General Management (MBA)
A practice-oriented MBA programme featuring integrated industry internships and a focus on strategic leadership.
Best for:Professionals with a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of work experience seeking a practice-oriented MBA in Germany.
Overview
The MBA in General Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences is designed for professionals with a Bachelor's degree and prior work experience who seek to advance into leadership roles. The curriculum combines strategic and financial frameworks with modern management techniques, including cloud-based simulations and haptic management games. A core feature of the programme is the mandatory second year, which consists of a paid industrial internship and the completion of a Master's thesis. Graduates are prepared for diverse management careers through a curriculum that emphasizes digital transformation, procurement, and intercultural competence.
What you'll do
- Complete 12 mandatory modules covering economics, strategy, finance, and core business operations.
- Participate in modern teaching formats including cloud-based simulations, case studies, and management games.
- Undertake a full-time paid internship in the industry during the third and fourth semesters.
- Develop intercultural competence and German language proficiency up to at least B1 level.
- Conduct a Master's thesis project in collaboration with an industry partner.
- Engage in career preparation activities such as workshops, company excursions, and job fairs.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in humanities, social, engineering, or economic sciences (minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English (B2 level); German (A1 required for admission, B1 required for internship/graduation).
Instruction: English
- At least one year of professional work experience.
- English language proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or PTE 60).
- German language proficiency at A1 level at the point of admission.
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Must provide proof of at least one year of work experience.
- Must meet the minimum German language requirement (A1) at the time of application.
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal during the specified windows. Applicants should ensure they have all required language certificates and academic transcripts ready for upload.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of work experience
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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