Business Development
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Das Fernstudium Master Business Development (M.A.) qualifiziert Sie für die Unternehmens-, Geschäftsfeld- und Strategieentwicklung mit einer ganzheitlichen Perspektive auf Unternehmensprozesse. Sie lernen, Geschäftsfeld- und Unternehmensentwicklungen strategisch zu analysieren, zu strukturieren und in der Praxis umzusetzen.
Der Studiengang verbindet analytische Methoden, anwendungsorientierte Vorgehensweisen und Praxisbezug, sodass Sie Business-Development-Aktivitäten systematisch planen, bewerten und in Projekten umsetzen können. Zusätzlich können Sie sich in Wahlbereichen wie Digitales Marketing, Financial Business Development, Business Process Management sowie Leadership und Performance Management spezialisieren.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Strategic Management of Business Areas (Strategisches Management von Geschäftsfeldern)
- Business Plan and Product Launch (Business Plan und Product Launch)
- Business Data Analysis (Business Data Analysis)
- Consulting (Consulting)
- Digital Transformation (Digitale Transformation)
- Elective specialisation (one choice from Digitales Marketing, Financial Business Development, Business Process Management, Leadership und Performance Management)
- Business Development Management (Business Development Management)
- Digitales Marketing or Financial Business Development or Business Process Management or Leadership und Performance Management (specialisation module focus)
- KI as Gamechanger (KI als Gamechanger)
- Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking (Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking)
- Change Management (Change Management)
- Master Thesis (Hochschulabschluss / Master-Thesis)
- Applied business development strategy work aligned to the chosen specialisation area
Curriculum
90 ECTS Master of Arts in Business Development with a modular structure including compulsory core modules, a specialist elective block, and a Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules and elective option | Strategisches Management von Geschäftsfeldern | 6 | 32 |
| Business Plan und Product Launch | 6 | |||
| Business Development Management | 8 | |||
| Digitale Transformation | 6 | |||
| Konzeption und Durchführung von Unternehmens- und Geschäftsentwicklungsprojekten (Praxisanteile) | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules plus elective depth | Consulting | 8 | 44 |
| Business Data Analysis | 6 | |||
| KI als Gamechanger | 6 | |||
| Spezialisierung: Kernkompetenzen des unternehmerischen Erfolgs (Wahl 1 aus 4) | 18 | |||
| Digitale Transformation (Vertiefung/Anwendung im Rahmen des Studienverlaufs) | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory personal skills and leadership module block | Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking | 6 | 32 |
| Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | |||
| Change Management | 8 | |||
| Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstechniken | 6 | |||
| Persönliche Kompetenzen und Skills (Projekt-/Transferanteile) | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Core modules, elective specialisation, skills block, and Master Thesis | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- If you want to move into roles like Business Development Manager/in, this master builds the strategy and execution skills you need for business-area and company development projects.
- You gain job-ready competence in market and competitor analysis plus structured planning through Business Data Analysis and Business Plan and Product Launch.
- You can strengthen your consulting and transformation capability for modern business environments through the Consulting and Digital Transformation modules.
- By choosing a specialisation track (Digitales Marketing, Financial Business Development, Business Process Management, or Leadership und Performance Management), you align your degree with the career direction you want to pursue in Germany.
- The program is designed for practical application, including business-plan development with feedback, helping you graduate with experience that is relevant to employers.
- The Master of Arts qualification and your specialisation create a clear pathway toward higher-responsibility roles in strategy, transformation, and leadership within business development teams.
Employability rate
For Business Development and related business-management study paths in Germany, graduates typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting consistent hiring for strategy, consulting, and business-improvement roles.
Overall, these figures indicate a stable outlook for finding positions in companies that actively recruit for business development and transformation needs.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a completed first degree from a state-recognised or state-recognised higher-education institution outside Germany, with the required credit volume as defined by Euro-FH for admission to the master (for this programme, the admission check uses the first degree credit requirement stated in the programme-specific application checklist). |
| Master admission via foreign qualifications | If your first degree credits are below the programme’s required amount, Euro-FH may offer a bridge course or allow recognition of missing credits based on comparable knowledge and skills from outside higher-education, assessed through evidence and the admissions decision process. |
| Relevant professional experience | International applicants must also show qualified work experience after their first degree. The programme-specific checklist and Euro-FH admission rules state that applicants need qualified professional practice (with the required minimum period described for the admission pathway relevant to their credits). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Euro-FH admission rules for this master are based on holding a suitable first degree (as required by the programme’s admission pathway) plus qualified work experience and English B2; the checklist for Business Development (M.A.) specifies the first-degree credit requirement and acceptance process. |
Language requirements
International applicants need English knowledge at least at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If you do not meet this through your prior education, you must provide proof of your English skills (see language proof options below).
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 426 / per month | The program page states: Ab 426 €/Monat studieren. |
Proof of financial resources
To obtain and maintain a residence status for study in Germany, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover living costs and study costs. Prepare your financial proof early and ensure the amounts and format match the official requirements for international students in your visa/residence application process.
- Proof that you can cover your costs of living in Germany for the planned period of study (amount and format must follow the official German immigration/visa guidance).
- If the university requires it for enrolment, submit additional proof related to study costs and administrative payments as stated by Euro-FH.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your admission evidence
Check that your first degree meets the programme’s required credit volume for admission to Business Development (M.A.) and that you can provide evidence of qualified professional experience after your first degree. Collect your documents in the formats Euro-FH requests (including certified copies where required). Also ensure you have proof of English proficiency at B2 level as stated for admissions.
Submit your application with the required documents
Complete your application through Euro-FH’s official admission process for master studies and submit the application package including the programme-specific checklist documents. Make sure your degree certificate and transcript/marks are included, along with evidence supporting your work experience and your English B2 proof. Use the programme-specific requirements in the Business Development (M.A.) checklist to avoid missing items.
Upload/submit additional administrative items for enrolment
Provide the required administrative items stated by Euro-FH for enrolment (such as the digital photo and other enrolment-related submissions if requested). If you need recognition for previously earned study performance, submit the relevant recognition application and supporting documents within the process described by Euro-FH. Admissions decisions are made based on the complete application documents and any required additional assessment steps.