This part-time Master of Science in Management is built for ambitious young professionals and high-potential students who want to advance their management knowledge without pausing their careers. The curriculum is delivered in English and focuses on core business administration topics, enabling you to deepen your academic foundation while continuing to work. The format is designed to open new career pathways by combining rigorous master‑level content with the flexibility needed by employed learners.
The programme balances on‑campus intensity with weekend-based teaching: you attend seven to eight lecture weekends per year and are required on the Leipzig campus for two residential weeks annually. You can choose a study location that fits your life—Leipzig, Cologne or Munich—and timetables are arranged to be compatible with professional commitments. The intake is in September, the standard duration is two years, and if your workload makes the pace too fast you may extend your studies to 30 months at no extra cost.
Key facts and study requirements
Programme structure and flexibility This part-time MSc is built to fit around a working career while letting you tailor study to your goals. The curriculum is organised into three connected segments — Welcome Weeks, General Management Essentials, and General Management Deep Dives — so you can build a strong management foundation and then specialise where it matters most. Regardless of which city you study in, the programme always begins with Welcome Weeks on the Leipzig campus to introduce you to the school community, faculty and peers through intercultural team-building and networking activities.
Core modules and expected learning outcomes The General Management Essentials form the programme’s academic backbone and are organised around three pillars: Business Administration & Economics, Leadership & Reflection, and Entrepreneurship & Disruption. Together these areas develop your core management knowledge (finance, strategy, operations and economics), increase leadership effectiveness and self-awareness, and foster an entrepreneurial, innovation-oriented mindset that prepares you to lead and adapt in changing business environments.
Specialisation (Deep Dives) and career alignment After the essentials, you choose two out of four Deep Dive tracks to gain specialist skills aligned with your career ambitions: Strategic Management (business development and innovation), Financial Decision Making (advanced finance and advisory roles), Transformation Management (leading change and digital/organisational transformation), and International Experience (global business perspectives and cross‑cultural problem solving). The career development team and faculty will help you pick the combination that best advances your professional path. You can also broaden or deepen your profile by adding courses from other Deep Dives, taking extra courses during a semester abroad, or joining an international study trip.
Study format and student life considerations Classes are designed for working professionals: modules run once a month on weekends over a two‑year period at the chosen study location (Leipzig, Munich, or Cologne), comprising 14–16 weekend blocks (Friday–Sunday). In addition, four residential weeks take place in Leipzig. This rhythm provides continuous, manageable engagement each semester while preserving work–study balance and creating sustained opportunities for peer networking and practical application.
Key programme requirements and structure (concise)
This part-time MSc in Management requires applicants to hold a relevant undergraduate degree and to have some professional experience. In addition to academic and work credentials, applicants must submit a standardized test score—either a GMAT or the programme’s own entry exam.
If your bachelor’s was earned outside Germany, make sure it is considered equivalent to a degree in business administration; many international applicants find it helpful to have official transcripts and certified translations ready. Also plan ahead for the GMAT or the HHL entry test, as arranging test dates and preparation time can affect your application timeline.
Winter Semester (International)
30 June 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
30 June 2026
The part-time MSc in Management is designed for early-career professionals aiming to accelerate into leadership, strategy, consulting, finance, business development or entrepreneurial roles while remaining in employment. The programme’s combination of core management fundamentals and specialised Deep Dive tracks enables graduates to target specific functional careers—e.g., Strategic Management for business development and corporate strategy, Financial Decision Making for finance and advisory roles, Transformation Management for innovation and change leadership, and International Experience for roles with global scope.
Graduates benefit from HHL’s alumni network and career development support, which can help with promotions, career pivots and access to recruiting opportunities in consultancy, corporate management, finance and start-ups. The part-time format particularly suits those seeking immediate applicability of learning to their current workplace while building credentials for senior roles over time.
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