International Programmes 2023/2024

Executive Master of International Business Management MBA Executive MBA

Furtwangen University • Villingen-Schwenningen

Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All our courses are taught in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Summer semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Three semesters of all-day lectures on Friday and Saturday every other week. The last semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

Application deadline

15 January for the following summer semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,500 EUR
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Our Executive MBA programme focuses on general management, providing a solid foundation and up-to-date knowledge base in all the functional areas essential for current and future managers. We offer professional development for those who have the potential for middle and top management positions.

In addition to business studies, our programme covers the soft skills and social and intercultural competencies vital for today's managers.

During this very intensive programme, participants will not only learn from professors and other experts in the field, but will also profit from the personal experience and network of contacts of other group members.

Why should you choose the HFU Business School?

  • High programme quality – confirmed by rankings and accreditation, as well as continuous participant evaluation
  • Practical relevance and close contact with the business world
  • International orientation at the core of all teaching content
  • Modules abroad in cooperation with a European and a non-European top-ranked university
  • Outstanding administrative and learning support by highly-qualified and committed staff
  • Professional learning environment tailored to the needs of working managers
  • Small group size – maximum 15 participants
  • Large degree of flexibility and customisation to individual circumstances
Course organisation

Course modules:

  • International Finance and Accounting
  • International Marketing and Psychology
  • World Economy
  • Organisational Perspectives
  • Strategy
  • Managing Cultural Diversity
  • Leadership and Sustainable Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Financial Reporting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Corporate Transformation
  • Research and Thesis Support
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
  • Specialist literature in other languages
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Study trips
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

One week at a university outside Europe, currently at FGV Business School in São Paulo, Brazil

One week at a university in Europe, currently at University of Málaga in Spain

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,500 EUR
Semester contribution

149 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements
  • A first professionally qualifying university degree (Bachelor's, Magister, Diplom or equivalent)
  • A minimum of five years professional experience in a position of responsibility after graduation
  • Very good English proficiency, as it is the language of study
  • Participation in a detailed introductory interview
Language requirements

Very good English proficiency: TOEFL ibt 95, IELTS 7.0

Application deadline

15 January for the following summer semester

Submit application to

HFU Business School
Hochschule Furtwangen
Executive MBA Admission Office
Jakob-Kienzle-Str. 17
78054 Villingen-Schwenningen

Accommodation

For the lecture weekends, we arrange special conditions with hotels in the area.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Generally, students from all over the world are welcome. However, our Executive MBA students typically already live and work in Germany. As this is a part-time programme, it is usually difficult for prospective students from outside Europe to obtain a visa.

Furtwangen University

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Hochschule Furtwangen

As one of the oldest universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, we are proud of our long tradition in high-quality teaching, applied research, and strong international orientation. We are rated highly by both students and employers in the ranking of German universities. Our excellent reputation draws students from all over Germany as well as from more than 80 countries around the world.

With three campuses, nine departments, and 41 innovative and practical degree courses at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, Furtwangen University offers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Our students benefit from the excellent study conditions with small study groups and personal contact with professors. We also offer outstanding support services and facilities, including ultra-modern laboratories, a high-tech IT infrastructure, and one of the best libraries in Germany. This all adds up to a great learning experience with first-rate job prospects.

University location

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