MBA in General Management Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

Basic Subjects

• Business Simulation
• Foundations of Business Administration
• Accounting Basics
• Finance Basics
• Foundations of Economics
• Business Law Basics
• Research Skills With Business Cases

Main Subjects

• International Marketing
• International Supply Chain Management
• Applied Leadership
• Social Competence
• International Communication Competence
• Business Ethics
• International Finance
• International Accounting and Controlling
• Managerial Decisions
• International Strategic Management I
• Company projects
• International Strategic Management II
• Project Management
• Digital Business
• Sustainable Management

Electives (During the entire study period, two electives have to be taken.)

• Portfolio Management 
• Derivatives
• Business Valuation
• Organisational Change, Culture, and Leadership 
• HR Management 
• Tourism Management 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Business Negotiations 
• Information Technology & Systems

The OHM Professional School offers a special customised MBA programme. Both tracks are offered in intensive and standard modes:

1) MBA Business Background is an MBA programme designed for applicants with an educational background in management or business-related studies.

Semesters one to two (intensive) or one to three (standard): advanced courses in management (see description of content)

2) MBA Non-Business Background is an MBA programme designed for applicants with an educational background in non-management related studies, e.g. IT, architecture, engineering, etc.

Semester one: core functional subjects in business (basics), business simulation, and an introduction to case study methods

Semesters two to three (intensive) or two to four (standard): advanced courses in management (see description of content)

The provided module overview includes the Basic Studies for students with a non-business background. Students with a business background start directly with the modules listed under Advanced Studies.

• University degree in any subject
• Two years of professional work experience (after the first university degree)
• Proficiency in English
• Motivation and general suitability

82 EUR student services fee (Studierendenwerkbeitrag) per semester for all students.

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Depending on your personal lifestyle, you should budget 700 to 1,000 EUR per month, including rent, insurances, food, books, leisure activities, etc.

There will be occasional opportunities to work as an administrative assistant or a tutor at the Ohm.

There are many job opportunities, both full-time and part-time jobs.

The strengths of the Nuremberg economic region lie in the fields of:

• Mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering
• Communication and information technology
• Digitalisation
• Printing
• Medical technology
• Power electronics
• Sensor systems
• Writing implements

Some of the important companies in these economic fields in the region are Diehl, Adidas, GfK, Datev, Siemens and MAN.

The university's career advisers will assist students with preparations to enter professional life. Numerous workshops are offered by the Career Service, e.g. how to write a CV / cover letter or interview techniques. The Career Service also provides a database for job offers. For more information, please follow this link.

Student accommodation is available for students under 30 years of age (application deadline: three months before enrolment).

Private, furnished dormitories near the campus are also available.

The Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm – or the Ohm – is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany with approximately 12,500 students. We are a community encompassing thirteen faculties and students from a wide variety of educational, social, and cultural backgrounds.

Our students work on social and economic challenges and are educated to become competent and open-minded individuals. Our application-oriented academic programmes lead to outstanding professional prospects for our graduates. Across a broad spectrum of disciplines, the Ohm offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programmes that are complemented by certificate programmes, part-time programmes for professionals, and cooperative education models.

All continuing education activities of the university are brought together within the Ohm Professional School (OPS), the Ohm’s central institute for continuing education. Its programmes are designed for professionals, executives, companies, and organisations. The OPS stands for academically sound, practice-oriented, and flexible learning formats.

At the Ohm, we research important issues that affect society and realise innovative ideas to create real and sustainable solutions. The university is well networked and collaborates with regional and international companies and partners. Through this network, the university has a strong impact in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region and beyond. As a member of DIVERSE, a European Universities Alliance, the Ohm actively promotes international cooperation in education, research, and innovation and contributes to strengthening the European Higher Education Area.

Get to know the Ohm:

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About Nuremberg

Nuremberg – a great place to study

Nuremberg is an international city and offers an open, inclusive environment for students from around the world. More than half of the city’s population has an international background, with residents from over 170 countries. This diversity is reflected in everyday life – in neighbourhoods, on campus, and in cultural activities – creating a welcoming atmosphere where international students quickly feel at home.

Excellent Career Prospects

Over the past decades, Nuremberg has developed into a dynamic knowledge, innovation, and service hub. The regional economy is shaped by key future-oriented sectors such as engineering, IT, and digital technologies, business and economic consultancy, market research, sustainability, logistics, and Industry 4.0.

For international students, this provides excellent opportunities beyond the classroom:

• internships and student jobs during their studies
• close cooperation between universities, research institutes, and companies
• strong career prospects after graduation in an internationally networked labour market

Why choose Nuremberg for your studies?

• International and multicultural city
• Strong academic–industry links and career opportunities
• High quality of life with moderate living costs
• Rich cultural life and attractive student scene
• Central European location with excellent transportation connections

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