In a world where digitalization, sustainability, and new ways of working are no longer visions of the future but reality, companies need people with foresight and expertise.
The part-time distance learning course of studies in Intelligent Enterprise Management at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences combines solid management knowledge with practical expertise in digital technologies, sustainable business models, and modern organizational structures.
As a participant, you benefit from a modular study structure that includes self-study, online learning phases, and compact on-campus weekends. The program focuses on topics such as AI, big data, cloud solutions, circular economy, new work, and agile organizational structures. It is aimed at specialists and executives from all industries who not only want to respond to disruptive trends but actively shape them.
With this study program, you will gain the qualification to strategically understand digital transformation processes, develop sustainable business models, and lead future-oriented organizations. Become part of a learning community, connect with like-minded professionals across industries, and position yourself as a driving force behind the intelligent enterprise of tomorrow.
The distance learning programme Intelligent Enterprise Management is modular in structure. The modules comprise the following study contents:
Module 1: Management-Framework
Module 2: Communication & Soft Skills for Leadership
Module 3: Marketing-Politics and Strategy
Module 4: Performance and Financial Management
Module 5: Marketing: Market Research and Customer Management
Module 6: Management: Economics & Quantitative Analysis
Module 24: Digital Transformation and Digital Technologies
Module 25: Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Module 26: Digital Transformation and Business Models
The semester certificates comprise the following modules
Basic I: modules 1, 2 and 3
Basic II: modules 4, 5 and 6
Certificate Intelligent Enterprise Management: modules 24, 25 and 26
For admission to the certificate programme in Intelligent Enterprise Management you must prove a university entrance qualification that is recognised in Germany.
In addition, you need documentary proof of English language skills equating at least with level B2 (CEFR) or equivalent.
You can also take individual modules or semester certificates for your specific professional development.
Depending on the course taken, you can obtain the following degrees:
- Overall certificate
- Semester certificate
- Single certificate
This certificate programme can also be taken as an MBA programme, if you meet the required prerequisites.
The following costs will be charged depending on the selected course:
Single Modules | |
| Module 1: Management-Framework | 1000€ |
| Module 2: Communication & Soft Skills for Leadership | 590€ |
| Module 3: Marketing-Politics and Strategy | 545€ |
| Module 4: Performance and Financial Management | 1110€ |
| Module 5: Marketing: Market Research and Customer Management | 550€ |
| Module 6: Management: Economics & Quantitative Analysis | 475€ |
| Module 24: Digital Transformation and Digital Technologies | 750€ |
| Module 25: Digital Transformation and Sustainability | 750€ |
| Module 26: Digital Transformation and Business Models | 750€ |
Semester Certificates (three defined modules) | |
| Basic I: modules 1, 2 and 3 | 2100€ |
| Basic II: modules 4, 5 and 6 | 2100€ |
| Certificate Intelligent Enterprise Management: modules 24, 25 and 26 | 2100€ |
In addition, there is a social contribution of about € 149 each semester, which Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences requests separately, and a one-time fee of € 8 for the issuing of the student ID card.
You can find out about funding opportunities for continuing education in Germany here, such as tax deductibility or educational leave. The information is only available in German.
The duration and content of the programme depend on the courses you take.
You study part-time with the help of written study materials and learning software. In addition, there will be three attendance sessions per semester.
You can take the following courses:
Overall certificate:
Take all nine modules, either by completing the three semester certificates or all individual modules.
Degree:
You will receive the overall certificate after successfully completing the modules.
Semester certificate:
Three defined modules per semester
Degree:
You will receive the semester certificate after successfully completing three defined modules.
Single certificate:
One module per semester
All modules can be chosen and taken individually.
Degree:
You will receive an individual certificate after each successfully completed module.
The achievements in the certificate programme can be credited to the MBA programme when you meet the requirements for the MBA programme.
This certificate programme is offered by the Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, Zweibrücken, in cooperation with the zfh.
Professor Dr. Christine Arend-Fuchs is the course director.
Admission is possible in either summer or winter semesters
Annual application periods:
for the summer semester: beginning of November until 31st January
for the winter semester: beginning of May until 31st July

Please note that this video is in German. It gives you an overview of the concept of distance learning in the zfh university network. Be inspired and learn more about the advantages of distance learning for your career.