Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring

Master of Science (MSc)

Master in Corporate Performance & RestructuringMSc

The part-time Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring (MSc) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is aimed at specialists and managers who want to provide strategic and operational support to companies undergoing transformation– and who want to make them fit for the future through thorough analysis and sustainable solutions.   

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

60 ECTS

Language

German

Duration

Part-time | 4 Semesters

Tuition Fee

€35,500

+ €400 enrolment fee

Application deadline

15 September 2026

Start Date

26 October 2026

The part-time Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring (MSc) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is aimed at specialists and managers who want to provide strategic and operational support to companies undergoing transformation– and who want to make them fit for the future through thorough analysis and sustainable solutions.   

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FOCUS & FORMAT

Target Group

Specialists and managers with ambition in consulting or management positions who want to expand their expertise in restructuring and performance management. 

Study Model

The study model is a part-time block model with attendance and self-study phases. The six block weeks of the programme take place on the campus in Frankfurt am Main. 

FOCUS & FORMAT

Target Group

Specialists and managers with ambition in consulting or management positions who want to expand their expertise in restructuring and performance management. 

Study Model

The study model is a part-time block model with attendance and self-study phases. The six block weeks of the programme take place on the campus in Frankfurt am Main. 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

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  1. Excellent expertise from academically recognised lecturers and specialists from leading companies.
  2. Practical relevance through working with real case studies and best practices.
  3. Modern curriculum with current, continously evolving topics.
  4. Flexibility and work-study balance through compact block structure & self-study phases.
  5. Strong network through access to the CPR Club, industry events and lifelong learning offers.

Application Process

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Apply Online

Submit all required documents conveniently via our online portal.
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Document Review

We check whether your profile matches the Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring programme.
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Interview

Show your suitability for the programme in a personal interview with Frankfurt School.
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Decision

You will then be informed via email of our final decision regarding admission.

Admission Requirements

As an applicant, you can be admitted to the Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring if you:

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  1. Hold a higher education entrance qualification as well as a first professional academic or vocational degree. Professionally qualified applicants must also pass an aptitude test.
  2. Achieve a total of 300 ECTS credits with the master’s degree. Missing credits (up to 60 ECTS) may be compensated through recognition of professional experience or other achievements, such as bridge modules.
  3. Have at least one year of qualified, study-relevant professional experience.
  4. Have very good German language skills (at least level C1).
  5. Successfully complete the selection process, including the admission interview.

DISCOUNT

Early Bird

Apply by 31 May 2026
For complete applications submitted by this date
Secure €3,500

DISCOUNT

Early Bird

Apply by 31 May 2026
For complete applications submitted by this date
Secure €3,500

Curriculum

During the intensive intensive weeks, you will acquire a comprehensive set of tools and skills to analyse business models and future-proof companies. The programme provides and deepens comprehensive expertise in data analytics, performance measurement, value improvement, change and turnaround management, strategy development and the legal aspects of restructuring. Communication and leadership are also crucial for successful change. Therefore, you will also engage intensively with successful practitioners to explore the role of a leader.

 

Learning Goals

Graduates have a clear understanding of and comprehensive knowledge of the business expertise and methods used to analyse processes in companies and to identify and implement potential for change and improvement. They have a comprehensive knowledge regarding the parameters and instruments necessary for the requirements of further development processes and restructuring in companies.

Graduates are able to conduct complex analyses of a company's current and future performance and competitiveness and develop solution concepts based on these analyses.

Graduates are able to communicate professionally and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, including virtually.

Graduates accompany and manage companies in corporate performance, change processes and restructuring. They recognise the framework and limits of their professional actions based on their theoretical and methodological knowledge and reflect on their decisions.

Financing

Consider your studies an investment in your professional future. As an internationally renowned business school, we offer you not only an excellent learning environment but also outstanding career prospects. We are happy to advise you individually on our payment options. Tuition fees are generally paid on a semester basis.

In addition you have the following options: 

  • Payment in instalments (plus 5 %)  
  • Advance payment with 5 % discount  
  • Employer financing  
  • KfW student loan  
  • Reverse generation contract (Brain Capital)  
  • Frankfurt School merit and need-based scholarships (e.g. Corporate Governance Scholarship) 
  • External scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium)
Financing options

SPECIFIC FINANCING OPTIONS

Students of the Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring benefit from tailored funding opportunities, providing flexible and accessible financial support throughout their studies.

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The Corporate Governance Scholarship is aimed at students with an interest in corporate governance and a corresponding master thesis, supported by the Corporate Governance Institute. Please note the application deadline.

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Brain Capital funds follow the Reverse Generation Contract (UGV): graduates repay a fixed income percentage only after finishing studies and reaching the minimum income threshold.

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The KfW Student Loan offers €100–650 monthly, no collateral, income-independent, for eligible students in Germany, with disbursement, grace and repayment phases.

Class Profile
Overview
Intake 2025

42

Participants

26

Average age
Degrees
Intake 2025

52 %

Business Administration

26 %

Economics

7 %

Management

15 %

Others
Industries
Intake 2025

26 %

Banks

21 %

Companies

21 %

Auditing

12 %

Others
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Brochure

Would you like to learn more about the Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring? Simply fill in the form and receive our detailed brochure with all the information about the programme, its structure and your career opportunities.

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FAQ about Master in Corporate Performance & Restructuring

The programme is designed to be part-time. The courses usually take place on Frankfurt School campus in six block weeks (monday - saturday). Depending on the degree programme, there are also some online teaching units and project-based self-study phases. This allows you to combine your studies perfectly with a (full-time) job. 

Yes, Frankfurt School awards various scholarships to high-achieving and committed applicants, such as the Corporate Governance Diversity Scholarship. In addition, we are happy to support and advise you in your search for other funding options – including education funds, external scholarships or funding programs. 

We are happy to provide an initial, individual assessment of your documents. Please send them by e-mail to masters@fs.de or use the CV Check on our website. Please note that the final admission decision will only be made once your complete application has been received.

The course is taught in German. The minimum requirement for participation is therefore language level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Please submit appropriate proof if German is not your native language and/or you did not complete your first degree in German. 

The assessments for the self-study phases are conducted through online quizzes. The questions are based on the preparatory literature of each module.

The assessments during the on-campus phases consist of written assignments, individual or group presentations, case studies or written exams, which take place at the end of each block week.

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We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal. Our recruitment team is happy to assist should you have questions.

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