International Programmes 2026/2027

Business in a Digital World (MBA) Business in a Digital World (MBA)

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau • Zwickau

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

Courses are taught in English. Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in German or English.

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Mode of study
Fully online
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The MBA Business in a Digital World combines traditional business administration content with strategies and challenges of digital transformation. The primary goal is to train students to work towards a leadership role within the global and digital economies as well as within the local economy.

Students engage in a blended-learning format in which course content is taught in the classroom, with self-study, and with online elements. The MBA Business in a Digital World is designed for three semesters, including two short-term stays abroad.

This MBA prepares students for future endeavours in international as well as local business opportunities through theoretical and practical learning. They will become familiar with sustainable responsibility for the economic development of the global economy.

Students learn to prepare themselves for a leadership role within the global, local and digital world economies. Students will also become equipped with the necessary tools to successfully represent a global organisation and to create and expand new business into global markets.

Course organisation

First semester

  •  Advanced Business Administration
  •  Business Cultures
  •  Business Ethics
  •  Business Information Systems
  •  Digital Business Models
  •  Study-Abroad Module I

Second semester

  •  Advanced Research Methods for Business Students
  •  Leading and Managing in a Global Environment
  •  Economic Geography
  •  The Internet of Things
  •  Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions
  •  Study-Abroad Module II

Third semester

  •  Thesis Coaching
  •  Master's Thesis
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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
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, voluntary
Data protection and privacy measures for online resources of students are in place
Yes
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries
1,800 EUR
Semester contribution

https://www.whz.de/studium/studieninteressenten/bewerbung/semesterbeitrag/?L=1

Costs of living

https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/living-in-germany/finances/

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

https://www.whz.de/english/study/incomings/courses-of-study/business-in-a-digital-world-mba/

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage
Application periods
This programme has no deadline listed.
Submit application via
Please apply via uni-assist.
Possibility of finding part-time employment

In-house university career service programmes offer you the opportunity to find a way of earning yourself some money. In addition, an employee of the Career Service will inform you regularly by e-mail about part-time and temporary jobs in a wide range of fields.

The Graduate and Company Contact Fair (ZWIK) takes place once a year in Zwickau Civic Hall (Stadthalle). It offers students information about internships, doctoral thesis, work-study jobs, vocational training and student jobs. A visit to ZWIK will enable you to make contact with the company of your choice: https://www.wikway.de/zwik.

Accommodation

Check out our student dorms here: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

Career service of University of Applied Sciences Zwickau: https://www.whz.de/studium/studierende/berufseinstieggruendung/career-service/

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau

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