Strategy, holism, focus on the future
Part-time study program of General Management (M.Sc.)
Transformative business administration for holistic minds
The consecutive master's degree for business economists
Graduates of the General Management program at NORDAKADMIE have excellent skills for senior management or for founding their own company. They think strategically, long-term and holistically - and thanks to transformative business administration they have in-depth expertise in innovation, digitalization and sustainability. This turns them into top partners for companies worldwide.
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Facts
Start of study
Usually on April 1 and October 1 of the respective year
Duration of study
24 months part-time in 3 study sections
Set-up
Blended Learning:
- 12 modules/on-site phases of 2.5 days each in small groups in Hamburg
- Self-study via online learning platform and literature before each class
- Language of instruction: German
- Supervision provided by the Study Office Hamburg and lecturers with practical experience, in person and online
Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree with doctorate entitlement and admission to higher civil service
Tuition fee
Please refer to the current fee schedule. The fees already include all study materials and examination fees.
Start of study
Usually on April 1 and October 1 of the respective year
Duration of study
24 months part-time in 3 study sections
Set-up
Blended Learning:
- 12 modules/on-site phases of 2.5 days each in small groups in Hamburg
- Self-study via online learning platform and literature before each class
- Language of instruction: German
- Supervision provided by the Study Office Hamburg and lecturers with practical experience, in person and online
Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree with doctorate entitlement and admission to higher civil service
Tuition fee
Please refer to the current fee schedule. The fees already include all study materials and examination fees.
Up to
700
free bachelor and master places per year
More than
200
master's graduates annually
Over
7.500
alumni
Up to
700
free bachelor and master places per year
More than
200
master's graduates annually
Over
7.500
alumni
General Management (M.Sc.)
Study information
The master's program in General Management teaches current business and digital content and, as a consecutive program, is aimed at bachelor's degree graduates in business administration. The content is set in the context of the new megatrends, as these are creating a completely new reality in business, government and civil society. As a result, students will be able to understand the complexity required in their strategic and operational decisions. In this context, the challenges affect all areas of business, which is why the three central themes of innovation (e.g. Circular Economy business models, Social Innovation or Product Innovation), digitalization (Big Data, Digital Business Models or Leading in the Digital Age, among others) and sustainability (e.g. Ethics, Sustainability and CSR or Green Finance and Controlling) are given priority and are incorporated into every module. The program thus prepares students for qualitatively demanding management activities that require scientifically sound knowledge and methods.
Our lecturers have decades of practical experience. They will teach you in the following business management areas
- Marketing & E-Commerce
- Sustainable corporate management
- Financial management
- Corporate Governance
Specialize individually within the framework of the extensive range of electives. This includes subjects such as
- Sustainability Management
- Strategy & Leadership
- Change Management
- Personal development
- Coaching
- Self-leadership
The program also includes forward-looking content such as
- Digital innovation strategies
- Digital Business Development
- Sustainability
You will also acquire the latest expertise in three key areas of transformative business studies:
Innovation
- Innovation management and competence
- Instruments of innovation
- Product innovation
- Social innovation
- Sustainable Business Modell Innovation
- Circular Economy Business Models
- Technologies of digitalization
- Trends in digitization
- Opportunities & Risks
- Big Data
- AI and Robots
- Digital business models
- Leadership in the digital age
- The world of today and tomorrow - status quo and trends
- Selected approaches and results of environmental research
- Ethics, sustainability and CSR
- Values-based leadership in business
- The Global Regulatory Sustainability Framework
- Green Finance and Controlling
Another benefit: You can take part in an international study trip to India, South Africa or China.
It takes 5 months to complete the master's thesis.
Your Master's degree program is blended learning with classroom sessions and self-study phases. The NORDAKADEMIE provides you with all learning materials online and offline and also supervises you personally.
Four to six weeks before your first lecture, you will receive access to the first study materials. At the beginning of your studies, you will also receive your student ID card.
Consistent study groups enable you to have an intensive exchange and excellent cooperation. In the Master's project, you will also work together in interdisciplinary teams. All modules follow one another in time with subsequent examinations. This means that you only have to prepare for one exam at a time.
If, due to your personal or professional situation, it is not possible for you to complete your studies in the standard period of study, you can extend your study period by eight months free of charge.
Our recommendation: When comparing the tuition fees of private universities, you should always look out for "hidden" costs, e.g. for enrollment, exams or study time extensions. If providers do not disclose these fees or only inform you about them after you have been entered in a list of prospective students, you will often be charged above-average fees.
A Master's degree in General Management at NORDAKADEMIE is your springboard to a career in senior management. You would like to start your own business? The part-time degree program is also well suited for this.
The consecutive Business Administration program provides you with comprehensive knowledge for optimizing the long-term success of companies and creates a strong basis for sound, sustainable decisions. This makes you a highly demanded candidate for responsible positions worldwide - and a trustworthy business partner.
Your future starts now:
Your future starts now:
General info
Application for your part-time Master's program at NORDAKADEMIE:
- Online application
- Potential test: knowledge test, personality test, English test
- Selection interview
- Conclusion of contract
We attach great value to good advice and support and are happy for you to ask us any questions you may have. We also take a lot of time for you during the selection process. Our multi-stage selection process has proven its worth over the years and contributes significantly to the well above-average success rates in our degree programs.
We would be happy to talk to you personally on site, by phone or by e-mail.
Please note, that for studying at NORDAKADEMIE, a C1 level in German is required. The application process and further enrollment will therefore be in German.
Admission requirements
A total of 300 credits are required for the master's degree, including doctoral eligibility. Since the master's program comprises only 90 credits, applicants with fewer than 210 credits from their first degree must make up the missing credits before graduating with a master's degree. In this case, admission is granted on the condition that the missing credits are made up before graduation from the master's program.
Also a C1 level in German is required to study at NORDAKADEMIE.
Missing credit points
Since the Master's programs at NORDAKADEMIE comprise a total of 90 credits, if you have a Bachelor's degree with 180 credits, you still have to make up 30 credits by the time you graduate. You can do so before, during or after the standard period of study in the Master.
You can acquire missing credit points at the NORDAKADEMIE through
- up to two term papers with 10 credit points each
- successful completion of continuing education modules of 5 credit points each
- successful completion of a certificate course for 30 credits each
In addition, the following continuing education modules are available to acquire missing credit points:
- Conflict Management in Organisations (WBMG29)
- Entscheiden (WBMG36)
- Internationale Finanzmärkte (WBMG21)
- Kundenbeziehungsmanagement (WBMV25) – nach erfolgreichem Absolvieren des Moduls Marketing und Sales im Hauptstudiengang
- Öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht (WBMG38)
- Wirtschaftsenglisch (WBMG22)
Please note, that for studying at NORDAKADEMIE, a C1 level in German is required, as the language of instruction is German.
Term papers
You propose the topics for the assignments yourself and agree them with the examiner by submitting an exposé. Topics for which you already have prior knowledge, e.g. from professional practice or from continuing education modules, are suitable. You can begin with a term paper even before the start of the actual Master's program.
Important: Prerequisite is admission to the Master's program and payment of the first tuition fee. After receipt of payment, you will receive your access data and can register the term paper via the internal campus information system. For information on additional fees, please refer to the current fee schedule. It is due upon confirmation of the topic.
Further education modules
After admission to the Master's program or after payment of the first tuition fee, you can also take continuing education modules. You can complete these - as well as the term papers - before starting the actual Master's program. Costs can be found in the current fee schedule. We will confirm successful participation with a certificate.
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Curriculum
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Please note, that for studying at NORDAKADEMIE, a C1 level in German is required. The language of instruction at NORDAKADEMIE is German.
International Weeks
Gain intercultural experience and exchange ideas internationally - you can travel to India, the USA, Europe or China during the optional International Weeks.
Regulations and statutes
Find here an overview of all examination regulations and statutes of NORDAKADEMIE:
Please note that you will be redirected to our German website, as a C1 level in German is required to study at NORDAKADEMIE.
Jobs for Master
The recruitment exchange
You want to do your Master's degree but don't have the right job yet? Jobs for Master takes you further: We connect you with companies that are looking for suitable candidates for open positions or want to attract high potentials. Our renowned partners, some of whom operate worldwide, are constantly posting new attractive offers with us. Best prospects for you!
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