Full-Time MBA in General Management HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Courses are held completely in English.

Business is changing at an increasing rate, and with change come new challenges. Management and leadership in times of digital transformation demands new approaches. If you want to lead a company to success in a volatile and unpredictable world, you require brand new management competencies and skills. Your studies at HHL will equip you with all the tools to become a responsible leader and effective manager – be it in an international company, a reputable consultancy, or an innovative start-up.

In addition to leading you to a deepened understanding of state-of-the-art business management concepts, our MBA programme will also strengthen the skills that will ensure your success in management in the digital and fast-paced future. Digital skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, perseverance, leadership and intercultural management are just a few of the skills that empower HHL graduates to drive innovation and to take the risks necessary to manage successfully in the rapidly changing business landscape. At HHL, your personal growth is at the centre because we believe this is fundamental for professional advancement. You will be challenged to reach your true potential on all levels.

An internationally acclaimed faculty empowers you to build, restructure and guide companies through the processes of transformation. The MBA programme at HHL is divided into three segments: the Welcome Weeks, the General Management Essentials and the General Management Deep Dives.

1. The Welcome Weeks: Where your HHL adventure begins!

The Welcome Weeks offer a plunge into the HHL spirit. Through a range of intercultural team-building activities, you will embark on your unforgettable HHL adventure. You will get to know classmates from all of our programmes and from all corners of the world and lay the foundation for a powerful network of contacts that will support you not only through your studies, but far beyond. Refresher courses on business management fundamentals will also ease you into the programme, and an initial introduction to the Leipzig Leadership Model will begin your transformation into the future leader of your aspirations.

2. General Management Essentials: The key qualifications of tomorrow

Here you lay the foundation for your management career. Three pillars impart a balanced mix of fundamental and state-of-the-art management knowledge: Management Fundamentals, Leadership & Reflection, and Entrepreneurship & Disruption.

3. General Management Electives: Tailored to your needs

The general management electives revolve entirely around your individual career goals and your personal growth: Strategic Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Innovative Business, Decision Making, Competitiveness & Value Chains, Leadership, Advanced General Management

4. Customisation Modules: Gain practical and international experience

In the advanced track, you will have a number of options at no additional cost:

Practical and international experience, consulting project, German language course, lean start-up seminar, international study trip

The programme starts in September with two welcome weeks. 

HHL's full-time MBA is perfectly structured to meet the individual needs and interests of the students. The programme has two tracks: the short track (15 months) and the advanced track (21 months). During this time, our programme flow ensures a balanced workload.

30 November (Early Bird 1)
31 January (Early Bird 2)
31 March (Early Bird 3)
31 May (non-EU applicants)
30 June (EU applicants)

The total tuition fee is 41,600 EUR. Candidates who apply for the programme by 31 November will benefit from a fee reduction of 6,000 EUR, by 31 January of 4,500 EUR, and candidates who apply for the programme by 31 March will receive a fee reduction of 1,500 EUR.

In addition to the MBA courses, students can choose to participate in a wide range of basic, intermediate and business-level German language courses.

Furthermore, during your stay at HHL, company visits will take you to various cities in Germany, giving you the opportunity to observe companies and business models that meet your particular interests.
HHL also offers this MBA programme as a part-time programme.

The Career Service at HHL supports students in finding interesting internships in Germany.

13,866 EUR

The total tuition fee is 41,600 EUR. Candidates who apply for the programme by 31 November will benefit from a fee reduction of 6,000 EUR, by 31 January of 4,500 EUR, and candidates who apply for the programme by 31 March will receive a fee reduction of 1,500 EUR.

258.40 EUR

800 EUR

Applicants must have an academic degree and evidence of substantial work experience (at least three years). A GMAT score of at least 600 (555 GMAT Focus Edition) is required (or comparable GRE).

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills: TOEFL (or equivalent tests).
More information is available at our website.

30 November (Early Bird 1)
31 January (Early Bird 2)
31 March (Early Bird 3)
31 May (non-EU applicants)
30 June (EU applicants)

https://www.hhl.de/programs/full-time-mba-program/#Financing

Job opportunities are limited due to the programme's high demands (except for the fifth term, during which an internship is undertaken).

Leipzig is a city with a high standard of living. Rent for student accommodation is relatively low. The apartments managed by the Student Union (Studentenwerk Leipzig) cost between 190 and 410 EUR per month (http://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de) and private accommodations cost approx. 300–500 EUR per month. 

Right from the start of the studies at HHL, the experienced HHL career service team supports the student in shaping their personal career strategies based on their unique profiles and closely accompanies their individual, long-term career progress.

Through intensive and systematic dialogue with the student, the career service team identifies each student's special experience, skills, interests and values in order to outline a career plan that fits with his or her needs.
Career management tools:

• career development planning
• job search strategy
• application strategy
• corporate contacts
• CV check
• cover letter check
• mock interviews
• salary negotiations