Master's programme Transformation
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Entrance Requirements: Completed higher education degree or comparable degree (with a minimum of 180 - 210 ECTS credits), relevant professional experience of at least 1 year after the first degree, additional professional experience may be used for accreditation of ECTS credits, qualification on an academic and practice-oriented level, good business knowledge
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 3 semesters (start: Summer Semester)
THWS Location: Schweinfurt
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: 16,500 € for 3 semesters plus semester fee and additional fees for exam repetitions
The programme differs from classic MBA programmes in that the focus lies not on managing the status quo of an organisation, but on managing and leading transformation processes. The Master Management of Business Transformation follows the principle that the success of a transformation depends firstly on self-reflection, secondly on empathy and understanding for other people and intelligent machines, and thirdly on understanding the cause-effect relationships of the complex and dynamic ecosystem. A combination of peer and individual coaching flanks the process of understanding and reflection.
Programme Structure
Semester 1:
- Understanding Purpose and Value
- Understanding Complex Ecosystems
- Understanding Humans and Intelligent Machines
Semester 2:
- Business Modelling and Simulation
- Managing Organisational Behaviour
- Managing and Leading Humans
Semester 3:
- Applied Transformation Project
- Master's Thesis and Seminar
Career Perspectives
The Master's degree qualifies students for specialist and management positions as well as for business start-ups in the field of business transformation. The Master's programme is interdisciplinarily- and internationally-oriented and thus offers a solid foundation for a career in globally-operating organisations.
We provide highly practice-oriented training and impart transformation competencies independent of industry and institution. Possible job profiles are: Change Agent, Project Manager in transformation projects up to becoming a Transformation Manager.
Graduates can take on responsibility in a wide range of organisations. Companies, as well as public institutions and NGOs, need transformation management. In addition, there is the possibility of self-employment or work in consultancy and further education. The global orientation of the programme and the fact that English is the language of instruction increase the attractiveness of graduates for potential employers.
Additional Information
Further information on the general and specific degree programm admission requirements are found on the following pages:
- Persons with a German highereducation entrance qualification: Department of Student Affairs,
- Persons with a foreign higher education entrance qualification: International Office.
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Bernd Ankenbrand (Head of the degree programme)
E-mail: Master-Transformation[at]thws.de
Room: 20.1.53
Campus Ledward
97421 Schweinfurt
Link to programme page Transformation
Programme offered by
Campus for Professional Development
Faculty of Business and Engineering