Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
The Darmstadt Business School MBA is a classical general management programme, emphasising strategy, finance, marketing and management teachings.
Our part-time programme was successfully established in 2007 and has in the short time since already earned a sound reputation in Germany as well as internationally. In 2017 we start a new chapter in the successful development of Darmstadt Business School by introducing our full-time MBA.
Both programmes are an excellent choice for anyone seeking to prepare for a career in management. They provide intensive, relevant and effective preparation for the challenges faced by executives of national and international enterprises.
Our programmes stand out for their international focus - they also offer the opportunity to plan a career in Germany whilst attaining an MBA (part-time), or in giving a new direction to your career (full-time).
The outstanding economic significance of Darmstadt and its surroundings offer the best conditions to enter the local job market.
Through our services for international students, we'll help you organise your stay in Germany and support your personal and professional development.
Programme Profile
The MBA programme at Darmstadt Business School is tailored to meet the challenges of a dynamic global economy. Following the concept of Applied Sciences, we focus on the close connection between theory and practical application.
With this course of study we provide a practical and internationally-orientated education that enables you to understand changing and challenging business processes easily. An integrated and intensive curriculum covering the most important areas of present-day business management will introduce you to innovative methods and concepts.
You will acquire and apply the knowledge and tools learned to solve business problems in a global context. Furthermore, particular importance is attached to the development of the interpersonal skills of our students. These include: an ability to work in a team, decision-making, presentation techniques, conducting negotiations and intercultural understanding.
We will endow you with the necessary leadership skills for your management position and help you in the art of developing a business vision. In order to teach you these skills and make them operational, a powerful step-by-step procedure has been designed to assist you in gaining a leading position in your personal field of competence and interest.
Duration
The MBA curriculum comprises 11 modules and a total of 90 Credit Points. The part-time programme lasts two years (four semesters) and is designed to combine continuing professional development with full-time employment.
Entry Requirements
The MBA programme at Darmstadt Business School is designed for high-potential employees who require solid management skills in addition to their existing academic qualifications. To reach its full potential, the MBA programme needs to start at a certain level of presupposed knowledge. Therefore, we provide preparation courses for all applicants who don’t have a basic knowledge of business administration at the start of their MBA studies. The courses cover Organisation and Management, Marketing, Logistics, External Accounting, Internal Accounting, as well as Investment and Financing.
For admission to our part-time MBA programme we require:
- An above average economics or non-economics university degree;
- A minimum of three years of professional experience after graduation;
- Comprehensive knowledge of the English language and a corresponding test certificate (IELTS score 6.5, TOEFL score 88 or equivalent);
- Adequate basic knowledge of Business Administration or registration to our MBA preparation courses (please see above).
Delivery Format
Our part-time MBA programme is an on-campus course. Classes are held as regular courses, block courses or online courses. Our virtual campus complements all lectures in the MBA programme and offers students a professional learning environment with high flexibility in terms of time and space.
Programme Cost
The tuition fees for the part-time MBA programme amount to € 15.900. They cover all expenses for teaching, books, learning materials and institutional costs. In addition, all students matriculated at Darmstadt Business School are required to pay semester fees, which are approximately € 265 per semester.
Accreditation/Memberships
Our part-time MBA programme has been fully accredited and recommended by AQAS. The accreditation vouches for a high standard of education. AQAS is one of the leading German agencies for the accreditation of business management programmes.
Application Deadlines and Start Dates
Our part-time MBA programme starts in the winter term (October) each year. The application deadline is 15 July.
As the recognition of foreign diplomas, visa issuance procedures and relocation from one country to another are all time-consuming, we highly recommend international applicants apply as early as possible. You can apply from December to July each year for the next intake.
Language
English
Student Profile
The MBA programme at Darmstadt Business School has a very heterogeneous student body. Our MBA students come from over 40 countries and have various educational and professional backgrounds. The diverse cultural and industrial backgrounds of our community facilitate the cross-fertilisation of ideas and experiences between different business fields, companies and cultures.
Faculty Profile
The Business School at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences has 1,700 full- and part-time students distributed over seven study courses, with 35 full-time professors and more than 100 lecturers from research institutions and industry. Our MBA lecturers are bridge-builders between the academic and business spheres. A balanced mix of university professors, management-experienced lecturers, and business leaders of various international backgrounds guarantees a scientifically-founded management education orientated towards the requirements of management practice.
Contact Details
Ms Anna Herbst
Hochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Sciences
Department of Advanced Education
Schöfferstraße 10, D-64295 Darmstadt
Germany
Web: www.mba.h-da.de
Phone: +49.6151.16.38398
E-mail: mba@h-da.de