MBA-Fernstudium Innovations-Management (englisch)
Fact sheet
Graduation
MBA
Taught language
Englisch
Specialization
Business Administration
Program Emphasis
Innovation, Management
Course options
Distance learning

The MBA distance learning program in Innovation Management is a continuing education international and part-time course of study. It is aimed at anyone whose interests and range of tasks extend to the management of the design of innovative products, services, business models, and/or organizations. Our students come from all industries and professional fields—regardless of whether they are change agents, engineers, professionals in organizational or human resource development, leaders, consultants, or simply those interested in innovation.
Innovative Distance Learning: Study materials, online learning, in-depth lectures/workshops, international conferences, and more...
The course is modular and follows the blended learning approach. A combination of self-study, online instruction in small groups to deepen the learning content, and information exchange on our learning platform Moodle specifically addresses the different senses and guarantees learning success.
As a graduate, you will have excellent prospects for taking on a wide range of professional tasks in innovation management with the skills you have acquired during your studies.
Innovative People and Organizations: Innovation strategies for the VUCA world, Holacracy, Innovation Scorecard, Agile collaboration and leadership, co-creation, Scrum, sociocracy, and more...
People are at the center of innovation management—strategy formation and leadership principles in innovative companies are based on this. The transformation of companies and workforces to new forms of collaboration is a key driver of innovation in a VUCA world. But it is always about people, and therefore it is also very significant to deal with people as part of an organization that promotes innovation. How do employees learn in an agile company? How do they develop? How do they work together? How do they engage? (Answers to this can be found in Module 22)
Innovative Variety: Open innovation, business model innovation, digital disruption, frugal innovation, IP management, values-based and sustainable innovation management, and more...
After the MBA basics in the first two terms, the specialization term deals with the conscious planning, design, control, and coordination of innovation in companies. The innovation processes (from the generation of innovative ideas, their transformation into concepts, the technical realization of the concepts to the introduction of new products and services in markets) and current facets of innovation management are considered. These are analyzed both in their fundamentals and on the basis of current research and practical findings (in Module 21).
Innovative Ideas Thanks to Innovation Methodology: Design Thinking, TRIZ, Forecasting with scenarios, trends and innovation patterns, Business Model Innovation, and more...
Innovation should not be a matter of chance. Many different methods from simple creativity techniques to approaches of human-centered innovation as well as complex systematic innovation methods allow the reliable generation of innovative ideas and concepts. Products, services, smart apps, innovative business models, and much more are developed by innovation managers and professionals with such methods. Scenarios and trends offer opportunities for innovation and technology preview—they allow the assessment of innovative concepts and ideas and inspire further innovations (in Module 23).
The distance learning program MBA Innovations-Management is accredited by the AQAS agency.
Requirements / Application
- University degree as Bachelor or equivalent with a grade above average (minimum 2,5 or grade “C”) in a study path including a minimum of 210 ECTS, six theoretical semesters and the qualification for a Masters program. If 210 ECTS are not achieved, a maximum of 30 ECTS from other study programs or work experience can be counted towards for equivalent skills or knowledge.
- At least one year of work experience after graduation of 1st University degree.
Important Dates
Tuition / Fees
Terms one through four 2,100.00 € each
Not included are the university costs and the costs for repeat performances in the amount of 50 €, the expenditure for the master's thesis seminar and a term exceeding fee in the amount of 600 € per term. In the case of repetition of the master's thesis the extra charge will be 550 €.