International Programmes 2023/2024

MBA International Business Management & Leadership MBA International Business Management & Leadership

Kempten University of Applied Sciences • Kempten (Allgäu)

Degree
Master of Business Administration
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All seminars are conducted in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Mode of study
Hybrid
Programme duration
2 semesters, 3 semesters, 4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Decide for yourself whether you would prefer to complete your MBA studies in two to three semesters (full time) or four semesters (part time).

The programme is structured in such a way that you can also complete the MBA alongside a full-time job. The lectures take place (mainly) at the weekends.

  • Weekend blocks: usually Friday to Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Introductory weeks: two weeks at the beginning of the programme, daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Study abroad: two weeks in Cape Town, three weeks in Bangkok or eight weeks in Brisbane
  • Project week: usually once from Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

If you miss a seminar, that’s no problem: as we run several MBA classes at the same time, there is the possibility to catch up on seminars.

Application deadline

General application deadline

  • 15 July for the winter semester (starts in September)
  • 15 January for the summer semester (starts in March)

Application deadline for international applicants without a residence in Germany

  • 31 May for the winter semester (starts in September)
  • 30 November for the summer semester (starts in March)
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

18,900 EUR for the complete full-time study programme (including services for international students)

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Are you looking for an international accredited MBA programme in Germany that will support you in your international career?

The Kempten MBA has been successfully carried out for almost 21 years. Through the international focus of the Kempten MBA programme, you will be perfectly equipped to successfully perform in an international business environment or apply for a job in one of Germany’s world market leading companies. The stay abroad in Australia, South Africa or Thailand will be an integral part of your studies.

Overview:

  • EFMD accredited MBA: International accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Education (EFMD)
  • Full-time (two to three semesters) or part-time (four semesters)
  • Tracks: General Management, International Supply Chain Management, International Sales Management
  • Language: English
  • International students share all classes with German students.
  • Start: September or March
  • Fees: 18,900 EUR

Further information:
 www.kempten-business-school.de

www.mba-kempten.de
info@mba-kempten.de

Course organisation

Participants in the International Business Management & Leadership MBA programme have a variety of different scheduling options to individually customise the MBA programme. The standard option is to study our programme on a full-time basis for 15 months, including the Master's thesis. You can start either in September or in March.

You will join different part-time MBA groups for the seminars. Since most classes are offered at least twice per year, MBA participants can also set up an individual schedule and a mixture between part-time and full-time studies. Most classes are at the weekend, as we mix German part-time and international full-time students in our classes.

During the week, you will work on your assignments or participate in German classes or internships. Should you not be able to attend certain seminars for professional, family or personal reasons, these courses can be taken with one of our parallel MBA groups or retaken during a subsequent semester.

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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
  • Specialist literature in other languages
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Two major courses of the MBA programme will be taught during the two-week international modules that take place at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business in South Africa. Alternatively, participants can choose a three-week or four-week stay at the Royal National Institute of Development Administration in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, there is the possibility to choose an eight-week course at our partner university, the QUT Brisbane Graduate School of Business, part of the Queensland University of Technology (Australia).

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
Yes, compulsory
Types of online learning elements
  • Access to databases with study material
  • Chats (with lecturers and other students)
  • Discussion forums and / or groups
  • Online sessions
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

18,900 EUR for the complete full-time study programme (including services for international students)

Semester contribution

Included in the tuition fee

Costs of living

Housing costs: about 300 – 400 EUR
Total cost of living: about 800 – 1,000 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Applicants for the MBA course must have successfully completed a degree-level course of study at a university or equivalent institute of higher education and require a minimum of two years of employment.

Language requirements

As the seminars are conducted in English, participants will need a good level of proficiency in the English language:

TOEFL test minimum score 80 (Internet-based) or IELTS test minimum band 6.5

Application deadline

General application deadline

  • 15 July for the winter semester (starts in September)
  • 15 January for the summer semester (starts in March)

Application deadline for international applicants without a residence in Germany

  • 31 May for the winter semester (starts in September)
  • 30 November for the summer semester (starts in March)
Submit application to

Kempten Business School
Hochschule Kempten
University of Applied Sciences
Bahnhofstr. 61
87435 Kempten
Germany

Possibility of finding part-time employment

The seminars are mostly offered from Fridays to Sundays, which gives you the opportunity to attend German lectures, do practicals or be employed on a full-time or part-time basis during the week.

Accommodation

We are happy to assist you with finding accommodation.

Career advisory service

Current job offers can be found on the notice board on site or in the university's online job board.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Visa matters
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

We will assist you while you plan your course of study by helping you find accommodation, arranging practical training, and helping you to find German courses. We also offer tandem programmes.

Kempten University of Applied Sciences

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Kempten University combines high-quality education with an attractive environment. Modern lecture halls, laboratories and the computer centre provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology. All facilities, including lecture halls, the library and the canteen are centrally located on the campus.

With its location in the Alps and its proximity to the booming Munich area, the Kempten Professional School is a special place offering a unique combination of professional and personal development as well as a multitude of career opportunities in one of the most admired natural environments of the world.

40 Percentage of international students
35 Percentage of women

University location

With its 69,000 inhabitants, Kempten is a popular holiday destination. As a vibrant town in the Allgäu region, Kempten offers varied and diverse shopping opportunities. Kempten is surrounded by magnificent alpine scenery. A wide range of leisure and sports facilities helps to maintain the necessary balance between mental and physical fitness.

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