The MBA programme at Darmstadt

University of Applied Sciences (h_da)

Course Content
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global context.

Key features of the programme

International Focus: What makes our programme so
outstanding is its international focus: the curriculum
emphasizes global business and we place great value on
an international student body. We provide special support
to students coming from abroad, such as a personal buddy
system, help in finding accomm
odation, German language courses, intercultural trainings,
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MBA - Master of Business Administration

cultural activities and much more.
Professional Relevance: Following the universitys concept
Master of Business of applied sciences, the focus of the MBA is on a close con-
nection between theory and practical application. This is
Administration (MBA) reflected in many aspects of the programme: The part time
structure conveniently enables our students to combine a
job or an internship with continuing education. Moreover,
we offer a wide range of services, which gives our stu-
dents the opportunity to get in touch with the local industry.
Welcome to Germany - These include a dense network of company links in the
Study in English! Rhine-Main business hub and in the metropolitan area of
Frankfurt), guest lectures, application trainings and special
events like our Fireside Chat.
Location: Darmstadt is the City of Science. This designa-
tion, which was lent to the city in 1997 with a certificate by
the Hessian ministry of the Interior, recognizes the national
and international meaning of the city in the areas of science
and research.
Darmstadt is located in the Rhine-Main region, which is
well known as the economic hub of Europe. The fully-deve-
loped infrastructure enables very good transportation to
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professional have been given considerable weight.
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almost any location in Europe. Our campus
has excellent public transport connections. You can reach
Frankfurt airport within 20 minutes.
Return on investment
This programme offers you the opportunity of planning a
career in Germany whilst attaining an MBA. With a degree
from a German university, numerous job opportunities are
available to you as an international graduate on the German
job market, all of which can help you to successfully launch
your career. Students from non-EU countries are entitled to
remain in Germany for the purpose of seeking for employ-
ment for up to 18 months after graduating.
Programme essentials
Programme structure: Classes take place on Thursday or
Friday evenings (17.45 to 21.00) and all day on Saturdays
(9.00-16.15) during the university semester. There are 15
weeks per year where no lectures are held.
 Language of instruction: English. Admission Requirements & Fees
Final Degree Master of Business Administration
Preparation courses: are offered for students who do not Checklist:
Target Group Graduates wishing to enhance their have sufficient knowledge of Business Administration. The
Graduation from a first degree programme/ an above-
management qualifications courses take place in the semester break, so that they can average economics or non-economics university degree
Time Structure be completed before starting the regular MBA programme
Part time programme A minimum of three years of professional experience
and/or parallel to the regular MBA lectures. The following
after graduation
Location Campus Darmstadt preparation courses are offered: External Accounting |
Duration 4 semesters Internal Accounting | Investment and Financing | Organiza- Comprehensive knowledge of the English language
and a corresponding test certificate
tion and Management | Marketing | Logistics.
Start October (Start of preparation
Each preparation course costs 500.
courses in September)
Degree: Students will be awarded an internationally-reco- Fees
Study Language English The tuition fees for the MBA programme amount to
gnized degree Master of Business Administration. The
Syllabus The programme is comprised of 11 degree qualifies one in particular for employment at the 15900 ( 3975 per semester). The fees cover all
modules plus Masters Thesis with executive level in various fields of industry. The holder of expenses for course books, learning materials and
a total of 90 CP institutional costs. In addition, all students matriculated
this degree is entitled to begin PhD studies in Germany
Timetable Classes take place on Saturdays and abroad. at h_da are required to pay the semester fees, which are
all day and Thursday and/or Friday approximately 270 per semester.
Programme start: The h_da MBA programme starts in
evenings Each preparation course costs 500.
October (winter semester). The Preparation Courses take
Admission First graduate degree place in September and March. For further information about potential discount possibi-
Requirements 30 CP basic economic knowledge lities and scholarships please refer to our website:
3 years of professional experience www.mba.h-da.de
MBA Curriculum
At a glance - The MBA programme in brief

Adequade English language skills

The MBA curriculum comprises 11 modules and a total of
Staff A mix of university professors and Application and contact
90 Credit Oints (CP).
business experts
Admission deadline:
Tuition 15900 (3975 per semester) For applicants with foreign university degree:
Student fees 270 per semester MBA - Module structure 1st June (for the winter semester)
Seal of Quality AQAS Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4

Strategic Financial Advanced Masters The admission for applicants with foreign university de-
Management and Management Business Project/Thesis
Leadership Simulatation grees is processed by Uni-Assist Berlin:
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