MA Leadership at FernUniversität in Hagen

Continuing-education Master that combines theoretical and experience-based leadership knowledge, covering leadership ethics, women in leadership positions, cultural influences, health-oriented leadership and leadership in digitalised work processes. Degree: M.A. (Hagener Masterstudium Management).

Faculty: Hagener Institut für Managementstudien (HIMS), continuing education at Faculty für Wirtschaftswissenschaft  |  Duration: 3, 4 or 5 semesters (60, 90 or 120 ECTS), part-time alongside work, depending on prior qualifications  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning (weiterbildend, blended learning); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Core curriculum from six management subject areas (strategic and international management; organisation and leadership; networked entrepreneurial thinking and business simulation; marketing and market-oriented management; information and knowledge management; corporate steering and controlling), organised as blended learning with study texts, online seminars, assignments, exams and a Master's thesis. Track-specific modules: leadership and ethics, leadership and women, leadership and the new world of work.

Career pathways

Leadership and management positions such as department head, managing director, branch manager, project manager, team leader, consultant or board member.

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