Zukunfts- & Innovationsmanagement
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Mit diesem Master-Abschluss schaffst du dir eine starke Grundlage für verantwortungsvolle Positionen in zukunftsorientierten Unternehmen. Das Studium qualifiziert dich für vielseitige Aufgaben an der Schnittstelle von Management, Technologie und Innovation – und öffnet dir Türen in unterschiedlichsten Branchen und Unternehmensformen.
Im Verlauf des Studiums entwickelst du ein tiefes Verständnis für strategische und operative Zusammenhänge in innovations- und technologiegetriebenen Unternehmensfeldern und schärfst dein Profil durch individuelle Spezialisierungen. Du wählst dabei einen Fokus aus Spezialisierungen und vertiefst anschließend dein fachliches Know-how in gewählten Wahlschwerpunkten.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Core Management and Innovation content leading into the program specialisation choices (Innovationsmanagement, Technologiemanagement, or Produkt- und Qualitätsmanagement).
- Future-focused management skills such as leadership and management competencies as described on the program page.
- Digital transformation topics connected to innovation and technology within the program’s learning focus.
- Specialised electives from the program’s Wahl module choices, including Innovationsmanagement, Technologiemanagement, or Produkt- und Qualitätsmanagement topics.
- Technology-oriented modules such as Technology Assessment and Patentstrategien und -recht (as shown in the program overview PDFs).
- Innovation- and product-quality-related options such as Innovationsstrategien or Produkt- und Qualitätsmanagement topics (as shown in the program overview PDFs).
- Master-level consolidation of your chosen specialisation area and its management/innovation focus.
- Preparation and completion of the Master thesis (thesis phase aligned to the program’s 90-credit structure).
- Application of the program’s innovation and technology management tools to your thesis topic.
Curriculum
90 CP master with core modules, specialisation electives, and Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules | Einführung in das Management | 6 | 26 |
| Technologiemanagement | 6 | |||
| Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking | 6 | |||
| Empirische Forschungsmethoden | 8 | |||
| Innovationsmanagement und Design Thinking | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules | Einführung in das Management | 0 | 48 |
| Produkt- & Qualitätsmanagement | 18 | |||
| Technologiemanagement | 12 | |||
| Responsible & Multi Cross Industry Innovation | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation electives | Innovationsmanagement elective (Wahl 2 aus 3) | 6 | 36 |
| Know-How in Development & Foresight (Wahl 2 aus 3) | 6 | |||
| Digitale Transformation und Disruption durch KI (Wahl 2 aus 3) | 6 | |||
| Führungs- & Managementkompetenzen (Wahl 2 aus 3) | 6 | |||
| Wahlschwerpunkt Persönliche Fähigkeiten und Future Skills (Wahl 1 aus 3) | 12 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Core modules, specialisation electives, and Master Thesis | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain a master-level foundation to move into higher management responsibilities at the intersection of management, technology, and innovation.
- The program is designed to qualify you for roles across different industries, including technology-driven manufacturing and service sectors, as well as large corporations and consulting.
- By building expertise through your chosen specialisation options, you become better prepared for innovation-, technology-, product-, and quality-management career paths.
- Because the studies are delivered as a flexible distance program, you can often continue working while upgrading your qualifications for career progression.
- The curriculum structure supports deepening your focus so you can target specialist and future-leadership positions in innovation and technology roles.
Employability rate
For graduates of Zukunfts- und Innovationsmanagement in Germany, an estimated employability rate is around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring needs for business-and-innovation roles in technology-driven organisations.
Together, this suggests a reasonably stable career outlook when you combine the master qualification with relevant work experience in innovation or technology management.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualification recognition) | International applicants need a completed first degree (bachelor or equivalent) from a state or state-recognised higher education institution. The first degree should include business, economics, business informatics, computer science, or comparable content and meet the stated minimum credits. |
| Minimum credits and relevant professional experience | Admission depends on the credits from your first degree and your post-degree professional experience. Applicants with 180 credits need at least one year of relevant professional experience; those with 210 credits need at least one year of qualified professional experience; and additional routes may require further continuing education credits or a bridge course, as described by Euro-FH. |
| English proficiency (CEFR level) | International applicants must provide proof of sufficient English skills at B2 level (CEFR). Euro-FH also provides an English self-test for applicants to assess their level. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Comparable content and relevant professional experience required | Admission is based on your first degree content (business/economics, business informatics, computer science, or comparable content) and the required minimum credits plus relevant professional experience, as described by Euro-FH’s master admission requirements. |
Language requirements
The master’s program is taught in English. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at least at B2 level (CEFR) and be able to read and understand academic texts in English and write in English.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Euro-FH states a starting monthly study price from 426 €/Monat, with detailed current fees available in the university Download Center after login. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | No published semester contribution amount was found on the publicly accessible program page. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports development-related postgraduate courses at selected German universities and provides scholarships for eligible applicants. This master-level management and innovation programme can be considered under EPOS when it is selected as development-related by the DAAD EPOS scholarship framework for its course list. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply during the published application period using the university’s official application process. Prepare your digital documents in the required format and ensure your transcripts and degree certificate are included. If you have documents from abroad, make sure they are available for upload before the deadline.
Prepare language and eligibility proof
Confirm that you meet the English proficiency requirement at B2 (CEFR) level for international applicants. Use Euro-FH’s provided English self-test to estimate whether you are at the required level. If your documents show that your language proof is not yet clear, address it early so you can complete the required evidence before enrolment.
Complete document requirements for enrolment
After evaluation, prepare the required proof documents for enrolment. Euro-FH lists mandatory submissions such as complete CV, transcripts, degree certificate, and proof of your post-bachelor professional experience. Keep copies of your documents ready in case admissions requests clarifications.