Management International Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

The Master's degree programme in Management International offers a great opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge to build a successful international career. Designed for ambitious students with a global outlook, this programme is taught entirely in English and is dedicated to equipping you for success in a rapidly evolving world.

The fully accredited two-year programme comprises 120 ECTS credits and is structured in two phases. The first year includes a core curriculum covering the necessary knowledge and skills in management, economics, business analytics, research and career development. During the second year, students can further specialise by selecting a focus area according to their individual preferences.

The programme is structured in two phases. In the first year, students will build a strong foundation in advanced management principles, complemented by essential skills in economics, business analytics, research and career development. This multidisciplinary approach prepares them to confidently address today’s complex business challenges through data-driven and informed decision-making.

In the second year, students have the opportunity to tailor their education to their career goals by specialising in one of four distinct tracks:

• Finance & Accounting
• Operations & Information Management
• Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Behavioural Economics

Each track offers a selection of courses and seminars. This allows students to gain advanced expertise and focus on developing skills that align with their professional aspirations. Students write their Master's thesis in the previously selected track at the end of the programme.

Students also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. This is recommended in the third or fourth semester of the degree programme.

Admission to the Management International Master's programme requires a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or economics that covers core competencies in management, economics, and methods. Applicants meeting the competencies requirement are admitted based on the final grade of their Bachelor’s degree or a GMAT score, if applicable.

Full details are on the programme website: https://www.wiwi.uni-wuerzburg.de/studium/master/master-management-international/.

There are generally no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg. However, each semester, students are required to pay a contribution for enrolment or registration. This fee, approximately 180 EUR, not only supports various student services but also includes a semester ticket that grants you unlimited access to public transportation throughout the city of Würzburg.

Living in Würzburg is quite affordable compared to other German cities, making it an attractive option. While individual lifestyles vary, here is an estimate of typical costs:

• Food: 300 EUR
• Rent: 350 to 500 EUR
• Student health insurance: 140 EUR

Würzburg offers a vibrant student life with plenty of affordable options for dining, entertainment, and leisure activities. The University of Würzburg, its student representation and wider network of local partners help you manage your budget effectively, also by offering student discounts.

Finding part-time employment in Würzburg is a great way to gain experience, make new connections, and supplement your finances while studying. Students from EU and EEA countries enjoy equal terms in the labour market and can work freely during their studies. Students from other countries can work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year, including voluntary internships. If you wish to work more, you'll need permission from the employment agency ("Agentur für Arbeit") or the immigration office.

It's important to ensure that your studies remain your top priority, so choose a side job that complements your academic schedule. The University of Würzburg offers resources to help you find part-time work, such as the student job portal. 

The Career Centre at the University of Würzburg assists students of the University of Würzburg in paving their way to an ideal job entry by offering courses for attaining transdisciplinary competences and individual counselling at every stage of student development.

Finding the perfect place to live is an important part of your student experience at the University of Würzburg. Unlike some other countries, students in Germany need to find their own accommodation, as universities do not automatically provide it. At the University of Würzburg, you have two main options: "Studierendenwerk" housing or private rooms/student halls.

The Student Housing Service ("Studierendenwerk") manages 12 student residences in Würzburg, offering a total of 2,887 rooms. These dormitories provide a variety of amenities:

• Single and double rooms or apartments shared by two to four students, with communal kitchens and bathrooms

• Furnished rooms and apartments are available, though you'll need to bring your own dishes, cooking items, bedding, and towels.

To apply for housing, note the deadlines: 15 June for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. For more information about private rooms and student halls, visit the Central Student Advisory Service.

In addition to Studierendenwerk housing, there are many private accommodation options available:

• Shared apartments ("Wohngemeinschaften" or "WGs"): These are popular among students and offer a great way to meet new people and share living costs.

• Private student halls: These are often run by private companies and offer similar amenities to Studierendenwerk dormitories. They can be a bit more expensive but may offer more modern facilities.

• Short-term accommodation: If you need a place to stay while you search for permanent housing, consider options like hostels, guest houses, or short-term rentals.

Remember to start your housing search early and stay positive! With a bit of patience and diligence, you'll find a cosy place to call home.

The Faculty of Management and Economic is committed to teaching the theory, models and methodology of the various disciplines in Business Management and Economics to the current state of scientific knowledge of each intended qualification (Bachelor's, Master's, doctorate). The classes also cover the cultural, social and ecological impact of economic activity and decisions. Particular significance is attached to developing the students’ ability to reason and make judgements based on academic argumentation.

The Faculty of Management and Economics provides an academic qualification for a professional career in industry as well as public and private organisations, whereby a clear distinction is made between the types of degree. The first priority is the teaching of fundamental economic knowledge and competences. The ability to make one’s own informed decisions in real-life business situations, including new problem situations, while taking ethical aspects into account, is of great importance. Students are actively encouraged to spend time studying abroad to improve their intercultural awareness and skills.

The Faculty of Management and Economics is an integral part of the University, not a separate entity as in the case of private Business Schools. It participates actively in interdisciplinary courses with other faculties such as Information Systems, Business Mathematics, China Business and Economics, or European Law. The Faculty is also involved in the Graduate School "Law, Economics and Society". In this way, the Faculty contributes to the interdisciplinary, interfaculty cooperation at the University of Würzburg and to the diversity of its degree courses.
There are a number of specialisations in teaching and research at the University that might not be regarded as unique in themselves, but when taken together, they nevertheless give the Faculty of Business Management and Economics a distinctive profile.

These include:

• Finance, Accounting and Taxation
• Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship and Management, Human Resource Management and Organisation, Marketing
• Research Centre for Risk Management
• Economics specialising in the European Economic System
• Graduate School of Law, Economics and Society

Würzburg is a charming city in Bavaria located at river Main, conveniently accessible from all over Germany. It is widely famous for its cultural treasures, such as the Residence (UNESCO World Heritage), Marienberg Fortress and the Old Main Bridge, its prestigious vineyards, and its natural beauty. The university, first founded in 1402, is the oldest one in Bavaria and one of the oldest in Germany. Its 35,000 (all higher education institutions together) students make Würzburg a young and vibrant location.