- Degree
- Master of Arts (MA) in "Management mittelständischer Unternehmen" at HTWD – University of Applied Sciences (HTWD)
Master mention Entrepreneuriat et Management de projet in "Management des PME et Entrepreneuriat" at Université Paris Nanterre
- Course location
- Dresden
- In cooperation with
- Université Paris Nanterre, Paris/France
- Teaching language
- • German
• French
- Languages
- Coursework and exams are in German (HTWD) and in French (Université Paris Nanterre). Participants can choose to write their Master's thesis in one of these languages. The Language Centre of HTWD offers course-related language courses and individual intensive courses.
A very small number of electives are also available in English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 3 semesters
- Beginning
- Summer semester
- Application deadline
- Applicants with a German university entrance qualification: 15 January
Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification: 30 November of the previous year
Application deadline for the double degree programme: 15 January
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- The study programme focuses on the management and control of medium-sized companies, especially in Germany and France. The programme aims at imparting subject-specific qualifications, perfecting the respective foreign language skills at a subject-specific level and acquiring knowledge of two university systems. The programme creates a new type of graduate that supports smaller and medium-sized companies on the path to internationalisation.
The programme is part of the network of the Franco-German University / "Deutsch-Französische Hochschule".
Main subject areas at HTWD: Introduction to the management of small and medium-sized companies, operational and strategic controlling, value chain management, technology and innovation management, resources and uncertainty in strategic management, additional preparatory intensive language course
Main subject areas at Université Paris Nanterre: Management and entrepreneurship for small and medium-sized companies, logistic and business strategy, industrial relationships, cross-cultural block, finance and accounting
Added Value
Wider range of skills and abilities:
• Innovative study concept with integrated practical relevance to medium-sized companies and dealing with two economic and professional worlds
• Extension of the offer of both Master's programmes through an international and intercultural perspective
• Getting to know a different linguistic, cultural, academic and professional environment
• Acquisition of intercultural competences and improved opportunities in the European or international labour market
• Studying in cohort in a German-French study group
Less administrative burden:
• Study plan and automatic recognition of study and examination achievements
• No tuition fees at the partner university
More chances:
• Cooperation with industry and business start-ups
• Funding and support of DFH-UFA Franco-German University