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Master's programme

MBA International Management Nürtingen-Geislingen University

Duration
3 semesters
Language of instruction
English
Tuition fees
Tuition varies
Next application deadline
15 November 2026 (summer semester)
Language level required
English: B2
German: A1

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
MBA
Duration
3 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Intake
Winter and summer semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No

Language of instruction

English

The courses are held in English (100%).

Programme description

Module one: Accounting

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

Module two: Quantitative Finance

  • Quantitative Methods
  • Investment & Finance

Module three: General Management

  • Concepts General Management
  • Corporate Strategic Planning Simulation

Module four: Managing Projects and Organisations

  • Organisation and Information Management
  • Project Management

Module five: Value Chain Management

  • Marketing Management
  • Supply Chain Management and Purchasing

Module six: Managerial Economics

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics

Module seven: International Business Law

  • Commercial Law
  • International Commercial Law

Module eight: International Business & Management

  • Cases International Management
  • International Human Resource Management

Module nine: International Financial Resources

  • International Reporting and Control
  • International Business Finance

Module 10: International Value Chain Management

  • Cases International Marketing
  • Intercultural Competence

Module 11: Sustainable International Trade

  • International Economics
  • Sustainable Foreign Trade

Module 12: Strategy Cases

  • Strategic Direction / Business Transformation

Module 13: Elective (one course to be chosen from the following options)

  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Business Challenge
  • Sustainability Management
  • Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Start-Up Lessons – Business Creation
  • Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Module 14: Paper Writing

  • Preparatory seminar for the Master's thesis

Module 15: Master's thesis

Programme structure

Using teaching methods such as case studies, team exercises and excursions to international corporations, the Master's programme imparts knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

Modules in the first semester

  • Accounting
  • Quantitative Finance
  • General Management
  • Managing Projects and Organisations
  • Value Chain Management

Modules in the second semester

  • International Business & Management
  • International Financial Resources
  • International Value Chain Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Preparatory Seminar Master's thesis
  • Elective

Modules in the third semester

  • Sustainable International Trade
  • Business Strategy Cases
  • International Business Law
  • Elective
  • Master's thesis
Programme structure

Mode of study

  • Fully on-site

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers

International focus & intercultural learning: students from all over the world, different cultures and a global network – ideal for an international career

Integrated internships

None

Application and admission

Application period(s)

Winter semester

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
Not specified
15 June 2027

Summer semester

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
Not specified
15 November 2026
Information on application periods

Academic admissions requirements

The following documents must be included in the application for admission:

  1. Applicant must submit proof of a university degree or an equivalent qualification pursuant to section 59 (1) LHG ("Landeshochschulgesetz"). In the case of Bachelor’s degrees with less than 210 ECTS credit points but no less than 180 ECTS credits points, the admissions committee will check if the qualification set by the admission requirements is met.
  2. Résumé (CV) in tabular form
  3. Letter of motivation in English (one page maximum)
  4. Proof of completed professional training (if applicable), work experience, placements
  5. Proof of language skills (English B2 & German A1)

The university may ask applicants to submit documents as original copies or as certified copies. If documents are not in German or English, a translation into German or English by a sworn or court-certified translator or institution must be submitted.

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution. Exceptions may apply. See our website for further details.

German language requirements

German: A1

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
Goethe-Zertifikat
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat A1

English language requirements

English: B2

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
IELTS Academic
Total: 5.5 / 9

How to apply?

Website

Please check this website.

Click here

Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

Applicants from Tuition fee
Non-EU countries
1,500 EUR

Semester contribution

There are semester enrolment fees amounting to approx. 190 EUR. The fees include a contribution for the semester ticket covering subsidised public transport in the Stuttgart metropolitan area.

Cost of living

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Part-time employment

Depending on individual residency and/or work permit

Scholarships and financing information

The university has a scholarship programme for excellent/honour students.

https://www.hfwu.de/en/studium/financial-issues/

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Specialist counselling

Course-specific language courses available

  • English
  • German

Career advisory services

Available, but limited

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market.
Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 EUR per month. Private housing can be found on the Internet at:

Contact

Main contact

MBA International Management

Name
Sybille Reimer
Adresse
Neckarsteige 6-10, 72622 Nürtingen
E-Mail
E-mail

Additional contact

Name
Prof Dr Erskin Blunck
E-Mail
E-mail

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