Course: Controlling MBA
- Business, Economics, Management Information Systems
The MBA Controlling is aimed at academically trained practitioners from industry, commerce and the service sector who want to expand their knowledge of controlling and corporate management and develop new skills in data science and sustainability reporting. As a university-based professional qualification, the programme prepares students for the challenges of management accounting.
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The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
Is this the right program for me?
The MBA Controlling is aimed at academically trained practitioners from industry, commerce and the service sector who wish to develop and expand their knowledge of controlling and corporate management.
Language of Instruction is German. On request, seminars and papers can also be prepared and presented in English. A good knowledge of English is required for the literature.
What makes this program special?
The MBA Controlling programme is characterised by a hybrid approach. This makes it possible to flexibly combine work and study and at the same time ensure personal interaction between students and professors.
The small groups of up to 12 students also allow for excellent supervision by the professors.
What can I do with this degree?
Successful graduates..
- consolidate and expand their theoretical and practical knowledge in the key areas of controlling
- prepare themselves intensively for the challenges they will face in practice
- demonstrate their professional qualities at a high academic level
- develop new approaches to solutions through their in-depth training
- build up contacts with practitioners from all fields through their joint studies
- make a significant contribution to sustainable business success through their central role as controllers
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
Programme structure:
- The programme comprises 120 ECTS credits
- Thanks to the hybrid approach, the programme can be completed flexibly in career-integrated programs
- The programme consists of a teaching block (Thu-Sat) on site, all other blocks and the supervision of the seminar and Master's theses can be completed online if desired
Standard Period of Study:
- Four semesters / 24 months
- 1./2nd/3rd semester: Lectures and seminar
- 4. 2nd semester: Master's thesis
Costs:
Tuition fees are paid per semester. They amount to a total of 15,000.00 euros (4x 3,750 euros or 8 instalments).
Study Plans
The program content can be found under the following link:
Student Life & Services
Foto: UR / Julia Dragan Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | no |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
To be admitted to the MBA Controlling programme, you need a Bachelor's degree with 180 credit points or an equivalent (diploma) degree.
All applicants must prove their aptitude for the programme. More detailed information can be found in the main navigation under the following link:
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the degree program (content and structure of the Program, organisational matters, application process, etc.), the degree program offers an online consultation hour.
For the access link, please contact: mba.controlling(at)ur.de. (opens your email program)
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of study, to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.