SME Management

The SME Management Master programme qualifies for management and executive functions in small businesses, as well as for the successful implementation of own business ideas. Special emphasis is placed on innovation management and guaranteed lasting success.

At high level, we provide the latest practical management methods and cross-cutting skills which you can extend in the wake of many regional and international collaborations, case studies and practice-oriented projects. The curriculum stands out thanks to a vast set of options available for students.

The essential programme language is German. A few modules, lectures or parts of lectures may be given in English.

Job experience is helpful but not compelling, on account of the consecutive arrangement of the Master programme. It is a 3-semester full-time programme. In the third semester, students write their theses solving practical problems of company leadership by applying scientific methods.

Course Overview

Final DegreeMaster of Arts
Semesters3
Application periodWinter term: Mitte April - 11. Oktober
Accreditation

Ja

Accreditation certificate
Postgradual Study (Master)No
Part-Time ProgrammNo
Consecutive Degree ProgrammeNo
Vacant University Places (chosen by the lot)No
Pre-study Internship RequiredNo
Administration FeesThe semester fee of 154 € comprises the administration fee of 80 €, student contribution of 62 € and a contribution for the student representative organizations of 12 €.
Selection Process

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Progress of the programme

Degree after master thesis: Master of Arts (M. A.)

Requirements:

    A Bachelor or comparable/higher degree in a related programme, such as Business Informatics or Economics

    Above-average degree (grade 2.5 or better)

    University degree with 210 ECTS or higher, or at least 180 ECTS (with 30 ECTS having to be acquired during the Master studies)

    Very good German language skills


1st semester:

  1. Innovation and cooperation management
  2. Scientific methodology
  3. Leadership skills
  4. SME management and practical transfer (part 1/duration: 2 semesters)
  5. Business foundation (part 1/duration: 2 semesters)
  6. Compulsory elective modules: Students of the 1st and 2nd semesters may chose two out of seven modules:
      • Alternative forms of financing
      • Information and media management
      • Lasting success
      • Portfolio management
      • Relationship marketing
      • Strategic management
      • Supply chain management

    7. Compulsory elective modules: Students select 4 modules from the programme or from the full Master portfolio of the University of Applied Sciences


2nd semester:

    1. SME management and practical transfer (part 2)
    2. Business foundation (part 2)
    3. The small business and law
    4. Compulsory elective modules: Students of the 1st and 2nd semesters may chose two out of seven modules:
      • Alternative forms of financing
      • Information and media management
      • Lasting success
      • Portfolio management
      • Relationship marketing
      • Strategic management
      • Supply chain management

            5. Compulsory elective modules: Students select 4 modules from the programme or from the full Master portfolio of the University of Applied Sciences


3rd semester:

    1. Master thesis
    2. Master thesis colloquium