The MAS Applied History is aimed at people from a wide range of industries and fields of activity who wish to broaden their horizons and attend an internationally oriented continuing education, further training course. Participants may be employed by banks and insurance companies, work in education and research, in business, medicine, healthcare or social services, in the service sector or in media and culture.

Classes for the MAS Applied History are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays, although not weekly. There are also summer schools lasting several days (2nd to 4th semester).

The MAS Applied History Master's program comprises compulsory, optional and school modules. The compulsory modules include the introductory module, modules on history and politics, history and religion, history and economics, history and media, transatlantic relations, major historiography, terrorism and violence, history and the environment, and megatrends. Optional modules include topics such as Monarchy Today, Language of Culture, History and Psychology, World Perspectives, History of National Socialism, Cultures of Remembrance and the Swiss Financial Center. Furthermore, summer schools are organized in various international cities, such as Cuba, Greece, Warsaw, Prague, Krakow and Tokyo.

The MAS Applied History consists of 33 modules spread over four semesters. These modules are made up of compulsory modules and elective modules, as well as schools, such as trips to Cuba or Krakow lasting several days. The Master's thesis is also written in the fourth semester.

Admission to the MAS in Applied History requires a university degree at Master's level as well as several years of professional experience. Persons with a Bachelor's degree and qualified professional experience may be admitted in exceptional cases by the Director of Studies.

The MAS in Applied History is usually completed within four semesters.