General Management

The Master’s Degree in General Management at the University of Tübingen offers an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in today’s dynamic business environment. This program is tailored for individuals seeking to develop a broad understanding of core management functions, including strategic planning, operational management, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior. The interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, enabling students to analyze complex business problems and devise effective solutions. Throughout the program, students engage in rigorous coursework, case studies, group projects, and internships, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. The diverse student body and experienced faculty create an inspiring academic atmosphere where innovative ideas and cultural perspectives converge. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable management practices and ethical decision-making, reflecting the university’s commitment to responsible business conduct. The program also offers flexibility through elective modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue executive positions in various industries or to start their own ventures with a solid foundation in general management principles. The University of Tübingen’s strong ties with industry partners and its strategic location in Germany provide excellent opportunities for networking, internships, and career development. With a focus on internationalization, students are encouraged to participate in exchange programs and global projects, gaining valuable cross-cultural competencies. Overall, the Master’s in General Management at the University of Tübingen combines academic excellence, practical relevance, and personalized mentorship to cultivate versatile business leaders capable of thriving in an interconnected world.

Educational organisation

The MSc in General Management is designed as a three-semester programme taught according to the European Credit Transfer System.

Successful completion requires students to achieve a total of 90 ECTS credits. Courses take the form of lectures, tutorials, colloquia, seminars and PC-practice courses. Courses are taught in either German or English. Successful completion of the programme also requires a Master's thesis (24 ECTS credits), to be written in the final term. The "PhD track" of graduation requires a minimum number of credits to be earned in PhD-oriented courses.

The curriculum also offers a "PhD track" of graduation for those students who wish to pursue a doctorate. Students may study this MSc programme on a PhD track, putting themselves on a fast track to a doctoral degree in Business Administration.

Internships

Although there is no compulsory internship, a specialised office will assist students in finding an internship upon request.

Forms of assessment

Written and oral examinations
Assignments

Course objectives

Graduates from our MSc in General Management have excellent career prospects in a wide range of sectors, industries and professions. Most of our graduates pursue successful careers as business consultants, accountants, bankers, managers and analysts in the broad area of business. Some of them also enter the public sector, on a national or international level, or work for non-governmental organisations.

Graduates will also find themselves well-positioned to pursue a PhD subsequent to this MSc programme.

Language requirements

1) English
Foreign applicants: Certificate equivalent to the German Abitur certificate (i.e, A-level certificate), or an official test (TOEFL, IELTS), or Bachelor degree in an English-speaking country.
German applicants: Abiturzeugnis

2) German
Foreign applicants: DSH-2, or TestDaF 4x4x4x4, or equivalent (such as Bachelor's degree in Germany)

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

Applicants for the MSc in General Management are expected to have sound intermediate knowledge in business administration, economics, and statistics / mathematics / econometrics. They must hold a Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or any related field, preferably a degree that amounts to 180-210 ECTS credits.
Students entering with a three-year Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) are required to earn 30 additional ECTS credits in order to obtain a Master's degree.

Enrolment fees

142.10 EUR per semester

Costs of living

The average necessary allowance for a university student at the University of Tübingen is 700 EUR per month.

Arrival support

Orientation week
Study counselling
Several student advisers are available who will be glad to help participants in all questions regarding their Master's programme and their stay in Tübingen. The student body (Fachschaft) offers numerous welcoming events especially for Master's students.

Services and support for international students

During the orientation weeks, students will be escorted to public authorities for registration purposes and helped with opening bank accounts, registering with the university and setting up their health insurance. Students are offered a basic German course and various activities which introduce them to the university and the city.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Tübingen offers student accommodation for about 4,400 students. The Student Services Organisation ("Studentenwerk") has an Accommodation Office which helps international students with finding rooms. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 300 EUR.