International Business Management (MBA)

Organisation:: Hochschule Furtwangen
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Typ:: Full-time
Certificate:: MBA
Duration:: 2 Semester/s

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Programme

Many thanks for your interest in our MBA program. If you take a few moments to look at what we have to offer, you will realize that you have come across something out of the ordinary.

The Furtwangen MBA in International Business Management is one of the best MBA programs in Germany. Offered by a young faculty with an outstanding reputation, our program is truly
international, individual and innovative.

As we attract students from all over the world, the entire program is taught in English by professors who have wide-ranging international career experience.

Teaching is innovative and state-of-the-art based on a solid grounding in practical hands-on background knowledge, thus ensuring that the curriculum meets the demands of globalising companies and organisations.

We accept a maximum of no more than 15 students and this more personal setting supports intensive learning and interaction with peers. The result is a very individualized relationship between professors and students.

All in all I can promise those who join us not only an enjoyable and memorable experience, but also the best possible basis for a future career in the international business world.

Welcome!

Prof. Dr. Armin Trost
MBA Program Director

Emphases/Curriculum

Program Structure:
The program is divided into two semesters. In each semester students need to attend all core courses. Additionally students may take elective courses. Each year there will be variations in elective courses offered.

1. Semester:

International Markets:
- International Economics
- International Management
Strategy:
- Strategic Management
Finance & Accounting:
- Financial Accounting
- International Finance
Business Processes:
- International Marketing
People Management:
- Human Resource Management
Projects:
- Project 1
Business Dynamics:
- Team Dynamics
- Managing Cultural Diversity

2. Semester:

Strategy:
- Advanced Strategic Management
Business Processes:
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
People Management:
- Leadership
Projects:
- Project 2
Business Dynamics:
- Business Game
Master Thesis:
The thesis is a piece of written work prepared on individual or group basis scientifically dealing with a practical business problem. Each thesis is individually supervised by a professor teaching in the related field.

Practical relevance

We aim to prepare our students for careers in a rapidly-changing international business environment.

- The program is taught entirely in English.
- All professors involved in the program have broad-based international industry experience.
- In the past most of our students have been international, coming from all over the world

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 8.000

Admission Criteria: - A first degree with above average performance - At least 24 months of relevant professional experience following graduation - Proficiency in written and spoken English as indicated by TOEFL or IELTS Our ETS code number is 8221. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Applicants are not required to sit a GMAT test. They are, however advised to do so. Applicants who have scored highly in GMAT may be given preference at the time of selection. The current average GMAT score is about 600. Good MBA candidates will usually exceed this score.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
voluntary:	German
Going abroad:	possible

Service

Excellent academic and student assistance helps ensure that studying in Germany is not only an academic success, but also a personally enriching experience as well.

The MBA Office offers comprehensive support in finding suitable accommodation if required. Additionally, we offer a pick-up service, taking you from the train station in Schwenningen to your accommodation.
During an Orientation Program for International Students in the two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester, most of the administrative issues facing a student new to Germany will be addressed.

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Organisation

Top level, best practice

HFU ranks among Germany’s top educational institutions in many fields, according to surveys carried out among human resource experts, students and employers. We offer a wide variety of practical –oriented study programs, with eight faculties and 35 accredited programs at our three campuses in Furtwangen, Villingen-Schwenningen and Tuttlingen. Deeply anchored in the region, we maintain close contact to local industry. And since we network globally, we actively partner with over 130 universities around the world and with multinational companies, to create the international learning and research opportunities necessary for international education.
Students at HFU profit from excellent teaching and academic counseling. Small classes, personal contacts with teaching staff, and an efficient learning environment guarantee the best learning opportunities. Modern learning laboratories, campus-wide Wi-Fi, and one of Germany’s best online libraries are just some of the excellent facilities available to all HFU students. Moreover, students and staff benefit from the diversity of our student body and teaching faculty, the close networking with local and international industry, as well as the natural beauty of the Black Forest Region. The range of extracurricular activities includes a student’s magazine, consulting group, conference organization, Model United Nations, music and sports clubs and the International Student Community Association, working with local charities and starting their own clubs.

The HFU Business School offers 2 different MBA programs. (full-time and part-time).

Particular Features:
• Emphasis in general management
• Internationality
• Entirely taught in English
• No more than 15 students in a group
• Individuality
• Practical applicability
• High quality of the program, see rankings and accreditation
• High flexibility

Study in Villingen-Schwenningen

In 1972 the town in its present form came into existence with the merger of the two formerly independent towns of Villingen and Schwenningen.
Schwenningen was at one time the booming centre of the German clock industry with the headquarters of many well-known manufacurers located here. The world-famous clock and watch manufacturers Kienzle and Junghans both originated here. Hard times hit when the clock industry was revolutionised
with the start of the digital age. Villingen-Schwenningen has a lively centre with shops, cafes and restaurants in an attractive pedestrian area and it now boasts three universities. Interestingly enough, Furtwangen University is actually housed in an old clock factory!