This English-taught Master’s programme is one of the newest additions to WHU’s Master of Science offerings and carries the school’s well-established reputation for excellence—WHU regularly ranks highly in the Financial Times listings. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for international careers by combining rigorous business training with practical, global experience.
The curriculum is structured to build on knowledge from non-business undergraduate degrees, helping students gain core and advanced business skills quickly. Key learning components include a mandatory study-abroad segment, an integrated internship, and the possibility—at selected partner institutions—of earning a full second degree, all intended to broaden your international exposure and employability.
From your first day on campus you’ll join a close-knit, international student body within WHU’s supportive, family-style atmosphere. Beyond coursework, the programme connects you to WHU’s alumni and corporate networks, offering pathways into global job markets and further professional development.
Requirements / ideal candidate
This 21-month Master of Science programme begins each September and combines on-campus teaching, practical experience and international mobility. The first two semesters are taught on campus in Vallendar, where you complete eight core modules that deliver the essential tools and frameworks of general management. You then undertake a mandatory internship to apply classroom learning in a professional setting, spend one semester at a partner university abroad, and finish with an independent Master's thesis.
The curriculum is both comprehensive and flexible: the eight core modules ensure a solid foundation across management disciplines, and you personalise your profile by selecting four electives from a dedicated programme portfolio. This mix prepares you for careers in a wide range of organisations by developing analytical capabilities, managerial decision‑making, and practical project experience. The research-focused thesis consolidates subject expertise and demonstrates your ability to investigate and solve complex business problems.
For students aiming for even greater international exposure, a double-degree pathway is available. In this option you study two semesters at selected partner institutions and graduate with a second full degree—typically an MBA—alongside your MSc. WHU maintains a global network of more than 200 partner universities, offering a broad choice of destinations and academic specialisations.
Program requirements and structure (key facts)
Admission overview
This master's looks for recent graduates with a strong academic foundation and a clear interest in international business and teamwork. Applicants should demonstrate personal commitment, a collaborative mindset, and very good English skills. The program accepts candidates from any undergraduate background provided their degree meets European credit or recognized-equivalency standards, and it favors those with some practical business exposure (short internships are acceptable). Note that the program is aimed at early-career professionals: applicants must not have more than two years of postgraduate work experience.
Application and selection steps are handled online. You must apply through the WHU Application Center. If your file passes the initial review, you will be invited to a video-recorded interview via Kira Talent. Successful candidates from that stage are then invited to a final personal interview conducted online. Required standardized test scores and proof of English proficiency must be submitted as part of the application—see the program website for the full list of accepted English tests and exact score requirements.
Key requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
30 April 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
The programme prepares graduates for entry and early-career roles in a wide range of organisations — from multinational corporations to consultancies and start-ups — by combining fundamental management training with practical experience and international exposure. WHU’s network, applied internship and semester abroad help students build professional contacts and develop the intercultural competence employers seek in global business roles.
Graduates can expect to pursue positions in areas such as general management, consulting, finance, marketing and international business development, or continue into specialised master's/doctoral tracks or MBA programmes (including via the programme’s double-degree partners).
HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) — Berlin
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts — Dortmund
Furtwangen University — Villingen-Schwenningen
Harz University of Applied Sciences — Wernigerode