Management

HHL's unique and innovative MBA programme focuses on leadership and international experience, applying an integrated management approach.
We offer our students in-depth management knowledge from an integrated perspective to serve their individual interests and needs. The integrated perspective means that all courses within the modules are linked. Instead of simply treating the functional concepts of each course or branch of study, we have developed the modules based on management issues from the stakeholder perspective, which means that they are based on concrete topics, e.g. Managing Investors or Managing Society. These modules contain courses from many different branches of study and thereby ease the functional linkage for our students. We think that this interdisciplinary approach prepares students best for the challenges faced by today's globally attuned business leaders.
The highly qualified resident and international faculty not only sharpens the analytical skills, but also the soft skills of the students in areas such as leadership, communication, team building, project management and negotiation. Moreover, case studies, consulting projects and high-profile guest speakers ensure a strong element of input from practice.

Educational organisation

HHL's full-time MBA is perfectly structured to meet the individual needs and interests of the students. The programme has two tracks: short track (15 months) and advanced track (21 months). During this time, our programme flow ensures a balanced workload. The curriculum is structured into three major parts: core modules, elective modules and practical experience.
The compulsory core modules provide students with basic management concepts and functions. Through these fundamental courses (e.g. Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Management of Organisation, Managing Global Corporations, etc.), students from different professional and academic backgrounds will find a common language and acquire state-of-the-art management knowledge.
The elective modules (Corporate Management, Management & IT, Advanced Business Economics, Management Techniques, Negotiation & Public Relations, Marketing Management, student consulting projects, etc.) are designed in an interdisciplinary way, reflecting the management challenges faced by today's business leaders.
Through this cross-functional approach, students will gain expertise in their personal fields of interest and will learn to select and combine a variety of management tools.
The third part of our curriculum fosters personal development by offering an exchange semester at one of our more than 130 partner universities, a challenging individual research project or an internship.
In addition to the MBA courses, students can choose to participate in a wide range of basic, intermediate and business-level German language courses. Furthermore, during your stay at HHL, company visits will take you to various cities in Germany, giving you the opportunity to observe companies and business models that meet your particular interests.
HHL also offers this MBA programme as a part-time programme.

Study abroad unit(s)

The flexibility of the programme allows students to go abroad for one semester. HHL has an excellent network of more than 130 partner universities throughout the world.

Internships

The Career Service at HHL supports students in finding interesting internships in Germany.

Forms of assessment

Written exams, presentations, assignments, and papers

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills: TOEFL (or equivalent tests)

Academic requirements

Applicants must have an academic degree and evidence of substantial work experience. The average GMAT of accepted students is about 600. However, the range is from 550 to 730.

Enrolment fees

Each semester (six months), students are required to pay 111.50 EUR as a semester fee to the student union (Studentenwerk Leipzig). The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Leipzig area.

Costs of living

Living costs are approx. 650 EUR per month (including health insurance, accommodation, food, books, etc.).

Job opportunities

Job opportunities are limited due to the programme's high demands (except for the fifth term, during which an internship is undertaken).

Funding opportunities within the university

The following scholarships (tuition fee reduction of up to 14,500 EUR) are available for outstanding candidates:
HHL Young Leader Scholarship
HHL Future Entrepreneur Scholarship
HHL Scholarship for Women in Business
Criteria: GMAT, academic performance, essay/business plan
http://www.hhl.de/scholarships

Arrival support

The Department of Student Affairs provides you with information and assistance in obtaining residence permits, accommodation, health insurance, etc. Moreover, new students are also supported by a mentor.

Services and support for international students

Students are strongly supported by the Departments of Student Affairs and International Relations. Initiatives such as the social club for foreign students, "Freundeskreis Ausländischer Studierender" (FAUST), help new and foreign students to integrate quickly into their new social environment and life at HHL.

Accommodation

Leipzig is a city with a high standard of living. Rent for student accommodation is relatively low. The apartments managed by the Student Union (Studentenwerk Leipzig) cost between 160 and 240 EUR per month (http://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de) and private accommodations cost approx. 250-350 EUR per month. HHL's staff can help you to find accommodation close to the campus.