Modern Continuing Education with the New Micro Degrees

Date 2026-05-26

Online, practice-oriented, and flexible: the new Micro Degrees combine learning with work and daily life

People looking to further their education today are often searching for programs that can be combined easily with work and everyday life. This is exactly where the new Micro Degrees at MCI come in. With this new format, MCI is expanding its portfolio with compact, part-time programs that combine up-to-date knowledge with maximum flexibility – ideal for anyone looking to develop their skills in a targeted way without completely reorganizing their daily routine.

A Micro Degree combines four thematically aligned Micro Credentials into a structured continuing education program worth a total of 20 ECTS credits. The programs focus on current topics in business and management, ranging from Accounting & Finance and People & Culture to Communication & Self-Management and Marketing & Management Excellence. Those seeking an even more individualized learning experience can choose “Business Administration Compact” to set their own focus areas and combine content flexibly.

One of the key advantages: the programs are delivered entirely online, making them easy to integrate into both professional and personal life. Participants study independently with academic guidance, regardless of time and location, and can determine their own learning pace. Modern learning platforms, interactive content, and practical assignments ensure that knowledge is not only taught, but can also be applied directly in practice.

The Micro Degrees are also strongly practice-oriented in terms of content. Their goal is to provide competencies that can be applied immediately in a professional environment – combined with the academic quality standards of MCI.

In addition, the programs open up long-term opportunities: the credits earned can be recognized toward selected degree programs, such as the Bachelor in General Management. This makes the Micro Degrees not only a compact continuing education format, but also a flexible building block for future academic pathways.

With its new Micro Degrees, MCI is creating a continuing education offering that rethinks modern learning: flexible, high-quality, and closely aligned with the demands of a changing world of work.

Katharina Mitterbacher
Katharina Mitterbacher Senior Office Management & Student Support
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