Overview
This English-taught Master of Arts in Business Administration offers a contemporary management education that balances traditional business disciplines with topics directly relevant to today’s industries. Courses cover interpersonal and organisational subjects such as collaboration, corporate social responsibility and organisational behaviour, alongside core areas like strategic management, marketing and economics.
The programme combines subject-focused modules with electives that let you broaden your expertise and explore new fields. Its skills- and project-oriented approach helps MBA students develop intercultural, communication, negotiation and leadership abilities through presentations, group projects and an optional internship. Graduates are prepared to view corporate challenges from multiple perspectives and to make well-rounded, sustainable managerial decisions.
Students may also select a specialised focus. The General Management track deepens management knowledge with modules on finance and on process or supply chain management. The Executive MBA option is designed specifically for professionals who already have management experience and are aiming to advance to the next stage of their careers.
Program components and requirements (concise)
This three-semester Master's pathway combines core management theory with practical experience to prepare you for leadership roles across industries. In the first semester you build foundations in management, economics, organisational behaviour, ethics, HR, and finance, plus an applied project or internship to connect theory with workplace practice. The second semester emphasises trust and collaboration, marketing, strategy, and operations (process, quality, service and supply chain), together with scientific writing and a master’s seminar to prepare you for research and the thesis. The final semester is devoted to electives and completion of the master’s thesis.
The programme balances functional depth (finance, marketing, operations) with people-centred subjects (organisational behaviour, CSR, international HR) so you graduate with both analytical and interpersonal leadership capabilities. Internships and the applied project develop real-world problem solving, while the scientific writing / seminar and thesis demonstrate your ability to conduct independent research and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Key modules (by semester)
Learning outcomes
This executive-format Master's concentrates on strategic leadership and advanced managerial skills tailored to experienced professionals. The first semester focuses on strategy and leadership, motivation and organisational behaviour, corporate finance and accounting, plus contemporary topics such as big data, agile leadership, AI and machine learning. An internship and the option to take a cross-programme elective broaden practical exposure and interdisciplinary learning. The second semester deepens marketing, process and quality management, service design and Six Sigma, alongside modules on ethical leadership and social trust.
The final semester centres on the master’s thesis, where you synthesise strategic, technical and ethical insights into a research project or applied study. The curriculum is designed to strengthen strategic decision-making, data-informed management, and ethical leadership — equipping you to lead complex organisations in digitally driven and global environments.
Key modules (by semester)
Learning outcomes
This program seeks candidates who combine a completed undergraduate education with practical professional experience and a clear motivation for advancing in business and management. Admissions will evaluate your academic background, at least two years of relevant work experience, and personal statement to understand your career goals and fit for the curriculum. Your CV should summarize your employment history and responsibilities so the admissions committee can verify the stated experience.
You will also need to supply documents for language ability and identity verification. Prepare official evidence of your English proficiency, your secondary school certificate along with your bachelor’s diploma, and a copy of your passport or ID. If your documents are not in the program’s working language, you may be asked to provide certified translations — check the specific document submission guidelines for international applicants.
Required application documents:
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 gain broad management competencies—strategic management, marketing, finance, operations and CSR—preparing them for leadership roles such as project manager, operations or supply chain manager, marketing manager, or management consultant. The programme’s emphasis on practical projects, electives and an optional internship helps build applicable skills and a professional network, easing transition into management positions in industry, services and consulting.
The EMBA track is specifically aimed at experienced professionals seeking career advancement into senior leadership or executive roles. Alumni can expect opportunities to move into higher responsibility positions, pursue specialist leadership roles in finance or operations, or leverage their skills to start ventures or consult for organisations focused on sustainable and well-balanced managerial decision-making.
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Furtwangen University — Villingen-Schwenningen
Harz University of Applied Sciences — Wernigerode