Strategic Management Part-Time (M.Sc.)
Develop strategic consulting expertise and drive sustainable business transformation with the part-time Master’s in Strategic Management.
Master’s in Strategic Management (M.Sc.) Part-Time – Develop Successful Business Strategies and Lead Companies
You want to understand how technology reshapes corporate strategy and how to lead this transformation? The Master’s in Strategic Management with a specialisation in Business Technology at CBS prepares you to manage digital change and integrate innovation into strategic leadership.
This programme combines business acumen with a deep understanding of emerging technologies. You’ll explore how AI, automation, and data analytics transform industries and create lasting strategic advantage. Courses in AI, Business Modelling, and Organisational Design give you the tools to align technology with decision-making.
A unique focus lies at the intersection of people and technology: you’ll learn to lead hybrid teams, design collaboration between humans and intelligent systems, and address the ethical and organisational challenges of digital transformation.
The part-time format combines online learning with immersive workshops across Germany, helping you balance study and career while applying insights directly to practice. During these sessions, you will get to know your fellow students in person, build your network, take part in coaching and workshop formats, and experience learning environments that directly connect theory, practice and team dynamics. You will also benefit from close links to industry, hands-on projects, and professors with industry experience.
Studying at CBS in Germany – a hub for digital transformation and innovation – positions you to lead confidently at the intersection of strategy, technology, and change.
*Tuition fees differ for EU and non-EU students. The amount shown is the EU fee. For full details, please get in touch with our admissions team.
What Sets Strategic Management at CBS Apart
Real Projects. Real Impact
Solve real challenges from companies like E&Y, UPS, and KPMG and present your solutions directly to decision makers.
Learn from Leading Experts
Learn from former C-level leaders, managers, and consultants who bring real-world leadership and consulting experience into the classroom.
NEW ERA Education for Future Leaders
The NEW ERA master concept links academic depth with hands-on application. You strengthen analytical thinking, decision making, and the ability to apply knowledge using AI tools and real business formats.
Study in English. Learn German.
Build professional German skills alongside your English-taught degree, and graduate ready for the German job market.
Curriculum
Economic Analysis & International Markets
6
ECTS
AI Based Data Research
6
ECTS
Financial Investment Analysis
6
ECTS
Convention: Empirical Research & Visualisation (Cologne)
6
ECTS
Managing Operations, Processes & Technology
6
ECTS
Convention: Entrepreneurship & Venture Lab (Berlin)
6
ECTS
Convention: Leadership (Hamburg)
6
ECTS
Strategy Development
6
ECTS
Business Transformation
6
ECTS
Business Model Analysis & Industry Comparisons
6
ECTS
Convention: Cooperative Event Lab (Solingen)
6
ECTS
Digital Marketing
6
ECTS
Product Development & Innovation
6
ECTS
HR Strategies & Organisational Culture
6
ECTS
Change & Project Management
6
ECTS
Corporate Development & M&A
6
ECTS
Convention: Management Simulation Game (Cologne)
6
ECTS
Master Thesis
18
ECTS
Conventions: An intensive on-campus weekend with an event-like character takes place once per semester, creating space for personal exchange, interdisciplinary learning, and hands-on leadership experience. With varying thematic focuses at rotating CBS locations (e.g. Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, etc.), these conventions strengthen not only professional competencies but also personal and professional networking with fellow students from across Germany.
Shape your individual career path with a specialisation
In the part-time Master’s in Strategic Management, you can expand your professional profile and prepare for the digital future with a specialisation in Business Technology. You’ll learn how technological innovation transforms business models, streamlines processes, and creates new opportunities. Through courses such as Digital Transformation & Information Systems, Website & App Development, Managing Operations, Processes & Technology, and Emerging & Disruptive Technologies, you’ll gain the skills to evaluate technological developments strategically and apply them responsibly within organisations – practical, analytical, and future-oriented.
One Master. Three Tracks
Your career goals are unique, and your study path should be too. That’s why we offer you full flexibility: simply choose the 120, 90, or 60 ECTS track that best matches your academic background, your schedule, and your ambitions. Whether you want to fast-track your entry into the job market or dive deep into specialization, at CBS you can design the Master’s degree that fits your life.
120 ECTS
90 ECTS
60 ECTS
Career Prospects with a Master's in Strategic Management in Germany
Strategic thinking is in demand across all industries – from IT, logistics, finance, and technology to telecommunications, manufacturing, and services. Companies seek leaders who can understand complex contexts, drive change, and develop long-term strategies. With a Master of Science in Strategic Management in Germany, you’ll qualify for leadership roles in consulting, business development, or corporate strategy – both in Germany and internationally.
Below, you’ll find top career opportunities with your Master's in Strategic Management and Consulting.
Why CBS UNIVERSITY
Your path to CBS
Starting your studies at CBS University of Applied Sciences is as unique as you are – and at the same time, completely hassle-free. With our user-friendly online application process, you can apply from anywhere, with no numerus clausus restrictions. Instead of rigid admission requirements, we focus on a personal selection process that highlights your strengths and potential.
Whether you choose a dual, part-time, or full-time programme, CBS University offers the perfect combination of theory and practice.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
Financing
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT ITS BEST
At CBS, it’s not just what you study that matters, it’s how you study. Our programmes offer a completely new learning experience: hands-on, interactive, and firmly rooted in real-world practice. You’ll notice your skill set growing day by day through real projects, modern tools, and intensive practical experience. Our lecturers bring years of industry expertise to the classroom, and regular guest speakers give you exclusive insights into professional life. Artificial intelligence, teamwork, presentations, networking, and real business cases are all part of your everyday studies. It’s not just about preparing for the future – it’s about shaping it yourself.
Business Projects
Corporate Partnerships
Internships & Work Experience
Maximal Praxisnah
An der CBS zählt nicht nur, was du studierst, sondern wie. In unseren Studiengängen erlebst du Lernen völlig neu: anwendungsorientiert, interaktiv und mit direktem Bezug zur Realität. Du wirst sehen, wie sich dein Skill-Set von Tag zu Tag erweitert, durch reale Projekte, moderne Tools und intensive Praxiserfahrung. Unsere Professor:innen bringen langjährige Erfahrung mit, und durch regelmäßige Gastvorträge erhältst du exklusive Einblicke in die Praxis. Künstliche Intelligenz, Teamarbeit, Präsentationen, Networking und reale Business Cases gehören zu deinem Studienalltag. So bereitest du dich nicht nur auf die Zukunft vor – du gestaltest sie aktiv mit.
Business Projects
Unternehmenskooperation
Praktikum/Berufserfahrung
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT ITS BEST
At CBS, it’s not just what you study that matters, it’s how you study. Our programmes offer a completely new learning experience: hands-on, interactive, and firmly rooted in real-world practice. Through our approach of combining theory and practice, you can directly apply everything you learn during your part-time master’s program while simultaneously bringing your own professional experience and skills into the courses.
Conventions
Learn from Leading Experts
Specialization
HOW DO I FIND MY PERFECT CAREER PATH?
The Career Service and Talent Development team at CBS support you in finding your ideal partner company. With 1:1 coaching, workshops, and a wide network of corporate partners, we guide you throughout your entire time at university. Together, we’ll develop a strategy that matches your strengths and career goals.
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Inspiration and Impact – What Our Alumni Say
Let yourself be inspired by the experiences of our alumni and discover how the Master’s degree at CBS has shaped their professional and personal development.
"I particularly appreciated the personal character of the program and the pleasant atmosphere, which were fostered by the small class sizes and the close collaboration with the lecturers. This close-knit support system not only significantly enhanced my learning process but also allowed me to focus on developing my skills in a more targeted and effective way."
"My studies at CBS International Business School provided me with the ideal foundation for my career in consulting. The practical projects, in which we gained insights into major consulting firms, including the Big Four, were particularly valuable. The combination of theory, practice, and international exchange has thoroughly prepared me for the challenges in management consulting."
"CBS was more than just a study program for me – it was my entrepreneurial playground. Through founding the CBS Finance Club and starting my first business during my semester abroad, I was able to explore my entrepreneurial side. The most valuable part was the network I built, which introduced me to my first employer, now my mentor and business partner. For over six years, we’ve been shaping leadership development together – an invaluable network."
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