (C1 level required):

• Each semester includes several theme-centered events, complemented by a practice-oriented transfer project.
• Transfer projects are carried out in cooperation with companies or as individual projects; they are individually supervised by a coaching team.
• The courses use online formats led by the professor and their team.
• The programme concludes in the fifth semester with the completion of the Master Thesis and the final colloquium.
• There is no attendance requirement, and the programme starts each winter semester.

Through the close integration of theory and practice, you can directly transfer the study contents to your current professional activities, receiving individual support from experienced coaches.

In which fields do you open up new perspectives with the degree?

Graduates of the MBA "Leading Business Transformation" qualify for leadership and key positions in various areas, especially where change processes and innovation are required:

• Management and business leadership in medium and large companies
• Leading transformation, digitization, or innovation projects
• Strategic consulting in the field of Business Transformation, digitization, and sustainability
• Leadership roles in Finance, Controlling, or Technology Management
• Establishment or management of internal intrapreneurship programs
• Roles focusing on data-based decision-making and AI-supported corporate governance

With the international, English-language degree, opportunities also open up in international companies, consulting, or self-employment in innovation management.

What are the costs associated with this MBA and what payment methods are available?

The total cost for the part-time online study programme is 12,000 euros. The fees are paid semester by semester at 2,400 euros each; individual installment payments are possible. Additionally, a semester fee is due, which can be partially refunded (e.g., for semester tickets).

• Payment of tuition fees in five installments of 2,400 euros each (at the beginning of each semester)
• Flexible payment methods negotiable (installment model upon request)
• Possibility of financing through education loans, individual support from employers, or tax deductibility as further training costs

If necessary, the Master Thesis can be brought forward in time, allowing for a shortened duration of studies.