Strategic Management

Study overview

Strategic management is a branch of business administration. It deals with the development, planning and implementation of content-related objectives of organizations.

The part-time bachelor's degree program "Strategic Management" imparts process and methodological knowledge with business management content in a practice-oriented manner. This ensures sustainable corporate management at the highest level.

Strategic management is a holistic approach. The aim is to align a company for the future in such a way that it can continue to exist or even expand. The fundamental orientation and delimitation of a group is also controlled within the framework of strategic management.

Strategic management serves the holistic optimization of internal and cross-company processes. It is based on the EFQM model (European Foundation for Quality Management). The aim is to achieve continuous improvement in the company - all the way to business excellence.

The students acquire the knowledge for the construction and continuous development of comprehensive management systems. They learn how to use tools and methods to develop potential. This serves to ensure sustainable business success in organizations.

The lecturers impart the knowledge with a strong focus on application. The integration of the participants' professional experiences is part of the concept. Project and practical work deepen the know-how and broaden the understanding.

Your Advantages:

Successful and sustainable corporate management
Holistic optimization of processes for operational and business excellence
Practice-oriented project work

The extra-occupational study program is primarily aimed at qualified professionals such as business administrators or specialists. It guarantees a well-founded continuing education.

Due to their generalist and methodical/planning training, strategic managers can be deployed in a variety of ways. They can work in the most diverse areas of corporate management.

A responsible position is conceivable, for example, in controlling, human resources, marketing, procurement or management consulting.

Typical professions include quality manager, product manager, project manager, recruiting manager, key account manager, marketing manager, supply chain manager or management consultant.

Short form	SMA
Type of study	Extra-occupational, fees apply
Standard period of study	11 semesters _{Competencies and skills already acquired as well as existing professional practice can be credited, so that the duration of study is ideally on 6 semesters.}
Award	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Start of studies	Winter semester & summer semester*
Admission Restrictions	None
Lecture location	Weissenburg
Language of instruction	German
Course management	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Slama
Student advisory service	Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Slama
Student Services	studierendenservice.sma(at)hs-ansbach.de
Information events	Please register via our webform. For online events, you will receive corresponding access data from us. Jun 24, 2025 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Zoom) Jul 10, 2025 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Zoom) Jul 29, 2025 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Zoom) Sep 18, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Zoom)

^{* Starting in the summer semester is only possible as a module study.}

Course flyer (German)

Module manual (German)

Study and examination regulations (German)

old: Fee schedule (German)

new: Schedule of fees and charges (German)

Accreditation

Strategic Management has been assessed by the accreditation, certification and quality assurance institute ACQUIN.

You can see the accreditation and assessment by the ACCREDITATION COUNCIL in the accreditation database (click here).

Content

The Bachelor's programme consists of eleven semesters. However, the first three semesters, which cover the basics of business, scientific, legal and human resources management, may be credited due to competences and skills already acquired outside of the university. As a rule, the practical study semester is usually also credited based on existing professional practice. Ideally, the duration of study should be six semesters (three years).

Basic principles

Module study

You can also attend courses outside of a classical course of study and continue your education in this way. As part of a module course, you can take individual, selected subjects from the regular range of courses. After successful completion of a module, you will receive a certificate. Completed modules can also be credited towards a subsequent course of study. The modular study programme can provide prospective students with a gradual, flexible introduction to a study programme or allow them to acquire professionally relevant academic skills. It is possible to switch from module studies to bachelor studies after each semester.

Summer semester 2025

Winter semester 2025/26

Target group

The course is primarily aimed at qualified professionals. It offers an innovative form of continuing vocational education tailored specifically to the target group of master craftsmen, business administrators, business economists, business administrators or similar professional groups.

Examples:
Certified Industrial Master Electrical Engineer (IHK), Certified Industrial Master Mechatronics (IHK), Certified Industrial Master Metal (IHK), Certified Industrial Master Plastics and Rubber (IHK), Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Business Economist, Technician Mechatronics (stately certified), Certified Industrial Specialist IHK, Certified Business Specialist IHK, Certified Technical Specialist IHK, Specialist Purchasing and Logistics, Business Economist IHK, Business Economist VWA, Business Economist HWA

Teaching Methodology and Attendance

The courses are designed to accommodate the specific needs of working people. They are organised in such a way as to be compatible with full-time employment. Periods of attendance are limited to an acceptable minimum. Lectures take place in 3 blocks per semester (usually Wednesday to Saturday). In addition, professional practice is integrated into the course, which results in a high level of practical relevance. The knowledge gained is put into practice in students’ own companies, e.g. in the form of project work.

Campus

Lectures take place at the kunststoffcampus bayern in Weißenburg. The Technology and Study Centre Weißenburg is a joint research and educational institution run by Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Deggendorf University of Technology. It also includes leading companies from the region as well as other collaborative partners from the scientific community and trade associations.

Entry Requirements

Eligible applicants include those with a general university entrance qualification or a technical college entrance qualification or qualified professionals, i.e. graduates of the master craftsman examination or an equivalent advanced training examination (e.g. foreman, specialist businessman) as well as graduates of technical schools and academies (e.g. technician, business economist, specialist bachelor) and persons with at least two years of vocational training and subsequent at least three years of professional experience, in each case in a field related to the course of study. In addition, proof of practical work in a technical, commercial or commercial field of at least one year is required.

Application deadlines

Study

Winter semester: Application is possible from May 2 to July 15. The application period can be extended. Study begins on October 1.

A maximum of 15 study places is available.

Module study

Summer semester: Application is possible at any time. Study begins on March 15.

Winter semester: Application is possible at any time. Study begins on October 1.

Admission to the program is possible as long as places are available.
For application please contact Gabriele Walloschke.

Costs and funding

Study

Fees are charged for part-time studies at Bavarian universities. These are calculated to cover the additional costs arising from the special form of organization. The cost per semester is €1,950 in tuition fees (see Schedule of fees and charges) plus €72 student union fee.

Module study

The fee for the modular studies is calculated according to the tuition fee for the course and the number of modules chosen (see Schedule of fees and charges) plus €72 student union fee per semester.

Payment method

The tuition fees are due in one sum before enrollment or registration for further studies (re-registration). Monthly payment is also possible upon request. The fee for paying in installments is €50 and is due with the last installment (see Schedule of fees and charges).

Funding

Further education can be subsidized. Various programs of the Free State of Bavaria and the Federal Government support further qualification, e.g.

Advancement scholarship

Funding opportunities in further education

Further education: Funding and scholarships