Master your business career with an MBA degree
The MBA program empowers you with the business insights and leadership skills needed for a successful international career. You’ll deepen your expertise in areas like economics, management, accounting, sales, and marketing, all while gaining a global perspective and focusing on sustainability. Designed with real-world relevance, this program prepares you to excel in senior and management roles.
Whether or not you come from a business background, this program is ideal if you're looking to advance your career in a business-related field.
Degree
Master of Business Administration
90 ECTS
Entry requirement
Non-Business focus Bachelor´s degree with minimum 180 ECTS.
One year of professional experience after Bachelor's degree
Length of study
3 semesters (1.5 years)
Study location
Göttingen
Tuition fees
€5,940 per semester;
€1,000 admin and enrolment fee (one-off fee)
€1,000 examination fee (one-off fee)
Start dates
April 1st
October 1st
Study content
From strategic thinking to data analysis, the MBA programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's competitive market.
Semester Overview
Module 1: Executive Management
Gain practical executive skills through a business simulation game, human resources management, and organizational strategies. This module prepares you for high-level management roles with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Module 2: Business Administration Specialisation I
Students choose two of the following courses.
- Industrial Management and Logistics I
- Sales Management I
- International Marketing I
- E-Business I
Module 3: International Economics I (Online optional)
Understand key economic principles through macroeconomics and microeconomics, complemented by academic writing and research methods. This module lays a strong foundation for economic analysis and research.
Module 4: Controlling (Online optional)
Emphasizes controlling as a key planning and control function, guiding company decisions with various goals over different time frames. It covers investment issues, financing, and strategic controlling applications.
Module 5: Management Accounting (Online optional)
Master external, internal, and international accounting practices along with capital market communication. This module enhances your ability to handle complex financial information and reporting.
Module 6: Innovation Mangement and Business Planning
Explore innovation management, SME management, and business planning. This module fosters creativity and strategic thinking for business development.
Module 7: Business Administration Specialisation II
Based on the 2 chosen courses in Module 2, the student further deepens their understanding of the same 2 courses. This module further hones the student’s skills for high impact business roles.
Module 8: International Economics II
Study economic policy and emerging markets to understand global economic trends. This module prepares you for strategic roles in international economics.
Module 9: Project Work I
Engage in a semester abroad with scientific work or an eight-week internship to apply theoretical knowledge practically. This hands-on experience is vital for bridging academic learning and real-world practice.
Module 10: Project Work II
Continue practical learning through the semester abroad with scientific work or an extended internship. This module ensures you gain comprehensive practical experience in your field.
Module 11: Master’s Thesis
Conduct in-depth research and defend your findings to complete your Master's degree. This can be a purely theoretical work but should be carried out in cooperation with a company if possible. This module represents the culmination of your academic efforts and expertise.
Am I eligible for the MBA degree programme?
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, can be in a non-business focused area
- At least one year of work experience
Language requirements
- English proficiency at a minimum level of B2 (CEFR), can be proven with:
- English language certificate: TOEFL iBT score 86, IELTS score 6.5, Duolingo, or equivalent.
- Alternatively, a document stating that the medium of instruction for your Bachelor's course was English.
Career opportunities with an MBA degree
The MBA degree builds on the skills and knowledge acquired during your previous studies and further qualifies you, particularly for leadership roles in companies and organisations. This programme lays the foundation for your future career across various industries and sectors, opening up new opportunities and perspectives for you to fully utilise your potential in challenging roles within the business world.
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Corporate Financial Management
Whether a startup, SME, or international corporation, solid and sustainable financing is crucial. Corporate financial management involves using diverse financing tools, from crowdfunding to equity financing, and requires up-to-date knowledge to develop effective strategies. It also includes managing financial risks, optimizing capital structure, and ensuring overall financial health.
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E-Business
E-business involves managing online commercial activities and ensuring the successful implementation of digital business projects. It requires skills in forecasting market opportunities, understanding business processes, and possessing entrepreneurial qualifications. Professionals in e-business work with key technologies to establish and operate online ventures, navigate economic and legal aspects, and apply digital solutions in various fields, including public administration and healthcare. This role is crucial for transforming small ideas into successful online businesses.
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Industrial Management
Industrial Management involves overseeing and optimizing production processes, sales, and procurement. This role suits jobs such as operations manager, supply chain manager, or production planner, where expertise in process management and controlling is essential across various industries. Specialising in this field offers excellent career opportunities in industry, consulting, or logistics.
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Sales Management
Sales Management involves overseeing and optimizing a company's sales processes, strategies, and performance. This role requires expertise in addressing complex business challenges related to industrial production, sales, and procurement. An MBA in Industrial Management and Logistics prepares you to handle strategic and structural issues, develop solutions for planning problems, and assess complex management alternatives across various industries.
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International Marketing
International Marketing involves navigating the complexities of global markets, from market research and analysis to strategic planning, budgeting, and execution. This role requires understanding regional and cultural differences to effectively target diverse audiences. An MBA in International Marketing equips you with the skills needed for leadership positions in global marketing departments.
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Key Account Management
Key Account Management involves managing relationships with crucial clients who are vital to the company’s success. Key Account Managers focus on expanding these business relationships by developing strategic plans with key clients, determining product needs, sales volumes, revenue targets, and pricing. This role is essential for building and maintaining long-term, strategic partnerships with major clients.
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Project Management
Project Management involves initiating, planning, executing, and closing projects across various industries. Project Managers are responsible for writing business cases, creating project plans, managing costs and resources, and organizing and leading meetings. This role is highly interdisciplinary and includes leadership responsibilities, particularly when working with project teams.
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Consulting
Consulting involves optimising a company’s strategies and structures. As a Consultant, you analyse processes and systems to develop tailored solutions, such as improving production efficiency, enhancing supply chains, or implementing new IT systems. An MBA provides the necessary skills and knowledge for this role, equipping you with a strong foundation in business management and problem-solving to tackle diverse challenges based on your specialisation.
Get ready to conquer the challenges of leadership with our programme's global outlook and hands-on approach!
The MBA degree can open doors to various high-level management positions across different industries, including finance, consulting, marketing and entrepreneurship. With a curriculum that's as flexible as it is comprehensive, you'll be able to tailor your studies to match your career goals.
Whether you're interested in accounting, e-commerce or industrial management, we've got you covered. And the best part? You'll have a whole 8 months to gain practical experience before you graduate! Our team of mentors, tutors and advisors will be there for you every step of the way, so you can rest assured that you'll succeed.
Job Guarantee
Since there are plenty of job openings in the German job market, we are confident our students will find jobs quickly after they finish studying. 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, the student 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.
Meet the professors
André Presse has extensive experience as a company founder and an associate in several companies in the field of digitalisation, sustainability and media.
Joachim Ahrens has extensive teaching experience, for example in the area of Executive Education. He has done research at Harvard, Stanford and Berkeley University.
Kai C. Andrejewski has many years of experience as an auditor and tax consultant and as a lecturer. He is currently employed at PFH and is a CFO at SIXT.
Antje-Britta Mörstedt is Vice President for Distance Learning and Digitalization at the PFH. She provided innovative impetus for the concept of distance learning at the PFH.
Frank Albe worked for the TUI Group, where he was involved in the reorientation of the group and investment controlling. He has worked at PFH since 2000 and was elected President of the University in 2014.
Hubert Schüle worked for a Hamburg consulting firm on the topics of business processes and the development of ERP systems. Today he works as a professor and management consultant.
Julian Voss studied Business Administration at PFH from October 2001, specialising in IT Business Account Management and Eastern Europe, and graduated with a Diploma in September 2005.
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FAQ
At PFH University, you can apply at any time.
- Application form via our website
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- School leaving certificate (University Entrance Certificate)
- Bachelor's degree certificate (or provisional certificate, if not yet awarded)
- Transcript of records for your Bachelor's degree
- Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level)
- English language certificate: TOEFL iBT 86, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo, or equivalent.
- Document stating that the medium of instruction of your Bachelor’s course was English.
- Proof of one year of work experience, such as an official written statement from the company.
- For applicants of MBA: at least one year’s work experience is mandatory
- Copy of passport
- Digital photo for your university card
- Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian students must obtain an APS Certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center to complete the admission process.
Yes, you will need proof of advanced English language skills, e.g., Bachelor’s taught in English, TOEFL iBT score 86, IELTS score 6.5, Duolingo, or equivalent.
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 with 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.
At PFH University, we offer international students three types of scholarships:
- STIBET-Programmes
- DAAD Prize
- Deutschland Stipendium/Germany Scholarship
For more information on each of the scholarships, click here.
During your studies, you are generally allowed to do 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work and take small student jobs. In exceptional circumstances, your local foreigners office may impose further restrictions.
International students coming to Germany have two options when it comes to accommodation: student halls of residence and private accommodation. For more information, you can visit the Accommodation Finder from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research or contact our international office.
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 for the management degree).