What should you bring to the program?

You’re interested in economic developments and want to play an active role in shaping the growth of companies. The Master’s program in Business Development & Management is designed for individuals who want to identify new business opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and take on leadership roles in interdisciplinary teams. The following are particularly helpful:

• An interest in economic and strategic issues
• A passion for developing new ideas and business models
• Analytical thinking and the ability to grasp complex relationships
• Teamwork skills and a willingness to take on responsibility
• Strong language and communication skills
• Responsible and socially conscious behavior
• Interest in international and intercultural challenges

For admission, you must have completed a relevant bachelor’s or diploma program—or an equivalent program—at a recognized domestic or foreign postsecondary educational institution.

Here's what you'll learn during your studies

During your studies, you’ll deepen your expertise in key business functions and learn to independently tackle complex tasks in business development and other specialized areas. In particular, you’ll analyze trends in sustainability and digitalization to identify opportunities for qualitative and quantitative business growth and use these insights to develop growth and development strategies.

You will develop new business models, identify target audiences and business segments, and support the development and market launch of new products and services. In addition, you’ll help create the internal conditions for growth, strengthen your social, communication, and language skills, and learn to lead interdisciplinary project teams and develop solutions for cross-functional challenges.

What opportunities will you have after you graduate?

With a master’s degree in Business Development & Management, you can support companies in their strategic development and take on responsibility for growth, innovation, and change processes. Your skills are in high demand at companies across various industries as well as at consulting firms.

This degree qualifies you for positions of responsibility in specialized roles, project management, and leadership within companies across various industries as well as in consulting firms.

Here's how the program is organized

The master’s program is designed to be compatible with a full-time job. Online classes take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 4:50 p.m. On Fridays, classes begin at 1:30 p.m. and are held online twice a month and in person on campus twice a month. In addition, an on-campus week is scheduled at the beginning of each semester. There are no classes on weekends.

General Information About the Program

For more information on admission requirements, the training contract, nostrification and recognition, the admissions process, examination regulations and grading, ECTS credits, and the academic calendar, please refer to the General Study Information.