Major Corporate Development
The Corporate Development major focuses on an integral, structure- and process-oriented approach as well as the value-oriented development of sustainable companies and their value creation networks. Students deepen their knowledge of the following topics in a theoretically sound and practice-orientated manner (in the form of various practical projects):
- Development of sustainable corporate strategies and business models as well as digitalisation of business models/value chains,
- Analysis and design of transnational value chains and internal/inter-company business processes (network organisations; supply chain management; process management, audit management),
- Leading change processes in complex organisational forms including corporate culture, knowledge of mergers & acquisitions and technology management
- Implementation of change with topics such as intra- and entrepreneurship, project and change management as well as innovation management.
What does this major qualify for?
This major qualifies graduates for employment in a wide range of business management activities in companies in all sectors.
Graduates are able to develop and implement corporate strategies and anchor them in the organisational structure and processes. Graduates are able to support digital transformation and change and restructure companies and core processes sustainably. They have a deep understanding of strategic management in complex corporate environments and sustainability issues.
Graduates are also in demand to lead projects for inter-organisational corporate development, implement growth strategies or in internal management consulting as well as in the development of business ecosystems. In addition, the degree qualifies graduates for management positions in which long-term growth targets are pursued and new business opportunities are identified.
Knowledge in areas such as technology management, sustainable supply chain management and innovation management round off the profile and make graduates highly versatile.