MBA in General Management

Program overview

This English-taught general management master’s program in the field of Business Administration combines core business fundamentals with applied, international management training. It is designed to give students a broad managerial toolkit—covering accounting and finance basics, economics and law, as well as research and simulation-based practice—while developing leadership, communication and ethical decision-making skills for cross-border business environments.

Curriculum highlights

The curriculum begins with basic modules such as Business Simulation, Foundations of Business Administration, Accounting Basics, Finance Basics, Foundations of Economics, Business Law Basics and Research Skills With Business Cases. Main subjects deepen international and managerial competencies and include International Marketing, International Supply Chain Management, Applied Leadership, Social Competence, International Communication Competence, Business Ethics, International Finance, International Accounting and Controlling, Managerial Decisions, International Strategic Management I, Company Projects, International Strategic Management II, Project Management, Digital Business and Sustainable Management. During the full study period students must also select two electives from options including Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Organisational Change, Culture, and Leadership, HR Management, Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Negotiations and Information Technology & Systems.

Practical and international focus

The program places strong emphasis on hands-on learning—company projects, project management training and business simulation are integrated into the programme—so you gain applied experience alongside theoretical knowledge. With modules on social competence and international communication, the course is geared toward preparing graduates for managerial roles in multinational and cross-cultural settings.

Study requirements (concise)

• Complete the basic subject modules: Business Simulation; Foundations of Business Administration; Accounting Basics; Finance Basics; Foundations of Economics; Business Law Basics; Research Skills With Business Cases.
• Complete the main subject modules: International Marketing; International Supply Chain Management; Applied Leadership; Social Competence; International Communication Competence; Business Ethics; International Finance; International Accounting and Controlling; Managerial Decisions; International Strategic Management I & II; Company Projects; Project Management; Digital Business; Sustainable Management.
• Take two electives during the entire study period (choose from Portfolio Management; Derivatives; Business Valuation; Organisational Change, Culture, and Leadership; HR Management; Tourism Management; Entrepreneurship; Business Negotiations; Information Technology & Systems).
• Participate in integrated practical elements such as company projects, project management and business simulation.

Curriculum overview

This MBA in General Management is delivered as a tailored programme with two entry tracks and two pacing options. Applicants who already hold a business or management-related degree follow the MBA Business Background track, which moves directly into advanced management modules and can be completed in either an intensive mode (semesters 1–2) or a standard mode (semesters 1–3). Applicants from non-management disciplines (for example IT, architecture, engineering) enter the MBA Non‑Business Background track: they begin with a foundational semester covering core functional business subjects, a business simulation, and an introduction to case-study methods, then progress to the same advanced management modules. The Non‑Business track runs intensive (semesters 1–3) or standard (semesters 1–4).

Key modules and learning outcomes

Core modules for students without prior business training focus on fundamentals: core functional subjects in business, experiential learning via a business simulation, and structured introduction to case-study analysis. All students then move into the Advanced Studies package, which comprises the programme’s in-depth management courses (the detailed module descriptions are provided in the full module overview). Across both tracks students develop practical decision‑making skills through simulations and case work, gain a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, and build advanced management competencies required for leadership and strategic roles.

Requirements (concise)

• Two entry tracks: Business Background (for applicants with prior management/business studies); Non‑Business Background (for applicants from non‑management fields such as IT, engineering, architecture).
• Modes and duration:
  • Business Background: intensive = semesters 1–2; standard = semesters 1–3.
  • Non‑Business Background: semester 1 = Basic Studies (core subjects, simulation, case methods); then Advanced Studies: intensive = semesters 1–3; standard = semesters 1–4.
• Module overview distinguishes Basic Studies (for Non‑Business entrants) and Advanced Studies (starting point for Business Background entrants).

Graduates are prepared for management and leadership roles across functional areas such as marketing, finance, supply chain, project management and digital business. The combination of core management knowledge, applied projects and intercultural training equips alumni to work in international companies, consultancies, entrepreneurial ventures or to advance within their current organisations.

The part-time-friendly evening format and practical company projects also support professionals who wish to upskill while continuing to work, facilitating a transition into higher-responsibility roles or cross-functional positions.