International Programmes 2026/2027

MBA International Management MBA International Management

Nürtingen-Geislingen University • Nürtingen

Degree
Master of Business Administration
Course location
Nürtingen
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 15 June
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
until 15 November
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

Module one: Accounting

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

Module two: Quantitative Finance

  • Quantitative Methods
  • Investment & Finance

Module three: General Management

  • Concepts General Management
  • Corporate Strategic Planning Simulation

Module four: Managing Projects and Organisations

  • Organisation and Information Management
  • Project Management

Module five: Value Chain Management

  • Marketing Management
  • Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

Module six: Managerial Economics

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics

Module seven: International Business Law

  • Commercial Law
  • International Commercial Law

Module eight: International Business & Management

  • Cases International Management
  • International Human Resource Management

Module nine: International Financial Resources

  • International Reporting and Control
  • International Business Finance

Module 10: International Value Chain Management

  • Cases International Marketing
  • Intercultural Competence

Module 11: Sustainable International Trade

  • International Economics
  • Sustainable Foreign Trade

Module 12: Strategy Cases

  • Strategic Direction / Business Transformation

Module 13: Elective (one course to be chosen from the following options)

  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Business Challenge
  • Sustainability Management
  • Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Start-Up Lessons – Business Creation
  • Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Module 14: Paper Writing

  • Preparatory seminar for the Master's thesis

Module 15: Master's thesis

Course organisation

Using teaching methods such as case studies, team exercises and excursions to international corporations, the Master's programme imparts knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

Modules in the first semester

  • Accounting
  • Quantitative Finance
  • General Management
  • Managing Projects and Organisations
  • Value Chain Management

Modules in the second semester

  • International Business & Management
  • International Financial Resources
  • International Value Chain Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Preparatory Seminar Master's thesis
  • Elective

Modules in the third semester

  • Sustainable International Trade
  • Business Strategy Cases
  • International Business Law
  • Elective
  • Master's thesis
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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
Description of other international elements

International focus & intercultural learning: students from all over the world, different cultures and a global network – ideal for an international career

Integrated internships

None

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: non-EU countries
1,500 EUR
More information on tuition fees
Please find more details on this website.
Semester contribution

There are semester enrolment fees amounting to approx. 190 EUR. The fees include a contribution for the semester ticket covering subsidised public transport in the Stuttgart metropolitan area.

Costs of living

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

The university has a scholarship programme for excellent/honour students.

https://www.hfwu.de/en/studium/financial-issues/

Academic admission requirements

The following documents must be included in the application for admission:

  1. Applicant must submit proof of a university degree or an equivalent qualification pursuant to section 59 (1) LHG ("Landeshochschulgesetz"). In the case of Bachelor’s degrees with less than 210 ECTS credit points but no less than 180 ECTS credits points, the admissions committee will check if the qualification set by the admission requirements is met.
  2. Résumé (CV) in tabular form
  3. Letter of motivation in English (one page maximum)
  4. Proof of completed professional training (if applicable), work experience, placements
  5. Proof of language skills (English B2 & German A1)

The university may ask applicants to submit documents as original copies or as certified copies. If documents are not in German or English, a translation into German or English by a sworn or court-certified translator or institution must be submitted.

German language skills
A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
Language requirements exemptions
Please find details on the course website.
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 15 June
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
until 15 November
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

Depending on individual residency and/or work permit

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market.
Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 EUR per month. Private housing can be found on the Internet at:

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Available, but limited

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Specialist counselling

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