Leadership (M.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Germany
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Quick Overview
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Führung verändert sich: New Work, Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit und Diversität fordern ein neues Rollenverständnis. Der berufsbegleitende Master-Studiengang Leadership (M.A.) macht dich fit für moderne Personalführung und dynamische Veränderungsprozesse.
Du entwickelst zeitgemäße Führungsinstrumente, lernst psychologische Grundlagen für den Aufbau resilienter Teams kennen und stärkst deine Kommunikationskompetenz – auch in digitalen Kontexten. Du schließt dein Studium mit einem staatlich und international anerkannten Master-Abschluss der FOM Hochschule ab.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop modern leadership instruments for personnel management and dynamic change processes.
- Learn psychological foundations to build resilient teams.
- Strengthen communication skills in both in-person and digital contexts.
- Apply learning to your professional context through guided, practice-oriented study.
- Complete the Master thesis as the final academic component of the program.
- Consolidate your leadership and organizational-development knowledge in an independent research and writing phase.
- Translate program content into a focused topic relevant to your professional leadership practice.
Career outcomes
- You qualify for leadership roles in personnel management and leadership development, including tasks in organizational development and strategic management.
- You build practical leadership skills focused on modern communication, resilient teams, and change readiness—capabilities that hiring managers look for in fast-moving organizations.
- The program is designed for working professionals through digital live learning, helping you connect study directly with your day-to-day leadership responsibilities.
- You strengthen your competence for guiding teams in digital and changing work environments, supporting your path toward higher-responsibility positions.
- You graduate with a Master of Arts (M.A.) from FOM Hochschule, a degree that supports career progression in leadership and management tracks at home and internationally.
Employability rate
Leadership graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting ongoing hiring demand for people leaders and organizational development roles.
Together, these figures point to a steady career outlook with reliable opportunities in organizations where leadership competence is needed for change and team performance.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First university degree for Master admission | International applicants must hold a first university degree and also have current employment. In most Master programmes, prior study performance in relevant subject areas is required or applicants can alternatively demonstrate 1.5 years of professional experience with a relevant academic background. |
| Programme-specific ECTS level and employment | For this Leadership (M.A.) programme, you can enter with 240 ECTS, or 210 ECTS combined with additional compensable achievements up to 30 ECTS, with at least one year of professional experience. If you have 180 ECTS, you need the FOM preparation course 'Methodenlehre' plus at least two years of professional experience, including at least one year after your first professional university degree. The programme page also states that you need to be currently employed. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | conditional | The programme page states entry depends on your prior degree level (180/210/240 ECTS) and your relevant professional experience; additional subject-specific requirements may apply by study pathway. |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in German. For international applicants, you must submit proof of sufficient English language skills at CEFR level B2 if required for your application, and you must meet the programme’s German language expectations for studying in the course language.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TestAS entrance assessment | conditional | FOM’s International Office indicates that applicants may have to achieve either a standard score of at least 95 points or a minimum of 75 points in both the Core Test and the Subject-Specific Module to meet admission requirements. |
TestAS may be required as part of meeting admission requirements for international applicants.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10800 / total program | Total tuition fee: 10.800 EUR, payable in 18 monthly installments of 600 EUR. |
| Immatrikulation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrollment fee: 1.590 EUR, payable in 6 monthly installments of 265 EUR within the first semester. |
| Examination fee | EUR 850 / one time | One-time examination fee: 850 EUR, due at the end of the program. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany student visa purposes, you must show proof of sufficient funds. FOM’s International Office also supports international students after admission with documents related to tuition payments for the visa application process.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the Germany student visa process (as required by the visa authorities)
- FOM International Office provides documents for your student visa application, including confirmation of your tuition payments
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare eligibility documents for a foreign qualification review
Start by checking whether your first degree level matches the programme’s ECTS requirements (180, 210 with compensation, or 240 ECTS) and whether you meet the current employment and professional experience conditions. Gather your passport and your academic documents so you can upload them with your application. If you need a preparatory course for entry (Methodenlehre when you have 180 ECTS), plan it before your start date.
Submit the online application for the chosen intake
Complete the official application steps on the FOM application process website during the published application window. Upload the required documents in the requested format and submit your application before the deadline. After your registration documents are submitted, you should receive feedback about eligibility quickly on working days.
Pay the deposit and receive admission and enrolment documents
If accepted, you will receive an admission letter after your documents have been reviewed and you are eligible for admission. FOM’s International Office explains that you must pay a deposit (1st instalment) to secure your study place, and then pay a 2nd instalment to meet visa requirements. After both payments are confirmed, you will receive your certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung), which you need for your visa appointment.