Controlling and Corporate Governance, Master of Arts

Part-time program @ Fresenius University of Applied Sciences 

👉 This part-time master's programme combines generalist and current economic topics with specialist content from the areas of controlling and business management. The course enables students to develop a general innovation and transfer competence as well as to solve individual and complex problems in their professional environment.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany)
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany's largest private universities with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden. It offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of chemistry & biology, business & media, health & social affairs and design, as well as training and continuing education. Studies are possible on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis.
🎓 Field of Study EconomicsFinance
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 5 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Operative control instruments, corporate management, research and scientific methodology, digitisation of the working world, self-reflection and profile building, External accounting I - Single financial statements according to national and international regulations, Strategic management, Organizational management, Leadership and leadership personality, Digital entrepreneurship, External accounting II - Consolidated financial statements, Strategic control instruments, Corporate governance, Shaping and experiencing the economy, Behaviour-oriented decision-making, Project management, Leadership and motivation recognition, Communication and structure in organizations, Economy: Current trends and applications, Master's thesis
📍 Location Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Wiesbaden or Online Campus
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 395 € monthly
from 11850 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.hs-fresenius.de
  • no numerus clausus, no admission restrictions
  • 4 possible study locations from Hamburg to Munich, you can change the study location as you wish during the course of your studies
  • Lectures on 2 Saturdays per month and a maximum of 3 Fridays per semester

Admission Requirements

With your M.A. in Controlling and Corporate Governance, you can work, for example, in central or decentralised control, as an assistant to management, or in accounting.

Prerequisite for admission to this degree programme is a successfully completed Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS points or a comparable academic qualification, such as a diploma.

Following your first degree, you must have been professionally employed for at least 1 year. The professional activity should be related to the Master's programme in Controlling and Corporate Governance.

In addition, we can also admit you if you do not have a Bachelor's or diploma degree. Provided that you have completed vocational training and have been professionally employed for at least 4 years after completing the training. The professional activity should be related to the Master's programme in Controlling and Corporate Governance. Additionally, you must provide evidence of relevant professional development and complete an aptitude test at Fresenius University.

Study contents and specializations

This part-time master's programme combines generalist and current economic topics with specialized content from the areas of controlling and business management. The programme enables students to develop a general innovation and transfer competency as well as to solve individual and complex problems in their professional environment.

The study plan includes the following modules:

  • 1st semester: Operative controlling instruments, business management, research and scientific methodology, digitization of the working world, self-reflection and profile building
  • 2nd semester: External financial accounting I – individual financial statements according to national and international regulations, strategic management, organizational management, leadership and personal leadership, digital entrepreneurship
  • 3rd semester: External financial accounting II – group financial statements, strategic controlling instruments, corporate governance, shaping and experiencing the economy, behavior-oriented decision making
  • 4th semester: Project management, leadership and motivation recognition, communication and structure in organizations, economics: current trends and applications
  • 5th semester: Master's thesis

Study concept and structure

The part-time study programme at Fresenius University is a so-called hybrid study programme that combines classroom teaching with online study in an optimal way. This allows you to complete a completely flexible study programme that integrates seamlessly into your daily life, your professional life, and your family life.

The lectures generally take place on 1-3 evenings per week, usually from 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm. Additional lectures are held on 2-3 Saturdays per month, each from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Conveniently, you do not have to attend lectures for every module. Many lectures can also be completed online or from home. With your enrollment, you will have access to our study platform studynet. In addition, you will learn with elaborately designed study scripts, the studymags.

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