International Programmes 2026/2027

Master Transformation (MBA) Master Transformation (MBA)

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) • Schweinfurt

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

Courses are held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Summer semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
15 October - 15 December
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The MBA Master Transformation programme is strategically designed to equip leaders with a comprehensive understanding of global, organisational, and personal transformation, with a strong emphasis on driving innovation and competitiveness. In today’s dynamic business environment, transformation is largely shaped by key factors such as digitalisation, climate change, and evolving societal values. This programme systematically explores these drivers, enabling participants to analyse and design future business strategies and scenarios. Throughout the course of study, you will develop critical methodological, personal, and social competencies essential for leading and managing complex transformation processes within organisations, positioning businesses for sustainable growth and success.

What is special about the programme is its interdisciplinary approach. The students are supported in their studies by lecturers from six faculties of THWS as well as external experts. In the first semester, participants develop a fundamental understanding of why people find it so difficult to transform processes, structures, value propositions and/or business models under volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous conditions. Building on this, students can test leadership and management methods taught in the second semester in university projects before applying their understanding and knowledge of methods in transformation projects at organisations outside the university in the third semester.

Meet your faculty: https://youtu.be/UZScXBrgC1I.

Current information

Please visit our website or our LinkedIn channel to be informed about what is going on in the MBA programme:
https://www.thws.de/en/master-transformation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/master-transformation-thws/

Course organisation
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated internships

Transformation projects with leading industry partners in Germany and/or abroad

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries
5,500 EUR
Tuition fees may vary
Tuition fees may vary depending on several factors. For an exact breakdown of costs, please check the programme website.
More information on tuition fees
Please find more details on this website.
Semester contribution

Approx. 120 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (210 ECTS or 180 ECTS)
  • Proof of qualified working experience of at least one year after having gained the first degree
German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 6
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 83
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
  • UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
15 October - 15 December
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Submit application via
Please check this website.
Possibility of finding part-time employment

Yes

Accommodation

Applicants can apply for a dormitory room at Würzburg Studierendenwerk:
https://www.swerk-wue.de/en/schweinfurt/accommodation

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

https://www.thws.de/en/services-and-support/career-service/

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
  • Help with finding accommodation
  • Support with registration procedures

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)

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