Master of Business Administration International Trade (MBA) Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

The international 18-month full-time accredited Master of International Trade programme is focused on developing proactive, intercultural managers, consultants and entrepreneurs for the global market – leaders in today’s dynamic business arena.

Our curriculum in general management with an emphasis on international trade is a blend of theoretical knowledge in core fields like Economics, Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Law, Statistics and practical elements such as Project Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Leadership and Management Skills. In addition to the professional knowledge that is imparted, we emphasise the development of social, communication and team-working competencies in an intercultural environment to build up the mindset and skill sets to lead teams in international markets worldwide.

Modern interactive teaching methods such as case studies and e-learning are combined with multimedia tools to impart knowledge and skills to apply cutting-edge concepts for developing creative solutions to real, relevant and current business problems and scenarios. The international faculty includes academics and professionals from diverse industries. This further accentuates the international and practical orientation of our curriculum.

The diversity of our students in terms of their internationality – spanning the globe and diverse academic and career backgrounds ranging from economics to technical studies – is a critical factor in creating global leaders, be it international managers, consultants or entrepreneurs.

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/studiengaenge/mtr.html

Compulsory Modules

Semester One:

• International Economic Theory and Policy
• Economic Statistics and Empirical Methods
• International Accounting and Financial Analysis
• International Business Law
• Corporate Project Management I

Semester Two:

• International Management
• International Marketing Management
• Corporate Finance and Investment
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Corporate Project Management II

Semester Three:

• International Strategic Management
• Management Game

Optional Modules (choose one elective per semester)

• International Human Resource Management (first semester)
• Reporting and Controlling (first semester)
• Strategic Logistics Management (second semester)
• Entrepreneurial Management (second semester)

Internships (though recommended) are not part of the curriculum, and as such, they are not mandatory.

Admission requirements

• University degree (Bachelor's, "Diploma" or Master's)
• English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) certification for non-native speakers
• One year of work experience (for the four-year Bachelor's degree), two years of work experience (for the three-year Bachelor's degree)

Application documents
(All documents must be in English, and all certificates should be certified/notarised.) The application materials include the following:

• Application via uni-assist (non-German degree holders) OR university online portal (German degree holders)
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• Certificate of university degree (Bachelor's, "Diploma" or Master's)
• Transcripts of university degree grades
• School leaving certificate
• Certificate of English language skills
• Documentation of work experience

96 EUR semester contribution fee
(This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union, but currently no public transport semester ticket for the campus location "Bernburg" is included. Please refer to the university website for updated information.)

Approx. 992 EUR per month to cover living expenses (including accommodation, health insurance and food costs, but excluding travel)

Discounted fares and student discounts for trains and buses are available.

Financing: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/study/during-your-studies/financing.html

Visa regulation limitations: Non-EU students should be aware that student visas entail strict regulations regarding work parameters.

In town/off-campus: Limited part-time job opportunities in town for which proficiency in German will be a critical factor

University: Student assistant or tutor jobs available for academically good students (based solely on performance and only after first semester)

Internships: Not mandatory for the programme but can be done optionally (holidays/ third semester)

More information: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/your-stay-at-anhalt-university/funding-and-working/work-and-internships/general-framework-conditions.html

https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international/your-stay-at-anhalt-university/funding-and-working.html

The MBA Network: Our diverse international student body, faculty, corporate partners and academic co-operations as well as integrated projects, workshops, excursions, symposiums in the curriculum and alumni work form an interconnected network that supports and guides students to establish contacts to create opportunities and enhance their career prospects in diverse sectors worldwide.

Career Service: The university Career Service offers our international students a wide range of tailor-made services for a successful career start in Germany. It guides students in designing a professional curriculum vitae, supports with further qualifications and helps to develop new career perspectives. The Career Service is also a point of contact for companies and institutions looking for highly qualified staff with an international background and wanting to establish contact with students at an early stage.

Generally, there are two ways of finding a student apartment in Bernburg. You can request a spot in one of the residence halls or look for an apartment on the private market.

1. Residence halls: Accommodation near the campus is offered by the "Studentenwerk Halle" (Student Services). It is recommended that new students contact "Studentenwerk Halle" before coming to Bernburg. Please visit the website: http://www.studentenwerk-halle.de.

2. Private accommodation is usually outside of the Strenzfeld campus. You can use this platform to find a private room or apartment:
https://www.wg-gesucht.de/en/

Programme advisers will assist students in finding appropriate accommodation on the private market. For more detailed information, please consult our website:
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/international.html
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/life/bernburg/housing.html

Contact our Programme Coordinator Anand Jayakrishnan via WhatsApp under +4917670789473 between 9am and 5pm (German time) during working days (Mondays through Fridays) for consultation regarding your particular requirements with regard to accommodation (budget, furnishings, location) so that you can receive recommendations for accommodations best suited for you.

The Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is situated in central Germany and thus in one of the liveliest cultural and economic regions. Traditionally, particular importance is placed on the combination of science and innovation here. With over 7,700 students in seven departments and the Landesstudienkolleg, we are the biggest University of Applied Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt today. At three locations in Bernburg, Dessau and Köthen, we unite innovative teaching and research in 65 Bachelor and Master's degree programmes.

Courses of study at the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences are practice-oriented and offered at the highest level. Application-oriented project work, international internships and practice-oriented final theses in collaboration with businesses offer the opportunity to put innovation to practical use. A shorter study duration allows for early entry into a career. Bachelor's degree studies can be completed after six semesters, and a Master's degree can be conferred after a further four semesters. New teaching methods and e-learning round off our high-quality training and further education. In addition, our dual courses of study and international research offer students a multitude of possibilities for successful entry into a career both nationally and internationally.

In the field of research, the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences occupies a premier position among German universities and is well placed for attracting third-party funding. Our successful application and transfer-oriented research projects extend across the whole of central Germany. Furthermore, thanks to our close contacts in numerous small and medium sized companies, many of our research findings and results are employed directly in practice. This is also of advantage to students, as practical studies lead to a seamless transition into the professional world and offer the best career prospects.

Bernburg
Bernburg, a town on the river Saale and a regional hub of commercial, intellectual and cultural importance, has undergone an enormous transformation since the political turnaround in the GDR. From a grey centre of cement, soda, salt and serum industries, a hill and valley town radiating out from a renovated old town, where painstakingly restored monuments of cultural and historic interest cluster around Bernburg Castle, has emerged. The Bernburg community is tackling the theme of "Generating a Future in Education" as part of the IBA, thereby shaping a new cultural and educational landscape. The upgrading of secondary school provision is a particular priority. With this in mind, an education centre, the "Campus Technicus", is planned for a site in the heart of the town near the castle, theatre, library and music school. In addition to an all-day school, a space for use by the general public – the "Treibhaus" (greenhouse) – is also to be built. In this way, the town is to be restored to vitality and equipped for life-long learning.