Controlling & Data Analytics
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Fernstudiengang Master Controlling & Management (M.Sc.) richtet sich an internationale Studierende, die ihr Wissen im Bereich Controlling, Management und datengetriebener Entscheidungsprozesse gezielt weiter ausbauen möchten. Du lernst, wie Business-Partner/innen finanzielle Strategien ausarbeiten, analysieren und in Unternehmen weiterentwickeln sowie Prozesse aktiv gestalten und optimieren.
Der Studiengang wird als flexibles Fernstudium angeboten und ist in den Grundlagen auf Controlling sowie in den Bereichen Datenanalyse und Digitalisierung ausgerichtet. Laut Studiengangsübersicht gibt es einen Abschluss als Master of Science (M.Sc.) mit 90 Credits und einen Studienstart jederzeit, bei gleichzeitigem Hinweis auf kein NC.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Learn how to influence decision-making as a Business partner using analysed and prepared information.
- Build specialist knowledge in areas including international accounting and performance-oriented management decisions.
- Develop IT and data skills used in controlling and management contexts, including work with SAP®.
- Gain structured competences in process management and project management for controlling and leadership tasks.
- Specialise within the master in two out of eight specialisation areas such as International accounting and Business Data Analysis.
- Advance into applied analytics through specialisation options like Advanced Analytics (tied to the Business Data Analysis specialisation).
- Deepen expertise in modern controlling topics such as E-business concepts and tools, Risk Management, and Sustainability assessment and controlling.
- Strengthen capability in strategic and operational decision contexts through themes like Sanierung & Restrukturierung and Innovationsmanagement & Design Thinking.
- Complete your master’s final thesis supported by the program’s thesis supervision approach described by the university.
- Apply your controlling and data analytics knowledge to a research or practice-oriented topic relevant to management decisions.
- Consolidate your specialised competences from your chosen specialisation areas.
- Finish the program with the final academic evaluation as part of the Master of Science completion.
Curriculum
90 CP Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Controlling & Management (distance learning). Credit allocation is taken from the official Euro-FH module and credits overview PDF.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core and skills modules | Digital Transformation Assessment | 6 | 36 |
| Enterprise Resource Planning / SAP | 6 | |||
| Unternehmensbewertung | 6 | |||
| Business Process Management | 6 | |||
| Financial Decision Making | 6 | |||
| Strategische Unternehmensplanung und | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core and skills modules plus specialisation electives | Financial Modeling | 6 | 44 |
| Financial Business Development | 6 | |||
| Leadership und Performance Management | 6 | |||
| Moderieren und Präsentieren – in Präsenz und online | 6 | |||
| Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | |||
| Spezialisierung im Controlling & Management (Wahl 2 aus 8): Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking | 6 | |||
| Spezialisierung im Controlling & Management (Wahl 2 aus 8): Advanced Analytics | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Remaining specialisation and Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | All modules and Master Thesis according to the official module and credits overview | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build controller-ready expertise to move into roles such as Head of Controlling and Team Leader Controlling, supported by a curriculum focused on management decision processes.
- You gain job-relevant analytics and reporting capabilities for positions like Teamlead Management Reporting & Master Data Management and Finance Operations Manager roles.
- You strengthen the exact management-support skills businesses need for business partnering, helping you qualify for Businesspartner/in positions.
- Your specialised study choices (for example Business Data Analysis and Advanced Analytics) help you target analytics-oriented controlling and finance performance careers.
- You develop skills that are relevant for SAP®-supported finance and controlling work, supporting career paths such as SAP-Anwendungsexpert/in Finance.
- The program is designed to prepare you for leadership progression into specialist and managerial roles in controlling, finance, and enterprise performance.
Employability rate
Graduates of controlling and management-related master programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting consistent demand for finance, controlling, and performance management skills.
Together, this indicates a fairly stable career outlook where your ability to combine management decision-making with data and controlling knowledge is valued by employers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need an admitted first degree with at least 180 credits (from the first study) and qualified work experience of at least one year after the first degree. If the required work experience is not fully met, the programme management decides based on the full application documents and a motivation letter. |
| Higher secondary / A-Level | The Master admission rules on Euro-FH describe entry through completed first academic study (and work experience), not direct entry from school-leaving qualifications. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Euro-FH Master programme, international applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Euro-FH states that a self-test is available to help you estimate your English level.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per month | The official program page states you can study from EUR 426 per month; the page does not publish a fixed total tuition amount in the visible section. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a German residence permit typically need to show they can cover living costs. The exact proof method and minimum amounts depend on the German immigration requirements applicable to your case.
- If required for your visa/residence permit, proof of financial resources as specified by German immigration/residence permit guidance
- Any additional evidence of funds or income requested in your individual case by the responsible German authority
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
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 qualification and English level
Check that your first academic degree has the required credit volume (180 credits) and that you have the stated qualified work experience after your degree. Confirm you meet the required English level (CEFR B2) for the Master admission. If your work experience is not fully met, prepare a motivation letter for the programme management review.
Complete the Master application and submit required documents
Submit your application within the published intake and upload the documents requested for enrolment. Ensure your academic degree documents (completion certificate and transcripts/records) are included. Provide the required English proof evidence for CEFR B2.
Follow the admission and enrolment steps
After submission, the programme management reviews your application documents and decides on admission. If applicable, your motivation letter supports the decision when work experience is not fully met. If your documents are incomplete, respond to requests from the admissions team to finalise the process.