- Degree
- Master of Business Administration
- Course location
- Esslingen am Neckar
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The Esslingen MBA is entirely taught in English, but as knowledge of German is important for your Master's thesis work, German language courses are given before the academic programme begins.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 3 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Annually, before students commence the MBA programme in October, a preparatory programme is offered in September. It includes German language courses, cultural lectures and trips. The Esslingen MBA is taught entirely in English, but as knowledge of German is important for your thesis work, German language courses are offered before the academic programme begins.
The winter semester starts on 1 September.
- Application deadline
- 31 March for the following winter semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- 1,750 EUR
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- THE ESSLINGEN MBA: FOCUSING ON THE INDUSTRY
Esslingen University is one of the leading universities in Germany for applied sciences, with core areas in engineering and management as well as applied research.
Esslingen University has developed a focused and effective approach to its specialised MBA by dividing the key learning areas into three majors:
• General Management: Focusing on entrepreneurial thinking and industrial management – Students learn to master key managerial and entrepreneurial skills and how to handle the multifaceted challenges faced by multinational companies.
• Sustainable Production & Technology: Centred around sustainable management concepts – Students learn how to effectively assess sustainable activities, and about the tools and methods used to establish a sustainable supply chain.
• Digital Transformation: Examines the impact of integrated technology and smart manufacturing on company structures and procedures – Students learn how to manage these digitalisation strategies in relation to company goals and expectations.
This unique structure of the MBA in International Industrial Management, coupled with its unique positioning in Germany, combines these internal strengths with an incomparable mix of access to world-leading global companies and a stunning European city experience. The Esslingen MBA is highly competitive, internationally recognised, and ranked among the top European MBA programmes in industrial management.
THE ESSLINGEN MBA: MORE THAN A TYPICAL MBA PROGRAMME
• Designed for Bachelor's graduates from STEM fields with management ambitions
• Located in one of Europe's most innovative and advanced industrial regions, a one-of-a-kind business cluster
• Strong links to global players, hidden champions, and family companies, such as Bosch, EY, Festo, Kärcher, HP, IBM, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Siemens
• Takes students out of the classroom and places them in real-life situations in the industry through company visits, case studies, and team projects with companies
• Specialisation in an industrial management field during the mandatory corporate project and Master's thesis in the industry
• Optimal learning environment with a high professor-to-student ratio
• Internationally ranked among the top European MBA programmes in industrial management
• An attractive lifestyle outside of studies full of access to quintessential European cultural experiences
• Strong career prospects with nearly 30% of graduates gaining employment in a German company (in Germany & abroad) within one month of completing their studies and 60% within 12 months (90% when factoring in international companies)
• An active international alumni network all over the globe – generations of Esslingen MBA graduates build an international network to promote mutually beneficial interaction and professional development
• Strong diversity with over 90% of MBA students being international and, on average, representing 12 or more countries in a class of 25
Pursuing the MBA in Esslingen is more than just an education. It is an experience that widens your horizons and puts you in an ideal position gain industry employment.