Hybrid, Part-Time MBA for Working Professionals

Program overview

This English-language, hybrid part-time Master of Arts in Business Administration responds to the urgent challenges facing tomorrow’s leaders — digitalisation and AI, global competitiveness, and corporate resilience. Delivered by WFI – Ingolstadt School of Management at the Catholic University of Eichstätt‑Ingolstadt (recognised as Germany’s most popular university by the StudyCheck.de Award), the programme is built for ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their careers while continuing full-time work.

What you will experience

Students join a selective cohort of working managers and future executives in a flexible hybrid format that blends online learning with on-site sessions and two intensive business immersions: one in Silicon Valley (USA) to study leading tech and innovation practices, and a second in Germany focused on companies that have achieved global growth. The curriculum emphasizes broad, general-management competence rather than a narrow functional focus, combining scientific foundations with applied, real-world exposure. Teaching is provided by internationally recognised academics and business leaders, with a strong emphasis on ethics, sustainability, international orientation and networking.

Who it’s for and outcomes

The programme is aimed at managers and professionals from any industry — including junior and senior managers, entrepreneurs and the self-employed — who seek top-management roles or accelerated career development. Graduates gain a holistic management perspective, practical insights from company visits, and access to a powerful international network that links theory to practice.

Requirements

• First university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• Good command of English
• A prior degree in business administration is not required

Program overview This hybrid, part-time MBA program is designed for experienced working professionals who want to broaden their management capabilities while continuing their careers. The curriculum emphasizes general management and “breadth” — combining coursework, blended learning, experiential activities and global immersions to develop the mindset and practical tools needed to tackle complex, rapidly changing business challenges.

Key modules and learning outcomes The syllabus covers core management themes including Management & Strategy; Innovation & Sustainability; Digitalisation & AI; Economics & Finance; and Managing Products & Services, alongside an Impact Project and a Master’s thesis. Through these modules students gain a holistic understanding of business administration and are prepared to take on leadership roles across functions and sectors. Graduates should be able to lead cross-functional teams, manage products and processes, and apply strategic, digital and sustainability-minded solutions in both national and international, profit and non-profit organisations.

Format and international exposure Learning combines in-person intensive teaching blocks with blended/out-of-class activities so participants can balance study and work. The programme includes business immersions in Silicon Valley (USA) and in Germany to provide direct exposure to different innovation ecosystems and networking opportunities. The course is delivered as an independent component of the faculty at WFI – Ingolstadt School of Management (Catholic University of Eichstätt‑Ingolstadt).

Program structure and credit details (concise)

• 14 teaching modules total
• Each module is worth 5 ECTS (total from modules = 14 × 5 = 70 ECTS)
• Each module comprises four days of teaching and may include several sub-topics; learning is blended (in-person + digital/out-of-class work)
• Curriculum elements: coursework, global business immersions, out-of-class activities, Impact Project, Master’s thesis
• Emphasis on breadth/general management comparable to top MBA programmes, aimed at preparing students for senior management and leadership positions

Graduates are prepared for mid- to senior-level management and leadership roles across industries, including positions that require managing digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, or cross-functional teams. The programme’s general-management orientation enables career mobility across functions and sectors, including for-profit and non-profit organisations.

The international immersions, executive networking events and applied impact project/master’s thesis also enhance practical experience and employer visibility, helping participants accelerate career progression while maintaining their current employment.