International Business Management & Leadership

At a glance

• Graduation

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Type Of Study

  job accompanying, full-time

• Standard Period Of Study

  4 Semester

• ECTS Credits

  90

• Start Of Study

  winter term
  summer term

• Admission Requirement

  yes

• Course Language

  English

• Faculty

  Professional School of Business and Technology

• Tuition fees

  16.900,00 € total fees

• International study

  compulsory

• Maximum number of participants

  40

• Accreditation

  FIBAA, EPAS (EFMD)

Details about this course

Program structure

Target group:

Managers and young professionals.

Schedule:

You can tailor the schedule for your professional part-time programme for the MBA in International Business Management & Leadership to slot in optimally alongside your work commitments. The programme is deliberately structured to enable you to study at the same time as fulfilling a demanding professional role.

• Standard structure: part-time (4 semesters), starting in May or September
• Alternatively: full-time (2–3 semesters), starting in May or September

Catch-up seminars:
As we run several parallel MBA groups at a time, it’s possible to catch up on any missed seminars. This offers you a clear advantage over other MBA programmes.

Lecturing hours:

• Weekend blocks: generally Fri–Sun, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Two induction weeks at the start: 8.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day
• Study abroad: two weeks in Cape Town, three weeks in Bangkok, or eight weeks in Brisbane
• Project week: generally Mon–Weds, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Schedule for the professional part-time programme starting in September

Schedule for the full-time programme starting in September

*Online-Garantie
Wir geben Ihnen eine Online-Garantie für unser MBA-Programm, falls es zu einer zweiten Corona-Welle kommen sollte.
Für den MBA-Start im Wintersemester 2020/2021 planen wir einen Blended-Learning-Ansatz. Das bedeutet, dass wir Präsenzseminare gemäß den geltenden Hygienevorschriften mit virtuellen Lehrformaten (Live-Web-Sitzungen, virtuelle Teamarbeit, Online-1:1-Coaching-Sitzungen, Aufgaben mit individuellem Feedback, Selbststudienaktivitäten basierend auf Materialien, die online bereitgestellt werden) kombinieren.

Course content:

The professional part-time MBA in International Business Management & Leadership comprises the following modules:

Semester 1

• Accounting
• Business English
• Electives
• International Finance & Economics
• International Strategy
• Leading Self
• Methodology I
• Principles of Leadership

Semester 2

Major in General management

• Change Management & Entrepreneurship
• Cross-Cultural Behaviour
• International Market Analysis & Development

Major in International Sales Management

• International Sales Strategy
• International Supply Chain Management
• Sales Channel Management
• Sales Structure & Key Account Management

Major in International Supply Chain Management

• Internal Logistics Processes
• Management of Supply Chain Networks
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Supplier & Inventory Management

Details about the majors can be found here.

Semester 3

• Digital Process Management
• Electives
• International HR
• International Marketing
• International Strategy II
• Managing for Sustainability
• Mindful Leadership

Semester 4

• Master’s thesis
• Methodology II
• Projects

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Dual study

Der MBA International Business Management & Leadership ist ein berufsbegleitender Studiengang.

 

Was heißt das?

Diesen Studiengang können Sie parallel zu Ihrer Berufstätigkeit absolvieren. Die Vorlesungen finden (überwiegend) am Wochenende statt.

Application and approval

Application deadlines:

15 August each year to start in the winter semester

15 January each year to start in the summer semester

Admission requirements:

You should meet the following admission criteria:

• Successfully completed higher education programme (university, advanced technical college, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University) gaining 210 ECTS Credit Points (applicants whose academic award amounts to less than 210 ECTS Credit Points must demonstrate commensurately longer vocational experience or attend additional seminars)
• At least two years of post-graduate vocational experience
• Good knowledge of English

Application documents:

Applicants from Germany

Your curriculum vitae A photo for your student ID A copy of the certificate of your academic qualification  Proof of more than two years’ vocational experience (confirmation from your employer or an older professional reference) Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL test: min. score 80 or IELTS language test: min. band score 6.5 – please consult the Professional School) A brief personal statement (explaining why you wish to enrol on our MBA programme and outlining your future career plans)

International applicants

Your curriculum vitae A photo for your student ID A copy of the certificate of your academic qualification  Proof of more than two years’ vocational experience (confirmation from your employer or an older professional reference) Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL test: min. score 80 or IELTS language test: min. band score 6.5) A brief personal statement (explaining why you wish to enrol on our MBA programme and outlining your future career plans, e.g. working in Germany)

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International info

The programme is conducted entirely in English, with a period of study abroad in South Africa, Thailand or Australia constituting a core component. In addition, international students and lecturers enrich the content of lectures by injecting their personal experience. 

You can choose between the following options for studying abroad:

South Africa	Cape Town	2 weeks
Australia	Brisbane	8 weeks
Thailand*	Bangkok	3 weeks

*abhängig von der jeweiligen Gruppengröße

Examination regulations

We compile all study programme and examination regulations centrally for you. There you will find all versions and changes. continue

Dates

Dates

Closing dates for applications within Germany:

15 August each year to start in the winter semester

15 January each year to start in the summer semester

 

Closing dates for international applications:

31 May each year to start in the winter semester

30 November each year to start in the summer semester

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Get in touch / Further advice

Get in touch / Further advice

Would you like more information, to talk to an advisor, or discuss what might count towards your studies? You’re very welcome to ask!

Please get in touch with:

Alexandra Fichtl
Degree programme coordinator
Tel.: +49 831 2523-125
alexandra.fichtl(at)hs-kempten.de

 

If you live outside Germany, please contact:

Birgit Kollmann
Degree programme coordinator
Tel.: +49 831 2532-9581
birgit.kollmann(at)hs-kempten.de

 

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