International Programmes 2023/2024

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences • Darmstadt

Degree
Master of Business Administration
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
  • part-time (study alongside work)
Mode of study
Hybrid
Programme duration
3 semesters, 4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

One programme – four ways to get your MBA:

  • Full-time or part-time
  • Hybrid or live online 

You decide what suits you best.

Application deadline

Applicants with an international first university degree: 1 June for the following winter semester

Applicants with a German first university degree: 15 August for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

The tuition fees for the MBA programme amount to 24,800 EUR. This covers all expenses for teaching, books, learning materials and institutional costs. The tuition fee can be paid either in monthly instalments or in semester instalments.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

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. 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.

The MBA programme offers an intensive and efficient general management training for (young) professionals. By focusing on international business, the MBA curriculum is designed to further the individual development of internationally operating business leaders. The international make-up of the student body enhances this international outlook.

Course organisation

The MBA programme is offered as a part-time programme (four semesters) and as a full-time programme (three semesters). The programme has a modular structure. It offers each individual the possibility of adjusting the learning pace to suit his or her own needs.

Both programmes are offered hybrid or live online:

HYBRID:

  • All core courses hybrid: combines the immersive campus experience with online sessions
  • All expertise tracks live online
  • Faculty support at every step

LIVE ONLINE:

  • All lectures, workshops and consultations are online
  • No classroom lectures
  • Location independent

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:

  • Strategy and Leadership
  • Creating Value by Marketing
  • Diversity, Communication and Negotiation
  • Understanding Finance
  • Global Responsibility
  • Supply Chain Excellence
  • Business Research Tools
  • Master's Module

Expertise Tracks

Make your MBA your own with Expertise Tracks (electives)

On completion of your core programme, you'll tailor your degree to your individual interests and goals with Expertise Tracks. Choose three Expertise Tracks out of eight based on your personal interests and goals. Below is the list of Expertise Tracks offered, and new ones are added every year to keep options fresh and relevant.

  • Project Management
  • The Practice of Management (Excursion)
  • Sustainability and Digitalisation in the Global Economy (Summer School)
  • Business Development
  • Intercultural Management
  • Business Consulting
  • Current Topics in Management
  • Current Topics in Quantitative Finance
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A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
None
Types of online learning elements
  • Online sessions
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

The tuition fees for the MBA programme amount to 24,800 EUR. This covers all expenses for teaching, books, learning materials and institutional costs. The tuition fee can be paid either in monthly instalments or in semester instalments.

Semester contribution

All students have to pay the respective semester fee of approximately 290 EUR for each semester enrolled.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

The Darmstadt Business School offers three partial scholarships per intake. Each scholarship covers 30% of the tuition fees.

Academic admission requirements
  • Graduation from a first degree programme: an above-average economics or non-economics university degree
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience after graduation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the English language with a corresponding test certificate
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

Applicants who have sufficient English language skills but no corresponding test certificate can also take a web-based English language test at our university.

Application deadline

Applicants with an international first university degree: 1 June for the following winter semester

Applicants with a German first university degree: 15 August for the following winter semester

Submit application to

Please see our application guide for further information on our website: https://mba.h-da.de/application-services/application

Possibility of finding part-time employment

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.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the student services office "Studierendenwerk Darmstadt" (http://studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de/en/accomodation-service/) or on the private market. The average rent for a room in a student residence (including heating) is approx. 320 EUR per month.

Career advisory service

The career centre of the university offers application training and individual advice for all students. In addition, it runs a database with job offers for current students and alumni.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Buddy programme
  • Welcome event
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
Supervisor-student ratio
The MBA at Hochschule Darmstadt has very small groups with a maximum of 25 students per intake for each study variant (full-time, part-time).

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

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Founded in 1971, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is a young and innovative university where students can choose between numerous undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes, all with a strong practical orientation. Many unique Bachelor's and Master's degrees are offered in fields such as engineering, architecture, design, computer science, information and knowledge management, and social education.
Important features at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences are short study periods, efficient course organisation, a clear practical orientation right from the beginning of studies, a strong commitment to research and development in cooperation with partners in business and society, and internationally oriented education. The university maintains partnership agreements with more than 100 international universities and is a key member of the German Alliance for Applied Sciences (HAWtech).

University location

Darmstadt has been officially designated a "City of Science" by the State of Hessen due to its dense network of world-class public and private research institutions, including the technical university and one of Germany's largest universities of applied sciences. The birthplace of numerous inventions such as the radio clock, Plexiglas, and the liquid crystals in cell phones and laptops, Darmstadt is one of the few cities with a namesake element in the periodic table: darmstadtium. The former artists' colony at Mathildenhöhe, established in 1899 on a hill just outside the town by the Grand Duke of Hessen, Ernst Ludwig, was one of the primary centres of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). Today, the city still supports a colourful cultural scene.

Darmstadt is located in the Rhine-Main region, which is well known as the economic hub of Europe. The fully developed infrastructure enables very good connections to practically any destination in Europe, making it easy for you to explore wherever you like, and, indeed, is instrumental in attracting multinational companies to the region. A total of 108,740 registered companies are host to more than two million employees, thereby accounting for a GVA (Gross Value Added) of around 180 billion EUR. 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.

Located at the heart of Europe, the Rhine-Main Region is home to 5.5 million inhabitants in an area of 14,755 km²; it is Germany's most cosmopolitan region. As well as Frankfurt am Main, which constitutes the centre of the region, the surrounding cities are no less worth a visit. In the vicinity of Darmstadt, you will find many cities rich in culture, such as Frankfurt am Main (20 min.), Heidelberg (40 min.) or Mainz (20 min.) Frankfurt, Germany's financial centre, hosts the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) and is the birthplace of Johann-Wolfgang von Goethe. Heidelberg is known for its famous castle and stunning flair in its historic centre. In Mainz, Carnival is celebrated every year, and many heritage sites take you right back into the past.

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