Short study duration
Attain a M.Sc. qualification in just 3 semesters
Individual specialisation
Customise your studies with specialised modules and hands-on projects in specific business areas
Personal development
Benefit from individual coaching sessions, soft skills training and Business English classes
Details and key facts
The Master of Science in General Management is a business administration study programme designed to equip you for leadership roles by deepening your expertise in management, economics, marketing and sales.
The programme's three-semester curriculum is aligned with industry trends and includes numerous elective modules as well as hands-on projects that allow you to tailor your studies according to your personal preferences and career goals.
You will gain real-world experience through company visits and internships, receive personal mentoring from our professors and benefit from individual support from the university's own Career Service, helping you prepare thoroughly for your professional future after graduation.
The M.Sc. in General Management is perfect for you if you have a background in business or a related field and are ready to take your skills to the next level.
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
90 ECTS
Duration
3 semesters (1.5 years)
Location
Campus Göttingen
Start dates
April 1st and October 1st
Entry requirements
Business-focused Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus proof of min. B2 level English proficiency or a document stating that your Bachelor's was English-taught
Tuition fees
€5,100 per semester
€1,000 admin and enrolment fee (one-off)
€1,000 examination fee (one-off)
Course content
The Master's programme in General Management is not only short, but also particularly practice-oriented: During the three-semester programme, multiple project modules allow you to spend up to 10 months in practical training. Plus, you can choose specialisations and put together an individual course plan that aligns with your interests.
- Module 1: Corporate Management I
Module 2: Business Administration Specialisation I
Choice of two from the following courses:
Industrial Management and Logistics
Advanced Sales Management
Advanced International Marketing
E-Business- Module 3a: International Governance
- Module 4: Project I
- Module 5: Corporate Management II
- Module 6: Business Administration Specialisation II
- Module 3b: International Governance
- Module 8: Project II
- Module 9: Project III
- Module 10: Master’s Thesis
Career prospects
The Master’s programme General Management specifically prepares you for leadership positions in companies and organisations. Furthermore, a Master's degree opens up opportunities for an academic career and a doctorate.
Graduates of this programme are now working in various industries worldwide: as marketing managers in Asia, controllers in DAX companies, consultants in accountancy firms, international representatives for automotive groups, brand specialists in the food industry, start-up CEOs or business professors at universities.
Job Guarantee
Since there are plenty of job openings in the German job market, we are confident our students will find work shortly after they finish their studies. That's why we're offering a 20% refund on full tuition fees if they don't land a job within 9 months of graduating.
To be eligible for the refund, they must have:
- successfully completed their studies within the regular study period,
- attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 upon graduation,
- shown proof of a B2 level German language proficiency in form of a certificate
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Learn more about the programme, its benefits and application process
FAQ
Our Master's programmes are all taught on campus.
Yes, classes are taught 100% in English.
Yes, you will need proof of advanced English language skills, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, ESOL CAE, BEC Higher or LanguageCert Academic. Alternatively, an English-taught Bachelor’s degree.
If you are a citizen of a country in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you do not require a visa or other documentation to enter Germany and study here. However, once you arrive and find accommodation, you must register at the local residents’ registration office.
If you come from a country other than the ones named above, you will require a visa. For more information specific to your home country, please visit the Federal Foreign Office website.
No, there are no application fees at PFH.
When you compare Germany to other European countries, you’ll find that it’s not very expensive. The living costs are just slightly higher than the EU average, with rent being the largest expense. On average, students in Germany spend around 850 EUR per month (750 EUR in Göttingen).
At PFH University, we offer international students three types of scholarships:
- Deutschland Stipendium/Germany Scholarship
- STIBET Programme & DAAD Prize
- 25% Scholarship for Top Students
Please be aware that there are no fully funded scholarships available.
About PFH
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences was recognised by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture in 1995, making it Lower Saxony's oldest private, state-recognised university. In 2007, PFH received institutional accreditation from the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA). Through its Board of Trustees and its more than 500 partner companies, the university has excellent links to business throughout Germany.
