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German language instruction is integrated in the curriculum.
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Tuition fees for the four-semester programme currently amount to 13,800 EUR in total.
Our two-year MBA is a full-time course of study that leads to a general management degree with an emphasis on finance.
The MBA is the only English-taught international full-time MBA programme in Germany with a dedicated focus on financial management.
The programme offers an optional Dual Degree from USC Australia – without prolonging your studies!
Programme history
For German students, our MBA programme offers a unique opportunity to benefit from a modern curriculum and simultaneously, from a friendly, cross-cultural and international learning environment.
Our target group
We target young professionals with proven intellectual vitality and leadership potential.
This makes our MBA unique!
Applications are welcomed from graduates from all academic disciplines with two years of relevant work experience.
If you are interested in general management and finance, have an entrepreneurial spirit, are globally-minded and ambitious, our MBA programme Financial Management could be just right for you. Our internationally accredited MBA programme is designed to promote the knowledge and skills of graduate students seeking leadership responsibilities in the area of financial management and to enhance their social, technical and IT-management competencies.
The aim of the programme is to enable our financial management graduates to ultimately hold a CFO position.
Specialities of the MBA programme
The traditional orientation week for our freshers is rounded off with a team-building event and a factory-tour of a regional "hidden champion". Further highlights are field trips to famous German companies and the multi-day academic excursion to a European financial centre that bridges theory with practice. These events form an integral part of the curriculum. The activities invariably promote our students' networking skills and integration into the German job market, and they ultimately connect our graduates with future employers.
For more information, please consult our website or take a look at our flyer and the brochure of the MBA programme.
The MBA Financial Management programme is divided into four semester and consists of five pillars:
The programme has six base modules that cover mainstream topics of general management:
Five core modules form the specialisation in financial management:
Electives allow students to specialise in areas of particular interest and thereby to develop expertise with career ambitions in mind. In order to allow a special focus, students select four modules out of a choice of currently 16 electives.
Core and base modules are credited with five ECTS. Electives are credited with three ECTS.
In the first two semesters, foreign students take German language classes, so they are able to communicate confidently after one year. German natives are able to enrol in French, Spanish or other language classes.
In the third semester, students complete a five month internship at an index-listed company in Europe/Germany (member of Euro Stoxx, DAX30, M-DAX, S-DAX or TecDAX).
The application and transfer courses are as follows:
These courses ensure a smooth transition between theory and practice, and they are enhanced by the internship, field trips, and academic excursions.
Having successfully participated in the requisite modules, you will be able to focus on your Master's thesis in the fourth semester. Many students choose to conduct research on an innovative theme in one of their courses, while others prefer a topic relating to their tasks at their internship company. The time allocated for the Master's thesis is four months.
An internship at a German company (no work permit required) is an integral part of the study programme and is scheduled for the third semester. During the internship, students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills obtained in the programme as well as to become familiar with German business customs. The internship lasts 20 weeks. German students who have never studied or worked abroad are encouraged to do the internship abroad.
The programme has developed a large internship database, and substantial contact data will be provided upon request.
Tuition fees for the four-semester programme currently amount to 13,800 EUR in total.
Enrolment fee: approx. 130 EUR per semester
We recommend budgeting at least 800 EUR per month for general living expenses. This includes the costs for accommodation, travel and food, clothing, learning material, health insurance, mobile phone, and expenses for recreational activities.
Limited opportunities exist for talented students with excellent grades. More detailed information can be found here: https://www.coburg-university.de/academic-studies/support-for-international-students/before-you-arrive/scholarships.html.
Applicants to the Coburg MBA must have these requirements:
Application Process
Required Documents
The required documents include:
Acceptance and Confirmation
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year. Candidates will generally be given notification on the status of their application within two weeks. Once accepted, students have one month to confirm their places.
Kindly complete the online application, upload all required documents and send it to us online.
We have a three-step admissions process:
The costs for the VPD will be reimbursed after successful enrolment.
Note: After arrival in Germany, applicants must present their original certificates and documents (no copies) to confirm their enrolment in the MBA programme.
Applicants must demonstrate their command of English by submitting the results of one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS or PTE. This only applies if you attended a non-English undergraduate programme.
The following are the required minimum scores:
To obtain information about these tests, see: www.toefl.org. or www.ielts.org or www.pearsonpte.com.
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Summer semester:
Fill in the online application form, upload all required documents and send your application to us online.
There are job opportunities in the city of Coburg. However, please be aware that this is a full-time programme and that the schedule is structured accordingly.
The integrated internship in the third semester is usually financially compensated.
Students who exhibit competitive academic performance may serve as tutors/teaching assistants in our programme.
We provide on-campus housing facilities for our incoming students from abroad. Five modern student residences with around 500 apartments with kitchens and bathrooms are available on the main campus. The rent is around 200-350 EUR per month. The room rate includes free Internet access.
You can find more information about the student residences in Coburg on the website of "Studentenwerk Oberfranken".
For information on private housing, see: http://www.studenten-wg.de.
Coburg University offers an English-speaking career counselling service that supports all international students with individual coaching sessions, CV advice and general lectures on graduate student career matters. As all students in the programme have to do a mandatory internship, our close relations to local and national employers are a big advantage for our international students.
The special character of our university
By 2021, the Free State of Bavaria had invested a total of 65 million EUR in the expansion of the main campus.
The 41,000 residents of Coburg are proud of their city and their university. They take part in the cultural and social life of the city. Given Coburg's architectural and scenic beauty, the fact that it has the second highest density of industry in Europe is surprising. There is a large number of medium-sized engineering companies and automotive suppliers as well as a lively creative scene. Additionally, Germany's largest car insurer has its headquarters in Coburg. The future has already begun in Coburg. The professors and the students of Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts are a part of this accomplishment.
The city of Coburg is an ideal location for students who wish to combine quality of life with a high learning quality. Charming café-lined squares characterise the town centre. There are four castles in Coburg within a small radius. Visible from afar, the fortress proudly stands high above Coburg. Because of its dominant position, its size, and its historical significance, Veste Coburg is often referred to as "The crown of Franconia." The medieval complex in a unique park landscape is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Germany. Ehrenburg Castle in Coburg's town centre is considered to have been an important place for German nobility. The dukes resided there for almost four centuries. In Callenberg Castle, you can see how the dukes of the 19th century lived. The British Queen Victoria, who was married to Coburg's Prince Albert, once said of Rosenau Castle, "If I were not who I am, I would have my real home here."
The cultural diversity of Coburg is a hallmark of the city. Students are offered a wide variety of recreational, sporting, and cultural activities during their studies in Coburg. With its location in central Germany, major cities are easily reachable by train, bus, or car.
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