Modular MAS
Take advantage of our modular continuing education program and expand your knowledge 1) in the subject areas relevant to you and 2) in the time frame that suits you. Obtain a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in General Management through a sensible combination of CAS continuing education courses (Certificate of Advanced Studies) and selected individual courses combined with a final thesis.
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Modular Offer: MAS in General Management
Are you looking for flexible and individualized continuing education that is compatible with a dynamic professional and private life? Join us on a modular learning journey and acquire an MAS in General Management (Master of Advanced Studies) with coordinated CAS further education courses (Certificate of Advanced Studies), individual courses and a final thesis. Below you will find the building blocks of our modular program. We would be happy to discuss possible options with you to ensure that your personal needs are met.
Our CAS offering for executives and/or board members
45 ECTS
CAS and Single Courses
+ 15 ECTS
Final Thesis
= 60 ECTS
MAS in General Management
At least 60 ECTS credits are required for the Master’s degree, including the final thesis with 15 ECTS credits. This means that 45 ECTS credits – depending on your interests and the respective program requirements – can be achieved by successfully completing the CAS continuing education courses listed below in combination with selected individual courses.
German CAS and Seminars/Single Courses
- CAS Board of Directors – 10 ECTS
- CAS Business Resilience – 12 ECTS
- CAS Digital Acceleration & AI – 12 ECTS
- CAS Financial Management – 12 ECTS
- CAS Leadership & Inclusion – 12 ECTS
- Seminar Foundation Board – 3 ECTS
- Seminar Competence for the Board Presidency – 3 ECTS
English and Impulse Courses (currently up to 15 ECTS credits can be credited towards the German MAS degree)
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- CAS Business Transformation & Strategy – 15ECTS
- CAS Business Intelligence & Supply Chain – 15 ECTS
- CAS Marketing & Sales Management – 15 ECTS
- CAS Finance & Accounting Proficiency – 15 ECTS
We are happy to put together your personal package for review in order to support you in the selection process.
Final Thesis
Choice of subject & language
The topic for the final paper can be freely chosen in the context of the CAS courses attended.
Contents
- Initial situation with the chosen problem/issue
- Data access for the analysis (e.g. topic-specific literature, industry-specific studies, company-internal surveys)
- Methodology for problem solving (e.g. written survey or personal interviews)
- Problem solution proposal including an implementation plan with a change management component
Support & Procedure
Participants are supervised by a faculty member of their choice from the Rochester-Bern network. Each of the following steps is followed by detailed feedback from the supervisor.
- Topic proposal
- Concept for elaborating of the idea
- Submission of the final paper
Time Frame & Fees
The thesis can be started after successful completion of all required courses based on the individual combination. In order to ensure appropriate flexibility alongside professional life, the master thesis time window can be designed for a maximum of six months.
The cost for the overall MAS degree consists of the individual course components as well as the master thesis. Please reach out to discuss your ideal MAS package based on your needs and experiences.