MBA

The MBA programme at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is designed for young, high-potential employees who require solid management skills in addition to their existing academic qualifications and who need to combine continuing professional development with full-time employment. It is tailored by experts to meet the challenges of a dynamic global economy. Following the concept of applied sciences, it focuses on a close connection between theory and practical application.

Educational organisation

The MBA programme is offered full-time (three semesters) or part-time (four semesters). The programme has a modular structure and offers each individual the possibility of adjusting the learning pace to suit his or her own needs.
The part-time structure of the MBA programme conveniently enables participants to combine a career with continuing education. No time off work is necessary and the entire programme can be completed parallel to full-time employment or an internship. However, the full-time programme offers the opportunity to complete the MBA programme within a shorter time frame. This option is especially designed for international students who want to concentrate on their studies and quickly return to their jobs and families .
The MBA programme comprises 11 modules and a total of 90 credit points (CP). The core courses impart special management-related business knowledge in selected areas:

• Strategic Management and Leadership
• Economic Research Methods
• Communication, Negotiation, Mediation
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic IT-Management
• Business Law and Ethics
• Advanced Business Simulation
• Managerial Accounting
• Global Marketing Management

Forms of assessment

The core courses consist of in-class tuition and additional work at home, combined with the intensive application of management and decision-making skills in practical exercises and case studies.
In order to complete each module, an achievement test must be passed. These tests accompany the studies and consist of case study presentations, exercises, project studies and written tests.

Course objectives

Our mission is to develop competent and responsible business leaders capable of meeting challenges in today's international business environment. With this course of study we provide a practical and internationally oriented education which promotes a thorough understanding of changing and challenging business processes. An integrated and intensive curriculum covering the most important areas in business management today will introduce you to innovative methods and concepts. You will acquire and apply the knowledge and tools 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 teams, decision-making, presentation techniques, conducting negotiations and intercultural understanding. We will endow you with the leadership skills necessary for your management position and help you in the art of developing business visions. In order to teach you these skills and make them operational, a powerful, step-by-step procedure has been designed to assist you in assuming a leading position in your personal field of competence and interest.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills with one of these certificates (not older than two years):

• TOEFL internet-based score 88 or better
• IELTS minimum band score 6.5 or better
• Cambridge Certificates:
  • FCE - First Certificate of English (General English, B2), Grade A
  • BEC Vantage (B2), Grade B or better
  • BEC Higher (C1), Grade C or better

Academic requirements

• Graduation from a first degree programme: an above-average economics or non-economics university degree
• adequate basic knowledge of business administration (Applicants who do not have adequate basic knowledge of economics are expected to take preparation courses.)
• a minimum of three years of professional experience after graduation
• comprehensive knowledge of the English language with a corresponding test certificate

Enrolment fees

Approx. 280 EUR per semester. The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area.

Costs of living

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Job opportunities

Darmstadt is located in the Rhine-Main region, which is well known as the economic hub of Europe. Several large international companies such as Accenture, Bosch, Deutsche Bank, Evonik Industries, Merck, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, and many more have established sites in and around Darmstadt.
For many students in Germany, it's quite normal to work part-time while studying. As an international student, you are also allowed to work in Germany. However, certain rules do apply.

Funding opportunities within the university

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences offers MBA Part Scholarships to MBA candidates.
The scholarships will be awarded to outstanding personalities who demonstrate in their professional and social environment the potential to become exemplary and strong future leaders. Candidates should show extraordinary achievements, such as:

• social commitment
• outstanding attainments in the professional life
• exemplary entrepreneurial thinking and action
• extensive international experience
• very good academic results
  http://mba.h-da.de/mba/find-out-more/scholarships/

Arrival support

During Welcome Days, the first days of your stay in Darmstadt, you will get to know Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences as well as the city of Darmstadt.
All formalities concerning your stay will be settled during the first days. Student tutors will help you open up a bank account, set up health insurance and enrol at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. They will also accompany you when you visit the foreigners' registration office (Ausländerbehörde).
Campus tours of the university and also a tour of the city of Darmstadt will be held in order to help you find your way around in your new environment.

Services and support for international students

We don't leave you alone in the dark - instead we offer you integrated services to create unique advantages for your career. In our MBA programme, you will have the opportunity to profit from our network and infrastructure. Our aim is to help you in organising your stay in Germany and to create more value for you and your career.
For instance, you can benefit from

• advice regarding visa and work permit
• application training
• our help in finding accommodation
• finding jobs and internships through our network
• learning and improving your German and English in one of our language courses
• pursuing a broad range of sports such as badminton, boxing, basketball, soccer, rugby, swimming, diving, table tennis, volleyball, gym workouts, and many more (apart from these, more than 100 sports organisations offer over 1,500 possibilities to pursue your favourite sport)
• free public transport using the student rail pass
• cultural activities
• getting in touch with other international and German students
• up-to-date classroom technology, free Wi-Fi on campus, extensive library access, e-learning

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the student services office "Studierendenwerk Darmstadt" (http://www.studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de/index.php/de/) or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 220 EUR. Private housing can be found on the Internet at: https://www.heagwohnbau.de/Studentenwohnen or http://www.studenten-wg.de.