This English-taught Executive MBA (Master of Arts) is tailored for experienced professionals in the field of Business Administration who are already working in management roles or who aim to move into higher leadership positions. The programme helps participants build on existing managerial skills and prepares them for new career opportunities by combining advanced management theory with practical, real-world application.
You will learn to respond to changing business environments in an agile, forward-looking and innovative way, with a strong emphasis on making sustainable and effective management decisions. The curriculum pays close attention to entrepreneurial contexts and ethical considerations, enabling you to lead responsibly while driving long-term organisational success.
For international students, the programme offers transferable leadership and strategic skills that apply across industries and markets, helping broaden career perspectives and enhance executive-level impact.
Requirements (concise)
This Executive MBA in General Management is structured to build a broad, practice-oriented skill set across two semesters. The first term concentrates on core managerial domains—strategy, people, finance and digital technologies—while also offering an elective from another programme or school and a practical internship to apply learning in real-world settings. The second term deepens expertise in marketing, process and quality management, and collaborative leadership, and culminates in a supervised master’s thesis and seminar.
The programme balances conceptual frameworks (strategic management, organisational behaviour, corporate finance) with contemporary tools and methods (big data, AI/ML, agile leadership, Six Sigma). It places strong emphasis on leadership, ethical decision-making and teamwork, preparing students to lead cross-functional initiatives in international business environments.
These elements together equip international students for leadership roles in globally oriented organisations, combining academic rigour with applied experience.
Admissions are based on a combination of prior academic achievement and professional leadership experience, supported by standard application documents. You will need to demonstrate a completed undergraduate education of sufficient length, practical managerial experience, language ability in English, and provide personal identification and motivational materials.
Key supporting documents include a personal statement explaining your reasons for pursuing this Executive MBA and a current CV outlining your work history and responsibilities. The secondary school certificate and a copy of your passport or ID are requested to verify identity and prior education. If your documents are not in the program’s working language, plan to provide certified translations; also check with admissions about which English language proofs they accept and whether exemptions apply.
Before applying, make sure all records are clear, legible and up to date. Reach out to the admissions office if you have questions about acceptable forms of English certification or how managerial experience is assessed (e.g., titles, responsibilities, full‑time vs. part‑time).
Required application documents and qualifications:
Winter Semester (International)
15 August 2026
Summer Semester (International)
1 February 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 October 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
1 April 2026
Graduates strengthen their readiness for higher-responsibility roles across industries—such as senior management, corporate strategy, business development, consulting and entrepreneurial leadership. The programme’s mix of strategic, financial, digital and ethical training prepares participants to lead transformation initiatives and take on cross‑functional executive positions.
Because the EMBA is specifically designed for professionals with managerial experience, alumni typically use the qualification to accelerate promotions, transition into broader leadership roles or launch and scale entrepreneurial ventures while bringing an internationally informed perspective.
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