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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Strategy & Leadership under the number 1118921c. Who is the Master Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) at Euro-FH suitable for?
The Master’s degree programme Strategy & Leadership is aimed at professionals who want to take on management, leadership or strategic tasks, or who wish to qualify for higher leadership positions. The target group particularly includes managers with initial relevant professional experience, emerging leaders preparing for the next career step, as well as managing directors without a background in economics, who want to acquire business management knowledge at an academic level. The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines, provided that practical leadership experience in the context of companies or organisations is demonstrated.
What formal admission requirements are there?
You can be admitted to the Master Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) if you meet the following requirements:
- Completed first degree (e.g. Bachelor, Diploma or Magister) with at least 180 ECTS credits
- At least one year of relevant, qualified professional experience after completion of the first degree – the subject of the first degree is not relevant
- English language skills are required (e.g. through studies, professional activity or language certificate; an official proof is generally not required, but you should be able to understand and use professional study content, literature and communication in English)
There is no numerus clausus (NC). Access is also possible for lateral entrants from non-business studies, provided they have professional experience in management, strategy or leadership areas.
You should bring an interest in strategic issues and management processes as well as be willing to link scientific methods with practical solutions. Analytical thinking skills, initiative, communication strength and the ability to take responsibility are important. Initial practical experience in leadership, team management or in an entrepreneurial context will make it easier for you to get started. Time management and self-organisation are key competencies since the distance learning course requires a high degree of independence.
What specific content does the distance learning programme Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) convey?
In the Master’s programme Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) at Euro-FH, you will specifically expand your action competencies in the key areas of modern corporate management. The curriculum places a special focus on strategic management, leadership and responsible management. The following subject areas are at the centre:
- Strategy: Development, evaluation and implementation of corporate strategies in dynamic markets, analysis of global value chains and business models
- Leadership & Performance Management: Modern leadership styles, change management, team motivation, performance measurement and management of organisational goals
- Responsible Management: Sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethical decision-making processes in companies
- HR Strategy: Strategic human resource management, talent acquisition, organisational development and employer branding
- Brand Management: Building and managing brands, brand communication, positioning and crisis management
- Digital Entrepreneurship: Digital transformation, business model development in the digital context, entrepreneurship in new markets
Research-oriented methods and the linking of theory and practice run as a common thread throughout the entire programme. You will learn how to transfer scientific analyses to practice-relevant management questions and independently develop new solutions. The study materials are prepared in a multimedia format and include study booklets, digital learning units, videos, educational films, podcasts as well as interactive tasks.
In addition to self-organised learning, you can use the AI learning companion KILEA to ask targeted questions around the clock and check your learning progress.
How does the distance learning programme Strategy & Leadership at Euro-FH work?
The Master’s programme is offered completely online and in a flexible distance learning format. You can complete your studies part-time alongside your career in 12 or 16 months. An individual start date is possible at any time, so you can plan flexibly according to your own life circumstances. There are no fixed semester periods.
- Self-study: Working on modern prepared study materials (available digitally, printed, or as audio)
- Online campus: Central platform for organisation, exchange with tutors and managing your study progress
- Examinations: Bookable flexibly every month – optionally online or at one of the nationwide examination centres
- Online seminars: Two compulsory online seminars (a total of 32 hours) to promote methodological skills and exchange with lecturers and fellow students
- Use of digital learning formats: Use of the AI learning companion KILEA, webinars, online tutorials and digital self-tests
- Individual support: Personal study support and feedback on submitted assignments, complemented by subject tutorials
- Free study period extension: Up to 6 or 8 months to complete your studies without time pressure
The modular study concept enables you to set individual priorities and to deepen already acquired competencies specifically or to save time and costs by recognising prior achievements.
What qualifications does the Master’s degree Strategy & Leadership provide on the job market?
With the Master of Arts Strategy & Leadership, you are prepared for broad management and leadership tasks in companies and organisations. The programme qualifies you specifically for positions with strategic responsibility and enables advancement to top management or a transition into new professional fields and sectors. Typical areas of application are:
- Executive board, management or division leadership: Development and implementation of corporate strategies in national and international contexts
- Management of core and central functions: Leadership responsibility in central business areas, e.g. human resources, strategy or innovation management
- Consulting (senior level): Strategy consulting, organisational development and transformation support for companies or non-profit organisations
- Leadership and management in digital business fields: Innovation management, digital business model development, entrepreneurship
Graduates are prepared to take on team responsibility, make entrepreneurial decisions and competently manage change processes in complex, global markets.
How is the place of study organised for the distance learning programme Strategy & Leadership?
The entire programme takes place independently of location as a purely online course. All teaching materials, exercises, seminars and examinations are digitally accessible. The central online campus enables you to organise, communicate and exchange at any place with Internet access. You can take examinations either online from home or at one of the nationwide examination locations.
Compact seminars are a compulsory part of the curriculum and are usually also held as online seminars, so that no travel or accommodation costs arise. The programme is therefore particularly suitable for working professionals and those with high flexibility requirements.
What are the total costs for Strategy & Leadership and how can you finance the distance learning programme?
The total costs for the Master’s distance learning programme Strategy & Leadership (M.A.) at Euro-FH amount to €8,800 for the standard period of study of 16 months (€550 per month). If you choose the 12-month short variant, the monthly rate changes accordingly.
- Flexible financing: Payment of tuition fees in monthly instalments
- Recognition of prior achievements: Recognised achievements from previous studies or further training can reduce time and costs
- Free study time extension: Up to 6 or 8 months at no extra cost
- Funding options: The programme is eligible for various funding models, e.g. tax deductibility as income-related expenses, gifted student funding, further education scholarships or, where applicable, educational leave depending on the federal state
- Attractive promotions: There are regularly discount promotions such as a reduction of up to €999 on tuition fees
Euro-FH offers advice on individual payment plans and provides information on further funding and financing options (e.g. educational loans, support from employers).
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