Executive Master of International Business Management MBA Furtwangen University

All our courses are held entirely in English.

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

Three semesters with lectures on dates communicated far in advance, the fourth semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

15 January for the following summer semester

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.

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

Two one-week modules abroad at top international universities are an integral part of the Executive MBA programme. They are among the absolute highlights of the programme. One module takes place at the top Brazilian university FGV in São Paulo and provides an insight into the Brazilian economy and culture. The second takes place at the prestigious Universidad de Málaga and focuses on Europe. A business simulation takes place over several days in mixed international teams.

4,500 EUR

165 EUR per semester

• 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

Very good English proficiency: TOEFL ibt 95, IELTS 7.0

15 January for the following summer semester

No

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

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. Our excellent reputation draws students from all over Germany as well as from more than 80 countries around the world.

We're the most popular university in Baden-Württemberg.

Satisfaction with colleges and universities in Germany is recorded by Studycheck, an online portal that surveys thousands of students every year. Furtwangen University once again received excellent ratings in this year's evaluation. In first place, HFU is the most popular university, ahead of all other universities in Baden-Württemberg. In the overall ranking of all colleges and universities nationwide, HFU achieved a very good sixth place.

HFU also regularly occupies top positions in the CHE rankings with its range of courses!

With three campuses and 69 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.