International Business Management (MBA) Furtwangen University

The language of instruction is English.
German courses are available for both beginners and advanced learners.

An international MBA for the global-minded

We have developed this MBA programme especially for experienced professionals who think globally and want to get started in international business! Our lecturers have many years of international experience and will train you to become a sought-after expert. Whether finance and accounting, marketing, human resource management and economics or the various facets of management – three semesters full of highly interesting challenges await you!

Non-EU applicants: 31 March
EU and national applicants: 15 July

The programme takes 18 months to complete. It is divided into the following semesters:

First and second semester: core modules

Third semester: Master's thesis

Core modules include:

• Strategy
• Management Accounting
• Finance & Accounting
• Economics
• Entrepreneurial Management
• International Marketing & Psychology
• Managing Business Processes
• Managing Teams & People
• Managing Organisations & Change

All modules are worth a total of 90 credit points (ECTS).

The maximum number of students per class is usually 15.

4,000 EUR

176 EUR

Approx. 992 EUR per month

• An undergraduate degree (with at least 210 ECTS)
• Minimum of 24 months of relevant work experience in business after graduation (student internships or summer jobs do not count towards this)

Proficiency in written and spoken English as indicated by

• an English-language degree programme
• several years of professional experience in an English-speaking country
• TOEFL (score >95), IELTS (score >7) or equivalent test

Non-EU applicants: 31 March
EU and national applicants: 15 July

As a leading German business school, we support talented, well-qualified people with a scholarship. For a maximum of two students who have gained excellent grades in their first semester, we can offer a scholarship of 2,000 EUR, reducing your tuition to 2,000 EUR for the second semester.

There are a number of job opportunities for students in Schwenningen. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

The Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald and other institutions offer rooms in student halls of residence throughout Schwenningen. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the services early on.

You can also look online for single or shared apartments, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.

As one of the oldest universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, we are proud of our long tradition of high-quality teaching, applied research, and strong international orientation. We are highly rated by both students and employers in the rankings of German universities. Our excellent reputation attracts students from across Germany and around the world.

Furtwangen University offers a wide range of academic opportunities. Our students benefit from excellent study conditions, including small class sizes and personal contact with professors. We also provide outstanding support services and facilities. Altogether, this creates an exceptional learning experience with excellent career prospects.

Why choose us?

• Modern, innovative degree programmes
• Top-quality teaching and research
• Training in cutting-edge technology with a strong practical emphasis
• Focus on career-relevant skills
• International orientation of degree programmes
• Outstanding student support and supervision
• Excellent employment opportunities

HFU Business School is situated in Schwenningen, a district of Villingen-Schwenningen. In 1972, the town as it exists today was formed through the merger of the two formerly independent towns of Villingen and Schwenningen. Schwenningen was once the thriving centre of the German clock industry, home to the headquarters of many renowned manufacturers. The world-famous clock and watchmakers Kienzle and Junghans both originated here. Interestingly, Furtwangen University is actually housed in a former clock factory!

Villingen-Schwenningen has a vibrant town centre with shops, cafés, and restaurants set within an attractive pedestrian zone, and it is now home to three universities. The town is situated in beautiful surroundings – a region offering more leisure activities than your schedule will likely allow!