MBA International Business Management

MBA International Business Management

Our MBA program is focused on managing business across global markets. It challenges students to think and live globally by its location at the crossroads of Europe. Organizational leadership, strategic management, and managing cultural diversity are strong points of the program and prepare the student for success as future professionals in business enterprises operating across international borders.

International Location

Situated in the heart of Europe, the program consistently attracts students from all over the world. Classes are typically made up of 95% international students, creating a unique multi-cultural experience on the fringe of the Black Forest and within an hour’s drive to France, Switzerland, Austria, and three hours to Italy.

Global Partners

The region is home to many top global corporations including Porsche, Daimler, SAP, Bosch, Aesculap, and Hugo Boss. Our students can expect to be exposed to such companies through field trips, company thesis collaborations, and post-graduation internships. Many of our foreign graduates have gone on to work for these and other such companies as part of their extended international business experience here.

Advanced Teaching Methods

HFU is a top-ranked university of applied sciences as evidenced by recent surveys of schools. Our MBA program offers many advantages.

Top among them is our small class size limited to 15 students, ensuring an intensive learning environment, close interaction with peers and professors, and personalized attention from the faculty and support staff.

The program comprises full-time day study, thus allowing the student to enjoy normal campus life and weekends exploring the many recreational and cultural offerings of the region.

Global Preparation

In the end, an MBA from HFU Business School will provide you with an exceptional ‘Made in Germany’ foundation for a career in international business at global companies worldwide. The quality of our MBA program is confirmed through accreditation.

Creating the future through innovation for more than 160 years Furtwangen University (HFU) is proud of its more than 160-year history of high-quality teaching, applied research and strong international orientation. We are ranked highly by both students and employers in Germany’s university league tables and our excellent reputation draws students from all over Germany as well as from more than 80 countries around the world. With three campuses, ten faculties and 41 innovative and practical degree courses at both bachelor’s and master’s levels, HFU offers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Our students benefit from the excellent study conditions with small study groups and personal contact with professors. We also offer outstanding support services and facilities, including ultra-modern laboratories, a high-tech IT infrastructure and one of the best libraries in Germany. This all adds up to a great learning experience with first-rate job prospects. Why should you choose us?

• Modern, innovative degree courses
• Top quality teaching and research
• Training in leading-edge technology
• with a strong practical element
• Focus on work-relevant skills
• International focus of degree courses
• Optimal student support and supervision
• Excellent job opportunities

HFU Business School is a firmly-established center for excellence, renowned for its pioneering spirit and dynamic atmosphere. Over 1000 business people have graduated with us since our foundation in 1995. We offer fully-accredited, highly-ranked business degrees tailored to the needs of the international job market. At HFU Business School, you will gain a top professional qualification, enabling you to play a successful part in the global economy of the 21st century. And that’s a promise! Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Forest region in southern Germany, HFU Business School provides the perfect setting for your studies.