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SCHEDULE The MBA is a programme that can be combined with internships and regular employment. Classes are held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, with the exception of two full-time block weeks at the beginning of the first and the third semester. The MBA programme can be studied on a full-time (three semesters) or part-time (five semesters) basis, depending on the individual private and professional situation.Â SEMINARS The focus of the seminars is on interactive, discussion-based lectures. Classes in small and thus very intensive groups create ideal learning conditions, which enhance the learning process in all its phases. A well balanced student-teacher ratio creates a pleasant learning and working atmosphere. INDIVIDUAL COACHING Individual coaching offers the student an invaluable opportunity to receive expert advice and guidance from professors focusing on his/her learning needs and orientation. At a later stage of the programme, this helps in shaping the Master's thesis focus as well as with future career planning. CASE STUDIES Case studies strike a balance between theory and practice. They confront the students with real-life business situations and enable them to develop the ability to identify relevant problems and to find economic solutions. Furthermore, students may exercise leadership abilities in group-based case studies. This favours real-world cases to provide students hands-on experience and allow them to develop effective decision-making and analytical skills. EXERCISES Exercises serve the purpose of consolidating and expanding learning outcomes, while at the same time giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the context of practical problems. SOCIAL BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT In their second semester, students create their own business plans and compete for an annual award. GUEST SPEAKERS & EXCURSIONS Visiting guest speakers and excursions to organisations, companies, and institutions provide opportunities to engage in dialogue and discussions with professional experts. Every two years, students of the MBA programme can joinÂ an extracurricular excursion to Berlin under the topic of "Lobby and Advocacy of NGOs in the Capital". During the five-day programme, the group of international students gains a comprehensive insight into the field of lobby work of various organisations and institutions right in the centre of Germany's political and NGO headquarters. Check out the report to the last Berlin excursion in 2018.Â FURTHER TEACHING METHODS Depending on the course, instructors use and combine further teaching methods, such as role-playing, online conferences, and interactive discussions with representatives from practice, oral group presentations, business simulations, pitching sessions, online class surveys, quizzes and live polls (using web tools and mobile apps). Find out more about the exam forms and teaching methods.Â

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the MBA programme, applicants are required to provide evidence of the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS or equivalent (depending on the home country) Proof of at least 12 months of relevant professional experience* after obtaining a first university degree Proof of adequate English skills** Letter of motivationÂ All certificates, records, and proof of language skills must be submitted in their original language together with a certified translation into German or English. Get more information about the admission requirements, deadlines, and the application process or download our leaflet to the MBA programme (PDF). Find out more general application information via our FAQs for MBA applicants. *Please note: National service, internships, au pair, or volunteer jobs cannot be considered as relevant work experience. **Proven by a valid certificate, e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language â€“ TOEFL.

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How to Apply

All prospective students must apply via the university's H-BRS online application platform, regardless of their country of origin. Only electronic applications can be considered. Please send all requests to:[email protected]

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