General Management

Program overview

This English‑taught Master’s in General Management, delivered at the Bergholz‑Rehbrücke campus in Germany, provides a comprehensive foundation across the main functional areas of business management. The curriculum covers finance and controlling, accounting and the legal context of international commerce, personnel and leadership issues, as well as marketing, sales and procurement. Strategic topics—including crisis management—are addressed alongside contemporary themes such as digital transformation, business process management and entrepreneurship.

The program emphasizes both managerial capabilities and intercultural competence. You will work on leadership and negotiation skills, learn design thinking methods, and study international management and intercultural communication to prepare for roles in multinational or global environments. An optional project module offers the chance to apply theory to practice, making this degree suitable for students aiming for career paths in management, consulting, finance, marketing, HR or business development.

Core modules / focus areas

• Financial Management: financing, investment and controlling
• Accounting & Legal Environment of International Business
• Leadership and Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Sales; Procurement and Business Development
• Strategic Management and topical issues (including crisis management)
• Management Skills and Negotiations
• Digital Transformation, Business Process Management & Entrepreneurship
• International Management, Intercultural Communication & Design Thinking
• Project Module (optional)

Curriculum overview

The programme’s full course organisation and detailed module list are published in the programme PDF (see the linked document). That official document sets out how the master’s is structured across semesters, the sequence of taught units, assessment formats and the requirements for the final research or practical project.

What international students should expect

Although the precise titles and semester breakdowns are provided in the PDF, the curriculum is designed to develop advanced management knowledge and transferable skills. Students can expect a mix of taught modules and a capstone element (thesis, research project or applied consulting assignment), assessments combining examinations and coursework, and opportunities to tailor study through electives or specialisation tracks described in the programme documentation.

Key learning outcomes (typical)

• Mastery of core management concepts and frameworks to analyse organisational problems
• Ability to apply quantitative and qualitative methods for managerial decision‑making
• Development of leadership, communication and teamwork skills in international business contexts
• Capacity to design and complete an independent research or applied project that integrates theory and practice

Requirements & where to find them

• The PDF contains the official list of entry requirements, module descriptions, ECTS credits and exam regulations — consult it for exact details.
• International applicants should review the programme document for information on application documents, language proof, prerequisite qualifications, and any assessment or interview stages.
• Prepare standard application materials commonly requested by master’s programmes (degree certificate and transcripts, CV, motivation letter, language certificate, and references) and confirm specifics in the PDF.

Graduates are prepared for managerial and leadership roles across functions such as finance, marketing, operations, procurement and business development. The mix of strategic, financial and digital competencies also supports transitions into consulting, project management or entrepreneurial ventures.

The programme’s part-time-friendly schedule and emphasis on applied skills make it particularly suitable for professionals aiming to progress into senior specialist or management positions while continuing to work.