Content, Aim
The internationally oriented Global Business MBA program (accredited by AACSB) and offered in cooperation with the Hamburger Fern-Hochschule, HFH and the University of Louisville (UofL) is aimed at graduates of engineering, business and social or natural science degree programs. In a part-time program lasting 13,5 months, students receive an international general management education with solid, broad-based business training. At the end of the program, students are awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Louisville.
At the beginning of your studies, we offer you the option on a three-day “team training” module in the USA. Half of your courses will be completed during two 4.5 week-long periods of residence at the UofL in the months of June and July of two successive years. Between these two periods of full-time study, you will attend weekend seminars during the fall and spring semesters at a EUROPEAN study center in Switzerland.
Program
The program enables its participants to design and manage business operations, devise and evaluate organizational structures, analyze processes or assess market trends and demands. The ability to act in an integral manner and take responsibility for one’s actions are core strengths of our MBA alumni. The program scheme emphasizes teamwork and co-operation among students, forging professional bonds that may last a lifetime.
Program Highlights
The blend of an international learning community, a transfer-oriented program scheme with a wide selection of different didactic methodologies and a truly inspiring faculty create a stimulating learning environment for our students. We are convinced that this is the ideal setting for an academic program with a global perspective. The faculty is multinational and associated with the University of Louisville, Hamburger Fern-Hochschule, European Business School and other institutions. Our lecturers are designated specialists in their field of expertise.
Diploma and Accreditation
The successful completion of the program leads to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded by the University of Louisville (UofL). Based on the institutional accreditation of UofL, the MBA program is accredited by AACSB.
AACSB, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is an international association of educational institutions, business, not-for-profit and government organizations devoted to the advancement of higher education in business administration and management. It is being recognized throughout the world as the premier accrediting body for schools offering degrees in business administration and accounting.
Admission Criteria
All application credentials must be submitted in English:
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Letter of motivation
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Curriculum vitae
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Diploma from a recognized or accredited university, university of applied science or college degree with a „B“ or better grade point average.*
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): at least 213 points (computer-aided) or 80 points (internet based)*, or completion of a personal interview to confirm English fluency
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2 letters of reference
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Personal interview with the academic director
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At least 3 years of work experience
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Successful completion of the Pre-MBA program (preparation course is offered online).
*Justified exceptions with regard to the grade of the university degree ort he number of TOEFL points are possible in case of the prospect’s special qualification.
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