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Controlling & Management

Controlling & Management

Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany

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Quick Overview

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Duration
2 Years
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Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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Campus
Hamburg
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Total credits
90 Credits
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Intake
October - Winter intake
Admission restriction
Non-Restricted
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Teaching language
English (German modules optional)

📘 Program Overview

Fernstudium Master Controlling & Management (M.Sc.) is a flexible, digital distance-learning master at Euro-FH, designed to prepare you for controlling, financial strategy, and management reporting tasks in companies and organizations.

The program awards an M.Sc. degree with 90 credits and can be started at any time, with no NC (no numerus clausus) admission restriction stated on the official program page.

🎯 Course & Curriculum

Course structure

Studien- und Grundlagenphase
  • Aufbau von Kenntnissen für Controller-Tätigkeiten und Management-Entscheidungen über finanzielle Strategien
  • Training, finanzielle Entscheidungen vorzubereiten und zu treffen sowie Prozesse im Unternehmen zu optimieren
  • Anwendung der Inhalte aus dem Controlling- und Management-Kontext in studienbegleitenden Lernphasen
  • Prüfungsleistungen im Fernstudium mit flexibel planbaren Prüfungsterminen
Vertiefungsphase
  • Vertiefung von Controlling- und Management-Wissen, um Unternehmen finanziell weiterzuentwickeln
  • Spezialisierung innerhalb des Master-Studiums auf zwei Themengebiete
  • Praxisnahe Bearbeitung von Aufgabenstellungen, die auf Management- und Controlling-Kontexte ausgerichtet sind
  • Fortsetzung der Prüfungen und Kompaktseminare im flexiblen Fernstudium
Abschlussphase
  • Ausarbeitung und Abschluss des Master-Studiums im Rahmen der vorgesehenen Studiendauer
  • Finale Prüfungsleistungen und Abschlussorganisation im Fernstudium
  • Nutzung der Studienbetreuung und Feedbackprozesse bis zum Abschluss

Curriculum

90 CP Master of Science (M.Sc.) Controlling & Management with fixed core modules (70 CP), two elective specialisation modules (12 CP total), and a Master-Thesis (16 CP).

SemesterNo. of modulesModule / subject categoryECTS / CPSemester total
Semester 1Core modulesLeadership und Performance Management657
Moderieren und Präsentieren – in Präsenz und online6
Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte8
Unternehmensbewertung6
Business Process Management6
Financial Decision Making6
Strategische Unternehmensplanung und Financial Modeling6
Financial Business Development6
Digital Transformation Assessment6
Semester 2Remaining core modules and specialisation electivesEnterprise Resource Planning / SAP648
Wahlmodul 1 (Spezialisierung im Controlling & Management [Wahl 2 aus 8])6
Wahlmodul 2 (Spezialisierung im Controlling & Management [Wahl 2 aus 8])6
Internationale Rechnungslegung6
Konzepte und Tools des E-Business6
Business Data Analysis6
Advanced Analytics6
Risk Management6
Semester 3Master-ThesisMaster-Thesis1616
TotalCore modules, two elective specialisation modules, and Master-Thesis90 CP

Career outcomes

  • Du qualifizierst dich als Businesspartner/in, um finanzielle Strategien abzuleiten und im Unternehmen wirksam umzusetzen.
  • Du lernst, finanzielle Entscheidungen vorzubereiten und zu treffen, damit du in Controlling- und Finance-nahen Rollen Verantwortung übernehmen kannst.
  • Mit deinem Schwerpunkt im Controlling- und Management-Kontext bist du gut auf Aufgaben in der Unternehmenssteuerung und Prozessoptimierung vorbereitet.
  • Das flexible Fernstudium unterstützt dich dabei, neben dem Studium Berufserfahrung aufzubauen und dadurch schneller in anspruchsvollere Rollen hineinzuwachsen.
  • Der Master-Abschluss (M.Sc.) verbessert deine Grundlage für Karrierewege im Managementumfeld, z.B. in Richtung leitungsnaher Funktionen.

Employability rate

Employability rate and unemployment rate figures specifically for graduates of Controlling & Management from this exact program are not officially published on the sources used here, so a verified percentage-based rate cannot be stated.

Overall, for graduates with Controlling and Management qualifications in Germany, the job outlook is typically stable because demand for financially skilled business partners and decision-support roles continues alongside ongoing corporate planning and controlling needs.

✅ Entry Requirements

Academic qualification

RequirementDetails
Bachelor's degree / first degreeInternational applicants must hold a completed first degree (erststudium) and meet the programme’s entry structure requirements based on the credit volume and the additional qualification path described by Euro-FH for master admission.
Relevant professional experienceInternational applicants must provide evidence of professional experience as part of the master admission conditions described by Euro-FH for this programme.
English language requirement (CEFR B2)International applicants need English language skills at B2 level according to the CEFR, as published in Euro-FH’s admission requirements.

Module matching by study area

Study areaMatch possible?Conditions
Business & ManagementDirect matchEuro-FH states admission is based on a completed first degree and professional experience, and the programme is designed for controlling and management studies.

Language requirements

International applicants need English language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

MOI (Medium of Instruction)

Eligible if
The official admission pages state an English requirement on B2 level; they also refer to suitable proof/assessment within their admission process.
Proof required
Provide the English-language proof required by the Euro-FH admissions process.
Outcome
Admission decision is based on whether the provided proof satisfies the B2 requirement.

💶 Fees & Funding

ItemAmountNotes
TuitionEUR 0 / per yearThe program page states studying is available from 426 €/month, and it also mentions that you receive detailed pricing information via the download center/login. A single official yearly tuition total is not published on the open program page.
Application feeEUR 0 / one timeA fixed application fee amount is not published on the open program page. The admissions page explains that an entrance assessment may involve processing fees for the access exam (bearbeitungsgebühr), but a program-wide application fee is not shown in the sources used here.

Proof of financial resources

Euro-FH provides study cost information for your planning, and you are generally expected to demonstrate sufficient funds for study and living costs as part of the German student visa process. The university does not publish a single fixed blocked-account amount on the program page, so you should prepare based on the latest German immigration requirements for your visa purpose.

  • Blocked account or equivalent proof of sufficient funds for your German student visa application (amount based on official German immigration/visa requirements).
  • Proof that you can cover study costs using the official tuition information published for this programme.

Important dates

Application window

MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
Application portal opensN/A
Application deadline (final submit)N/A
Application deadline (EU students)N/A
Application deadline (Non-EU students)N/A
Recommended apply-byN/A
Semester beginsN/A

Pre-application & reviews

MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
VPD request - recommendedN/A
VPD result expectedN/A
APS - recommendedN/A
Start eligibility checkN/A

Document submission deadlines

MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
Application submission deadlineN/A
Document submission deadline (EU students)N/A
Document submission deadline (Non-EU students)N/A
Language certificate deadlineN/A
Official transcripts deadlineN/A
Certified translations deadlineN/A
Postal / hard-copy documents deadlineN/A
Missing documents (if requested)N/A

🎓 Scholarship

ProviderScheme nameCoverageEligibility notes
DAADEPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate CoursesTuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insuranceDAAD EPOS funds selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. Applicants must meet DAAD EPOS eligibility requirements for the scholarship call and are reviewed according to the DAAD programme rules and eligible-country criteria.

📝 How to Apply

1

Apply through Euro-FH’s master application process

Submit your application via the university’s official application workflow for master studies. Ensure you select the correct master programme (Controlling & Management) and provide all required information. Keep your supporting documents ready in the format requested during the online application.

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Prepare your admission documents

Gather the proof of your completed first degree, transcript information, and any evidence of professional experience as described by Euro-FH for this master admission pathway. Also prepare evidence for your English language skills at CEFR B2 level. Make sure the documents you upload are complete before you submit the application.

3

Complete any required review steps for foreign qualifications

Euro-FH reviews your eligibility based on the master admission requirements published for international applicants. If your entry route depends on credit volume or specific admission pathways, ensure you provide the relevant supporting documents. After review, follow the next instructions from the university for enrolment.

Application opens
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Application Deadline
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Semester begins
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions