Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Düsseldorf Business School offers MBA programmes in German as well as in the English language. Upon completion of studies, candidates are awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Heinrich Heine University. The MBA qualifies candidates for leadership positions in different sectors, industries, and companies. Our target participants are individuals who have already completed a first degree in any subject, have professional experience, and are very motivated to develop and improve their knowledge in the field of corporate management. This additional academic degree allows MBA graduates to take the next step in their careers. The programme is designed for part-time participation over 21 months alongside employment, so that a leave of absence is not necessary. To be considered for admission into the MBA programme, applicants must have completed one or more of the following: a diploma, a Bachelor's or Master's degree, state examinations, or their equivalent from a college or university in Germany or abroad. In addition, a minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.

Mission and structure of DBS

Düsseldorf Business School was created through close partnership with the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of Heinrich Heine University. It is supported by renowned companies and organizations in the Düsseldorf area, the Heinrich Heine University, and faculty professors. This structure is unique in advanced business training and further education in Germany.

For more than 18 years, a close connection with partners in the business world has distinguished the position and development of DBS. DBS integrates high intellectual quality with strong practical application. Degrees from MBA studies are awarded by Heinrich Heine University, which ensures university-level academic graduation with international recognition.

The ongoing involvement of our private sector partners in the further development of the programme guarantees that the knowledge and competencies being taught are immediately professionally relevant. The courses of DBS clearly fulfill the international requirements set forth for MBA programmes. Our programme has also received approval from FIBAA, the international accreditation agency.

Several factors are crucial for the successful completion of the MBA programme and as a basis for converting acquired knowledge and skills into business practice:

Excellence in formation and execution of courses of study which are well-founded theoretically and practically relevant; these are ensured by a team of experienced teachers from university and business, as well as the application of the latest teaching and learning methods.

Flexibility for students; above all, this concerns the students’ opportunity, through extra-occupational studies, to balance study periods with working periods. Flexibility is additionally reflected in elective subjects and variants within the curriculum.

The economic environment in which studies take place, the city of Düsseldorf with its numerous business activities, especially in forward-looking branches, ensures the dynamic environment