International Business Management (MBA) Furtwangen University

Step into global management — in just 18 months

The MBA in International Business Management is an English-taught MBA in Germany that prepares graduates for international management and leadership roles across industries.

The programme provides a strong foundation in:

• Strategic Management, Finance & Economics
• International Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

You will also develop key leadership skills in:

• Team and organisational management
• Business processes and operations
• Change and transformation management

The programme is open to graduates from all academic backgrounds and does not require prior business knowledge.

Teaching is interactive and practice-oriented, using case studies, projects, and small group discussions in a highly international classroom.

The MBA is a full-time, 18-month programme (90 ECTS), designed for fast career progression in international business.

Programme structure:

• First and second semesters: core modules in international business and management
• Third semester: Master’s thesis

Core modules include:

• Strategic Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Economics
• International Marketing & Psychology
• Entrepreneurial Management
• Business Processes
• Leadership, Organisations & Change
• Sustainability

Teaching formats:

• Lectures (core business knowledge)
• Seminars and case studies (interactive, international learning)
• Projects (practical application of business concepts)

With a small class size (approx. 15 students), this MBA offers a personalised and highly interactive learning environment — ideal for international students seeking to study in Germany and build a global career.

• 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)

Currently 176 EUR per semester

Approx. 992 EUR per month

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

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.

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!