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Distance Learning
Master
Controlling (M.A.)

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Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.

Apply by July 30th and use the code ZIEL26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.

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Start your online master’s programme in Controlling now

Controlling is more than just checking the numbers. With your knowledge, you advise management in important decisions. As a controller, you have an eye on everything: Your company’s position on the market and towards competitors as well as societal developments. By making the right adjustments, you can significantly influence your company’s success.

Depending on your previous knowledge, you can choose between two programmes: The 120 ECTS master’s builds on an undergraduate degree with a focus on economics. You have relevant experience in controlling or a similar area? Then our 60 ECTS programme is for you.

Summary

Your study programme summed up

Study programme & degree

M.A., 120, 60 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible

Starting date

Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date

Study duration & extension

12, 18, 24, 36, 48 months, depending on model

Extension possible free of charge

Locations

Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre

Study fees

Starting at 286€/month, depending on model

Current discount campaign

Recognition & Admission

All details on recognition and admission can be found directly on the page of your desired study programme.

Study Content

Your electives in your Controlling master’s programme

Keep an eye on the finances – or impact business decisions with your findings? Depending on which electives you choose, your expertise is sought-after in different areas. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one of 5 electives such as “Personalcontrolling”, “Business Intelligence” or “Strategisches Finanzmanagement”. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of 17 electives, including “Data Science and Analytics”, “Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung und Risikomanagement” and “Digitale Transformation”.

Module	ECTS credits
Wahlpflichtmodul A
Advanced Financial Management	10
Aspekte der modernen Business Kommunikation	10
Business Intelligence	10
Change Management und Agilität	10
Data Science and Analytics	10
Entscheiden und Verhandeln	10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting	10
Leadership und People Analytics	10
Personalcontrolling	10

Module	ECTS credits
Wahlpflichtmodul A
Advanced Financial Management	10
Business Intelligence	10
Change Management und Unternehmensentwicklung	10
Data Science and Analytics	10
Digital Business und Entrepreneurship	10
Entscheiden und Verhandeln	10
IT-Management	10
Internationale Perspektiven	10
Kommunikation, Agilität und kreative Arbeitsmethoden	10
Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung	10
Personalcontrolling	10
Projektmanagement	10
Risikomanagement und Digitale Transformation	10
Supply Chain Management	10
Wahlpflichtmodul B
Advanced Financial Management	10
Business Intelligence	10
Change Management und Unternehmensentwicklung	10
Data Science and Analytics	10
Digital Business und Entrepreneurship	10
Entscheiden und Verhandeln	10
IT-Management	10
Internationale Perspektiven	10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting	10
Kommunikation, Agilität und kreative Arbeitsmethoden	10
Nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung	10
Personalcontrolling	10
Projektmanagement	10
Risikomanagement und Digitale Transformation	10
Supply Chain Management	10
Management Consulting	10

Career

Your professional future

Erbsen zählen war gestern: Wer heute Controller:in wird, ist nicht mehr nur Zahlenlieferant:in. Du berätst die Geschäftsführung und hast damit großen Einfluss auf strategische Entscheidungen.
Nach Deinem Abschluss arbeitest Du zum Beispiel als ...

Business Controller

Higher turnover means more growth: As a business controller, your goal is to increase company growth. You analyse the status quo and calculate budgets and forecasts for the future. You work together closely with other departments and advise the management board in their decisions.

Distance Learning
Master
Controlling (M.A.)

Start your online master’s programme in Controlling now