MBA Strategy, Global Risk & Security Management

This MBA blends strategic management with global risk and security perspectives so you can navigate today's interconnected and fast-changing business environment. The curriculum focuses on how external forces and competitive pressures shape corporate strategy and on the growing responsibilities organisations face around security and risk management. It aims to equip you with the analytical and managerial tools needed to respond to complex challenges at the intersection of strategy, risk and protection.

Designed for an international audience, the programme is taught in English and offered in a digital format with a worldwide study option. This setup supports flexible learning and fosters intercultural exchange among students from different countries, making it easier to balance studies with work or personal commitments while gaining global insights relevant to senior management roles.

Key facts and application notes

• Degree level: Master of Arts (MBA)
• Field: Business Administration
• Language of instruction: English
• Format: Digital delivery with a worldwide study option
• Core focus: Strategy, global risk and security management; preparation for management in complex environments
• Entry requirements: Not specified in the original description — consult the university’s official programme page for details on academic prerequisites, professional experience and application procedures

Program structure and focus

This Master’s programme runs over four semesters. It is designed to blend advanced management concepts with specialised training in strategy, global risk and security management. Students progress through taught modules in the first three semesters and then concentrate on an independent Master’s thesis during the fourth semester under the guidance of a supervising professor.

The taught portion comprises three modules each in semesters one to three (nine taught modules in total). The curriculum balances theoretical foundations and practical application so students learn to analyse strategic choices, assess and manage global risks, and design security-related responses appropriate for organisations and industries operating across borders.

In the final semester each student completes a supervised Master’s thesis. Thesis topics can span purely theoretical research to applied projects that tackle concrete industry challenges, allowing students to demonstrate subject-matter expertise, research skills, and the ability to translate classroom learning into real-world solutions.

Key structural requirements

• Four-semester programme with a taught phase followed by a thesis semester
• Semesters 1–3: three modules per semester
• The three basic modules normally taught in semester 1 may be transferred if equivalent prior practical experience is recognised
• Semester 4: Master’s thesis supervised by a professor; topics may be theoretical or industry-focused

Typical learning outcomes (what you will gain)

• Advanced strategic thinking and decision-making skills relevant to complex organisational contexts
• Ability to identify, evaluate and manage global risks and security threats
• Practical competence in applying management frameworks and tools to real-world problems
• Research and project skills demonstrated through an independently supervised Master’s thesis

Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles that require integrating corporate strategy with risk and security considerations. Typical roles include corporate strategy manager, risk manager, security manager, compliance officer, crisis manager, or consultant in industry sectors where global risk and security are critical.

The part-time, professional-oriented format suits working professionals seeking career progression or a pivot into strategy, risk or security-focused functions. The programme’s practical thesis option and international, digital format support employability in multinational companies, consultancies, public institutions, and security-focused organizations.