Transformation
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
Transformation
Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Schweinfurt, Campus Ledward
Faculties:
Campus for Professional Development
Business and Engineering
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Duration:
3 semesters standard time to degree
Language:
English
Semester fees:
16,500 euros for 3 semesters plus semester fees and fees for resit examinations
Start of studies:
Summer Semester
(15 March)
Application period:
Annually,
15. October
till
15. December
Contact
Contact personCoordinator
Cornelia Lorenz
Master-Transformation@thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
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Degree programme Transformation
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Transformation
Shaping the future: Drive change in business and society
Would you like to help shape the future and successfully implement change processes in companies, organisations, or society? The MBA programme in Transformation at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) provides you with the necessary expertise. The focus is on strategic management, digital innovations, and sustainable corporate management. With an interdisciplinary approach and flexible learning formats, you will combine scientific knowledge with practical methods to plan and implement transformation processes in a targeted manner. This programme is ideal for specialists and managers who want to take their careers to the next level. Combine your analytical skills with creative thinking and learn to actively manage change and shape the future!
continuing education programme
Reasons to study the master's in Transformation at THWS
Taking a master's degree programme at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and prepare for demanding tasks in our dynamic world. Our degree programmes combine advanced theoretical knowledge with practice-oriented application and specialised research. We promote interdisciplinary thinking and offer you comprehensive education strengthening your analytical skills and innovative spirit. Thanks to the access to state-of-the-art technologies and the close cooperation with practice partners, you will be optimally prepared for leadership positions and specialist roles.
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Practical orientation: Close integration of theory and real transformation projects
- Interdisciplinary approach combining the fields of management, technology, and digitalisation
- International orientation: Global perspectives and intercultural competence development
- Focus on sustainability: Strategies for ecological and social corporate responsibility
- Strong corporate networks and cooperation with industry
Three good reasons
Focus on transformation processes: Theoretical foundations and practical methods provide optimal preparation for complex corporate changes
Interdisciplinary and global orientation: Combination of management, technology, and sustainability with an international perspective
Excellent career prospects: Excellent opportunities for leadership positions in companies or consulting or for founding your own innovative projects
Study contents
The three-semester master's programme Transformation at THWS provides specialists and managers with practical skills in change management. In the first two semesters, you will gain a sound understanding of transformation processes, strategic management, and digital innovation. You will learn through interactive teaching methods, project work, and simulations. In the third semester, you will apply your knowledge in a real-life transformation project and complete your studies with a master's thesis.
Programme structure
1. Fachstudium (1st and 2nd semester)
In the first two semesters, you will learn the methodological and theoretical foundations of transformation. The focus is on topics such as change management, digital business models, sustainable corporate management and the role of people and technologies in change processes. Interactive teaching methods, case studies, and simulations prepare you in a practical way to manage complex change processes. You will acquire knowledge of agile methods, systemic thinking, and leadership approaches in order to successfully implement transformation strategies.
2: Final phase (3rd semester)
In the third semester, you will apply your knowledge in a real-life transformation project. Together with companies, you will develop strategies for change processes and put innovative solutions into practice. You will use agile and data-based methods to shape sustainable change. The master's thesis constitutes the academic conclusion of your studies and allows you to engage intensively with a current transformation topic.
Study focus
In the master's programme in Transformation, you will cover various aspects of transformation in depth. You will learn how companies successfully implement change management, develop sustainable business models, and drive digital innovation. Through interactive methods and practical projects, you will deepen your knowledge in the central areas of strategic transformation.
The main areas of focus in the continuing education master's programme in Transformation are:
- Change management
- Digital transformation
- Sustainable corporate management
- Leadership & organisational development
- Systemic thinking & innovation management
What makes studies at THWS so practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Professors with a solid background in industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, regionally and internationally
- Opportunity of writing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
Career and perspectives
Transformation professionals shape change in companies, organisations, and societies. They analyse change processes, develop strategies for sustainable innovation, and implement them in a targeted manner. Whether in digital transformation, change management, or organisational development, their work ensures that companies remain competitive and are able to position themselves for the future. In doing so, they make an important contribution to economic and social development.
The professional fields are diverse:
- Specialist and management positions in companies and organisations
- Consulting and coaching
- Foundation and management of start-ups and innovative companies
- Professional development: preparing specialists and managers for transformation processes
- Opportunity of continuing your academic career with a doctorate
Is Transformation the right degree programme for you?
The master's programme in Transformation is aimed at specialists and managers who want to actively shape change processes in companies, organisations, or their own start-ups. If you want to develop a strategic understanding of transformation, expand your leadership skills, and develop innovative solutions for change, this programme offers you the ideal foundation. The programme is particularly well suited to you if you are interested in digitalisation, innovation, and sustainability and have an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset. Strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and a talent for understanding complex interrelationships will help you to successfully manage transformation processes.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree or comparable qualification and at least one year of professional experience relevant to the subject matter of the master's programme.
For more detailed information on the admission requirements of this master's degree programme, please see the website of the faculty in charge. Specific requirements are also indicated in the programme's Study and Examination Regulations.
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- Interest in corporate development and innovation: You are enthusiastic about how companies can change and adapt to new market requirements, and you want to play an active role in transformation processes.
- Analytical skills: You have a talent for analysing complex data and information and using it to make informed decisions that promote change processes.
- Problem-solving skills: You are able to develop creative and effective solutions to challenges that may arise when implementing new strategies and processes in the company.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills: You enjoy working with others and can present your ideas clearly and convincingly to inspire teams and achieve change goals together.
- Openness to digital technologies and their application: You are interested in how digital tools and new technologies can be used to make companies future-proof and increase their competitiveness.
summer semester
Application
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
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