Master's degree
International Business Administration - Sustainable Management
Specialisation: People, Organisation & Transformation
As a graduate of the Master's degree in International Business Administration - Sustainable Management with a specialisation in People, Organisation & Transformation, you will be fully prepared to support transformations in companies and develop innovative solutions for HR management and change management. You will have practical knowledge and the methodological skills that are of central importance in a globalised and digitalised world.
Facts
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Degree: Master of Arts in Business (BA) |
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Format: Part-time |
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Duration: 4 semesters | 180 ECTS |
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Language: German (B2) | English (B2) |
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Study abroad: Compulsory |
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Costs: Currently no tuition fee |
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Programme start: 1st September |
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Application start: 15th November |
The 120 ECTS credits are distributed as follows over the four semesters, including compulsory modules and the master's thesis.
Contextual Studies: Selection of 1 or 2 modules totaling 6 ETCS.
General information on contextual studies and how you can choose the subjects in contextual studies can be found here.
ECTS: Credit points based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Consistent with international standards, 30 ECTS points can be earned each semester.
Course content in detail
The programme alternates between attendance at the FHV, e-learning units, self-organised learning, as well as group and project work. As only a few modules require compulsory attendance, the programme offers a high degree of flexibility. It is generally possible to work full-time, but we recommend reducing your professional activity to 80%.
Courses and examination dates:
- Fridays from 2:00 to 10:00 pm
- Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Occasionally on Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, online (in the 1st semester)
- Contextual studies: Thursday evenings or in two block weeks per semester
- Admission to the final oral examination:
- all courses in the curriculum must have been successfully completed (examination regulations and grading scale) and
- the Master's thesis must have been graded positively.
- Degree awarded: Master of Arts in Business, MA
- Level of the degree according to the national and European qualifications framework: Master's (2nd cycle)
- Field of study according to ISCED-F code: 0413 - Management and Administration
Testimonials and practical examples from their studies
Your career opportunities
After completing the Master's degree in People, Organisation & Transformation at the FHV, you will be highly qualified and optimally prepared for the key areas of responsibility of a modern Chief People Officer (CPO). You will find employment in the areas of personnel and organisational development in companies of all sizes, but also in associations, non-profit organisations and in the consulting industry.
Benefit from a variety of attractive areas of responsibility and decide yourself which path you want to take. A wide range of tasks in the areas of HR management, talent management and organisational development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate management, project management, consulting, research and much more await you.
The programme also opens pathways to pursue a doctorate or PhD programme at an accredited university.
Admission, access and recognition
The business-related Master’s programmes at FHV require the following qualifications or competencies:
- Completion of a relevant FHV Bachelor’s degree programme (International Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science – Digital Innovation), or
- Completion of a fully equivalent degree or of a degree at NQR Level 6 (Bachelor’s)
Minimum ECTS From the subject area 30 Business Administration (fundamentals, corporate management, accounting/finance, operations, etc.)
If equivalence according to the table above is fundamentally given and only certain elements are missing for full equivalence, the programme director is authorised to determine equivalence with the condition of supplementary examinations, which must be completed before the start of the Master’s programme.
For admission, proof of language proficiency at level B2 in both German and English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
The application deadlines at the FHV are divided as follows:
Application deadline I - 15th November - 1st March
By applying by March 1st, you will benefit from a faster confirmation of your study place
Application deadline II - until 31st May
You can apply for all degree programmes until 31st May.
Application deadline III - until 15st August
Some degree programmes still have a few places available until 15st August.
Note: The ultimate application deadline for all applications sent from third countries (non EU or non-EEA, with the exception of Switzerland) is 1st March.
Two steps to your dream degree at the FHV:
Step 1:
Preliminary examination of your documents, your previous studies and your professional experience.
Step 2:
In a personal admission interview, we will learn more about you, your goals, and your motivation for the study programme.
The best 20 applications will be offered a study place.
Proven academic achievements that have been completed in master's degree programmes at colleges and universities can be recognized on an individual basis for individual courses or modules. The decision on recognition lies with the pogramme director.
Why FHV?
Practice-oriented
Combining theory and practice from day one
Personal
Small study groups and individual support
Interdisciplinary
Developing solutions together across disciplines
International
100+ partner universities and membership of RUN-EU ▷ More
Future Skills
Combining subject knowledge with essential future skills ▷ More
Do you still have questions about the study programme?
We are happy to answer your questions in both German and English. For a personal consultation, you can contact us directly:
| Friday | 09:00 - 11:30 | 12:30 - 14:00 |
or by individual appointment.
