Part-time General Management

Want to advance your career while working? Our part-time MBA in General Management is designed for ambitious professionals and executives who want to take on responsibility and shape the future strategically. Through intensive interaction with fellow students, professors, and experienced experts from the regional business community, you’ll combine theory and practice in ways you can apply directly in your job. And you’ll build a strong, cross-industry network.

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Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Study Language
German

Standard period of study
4 Semester

Starts of study
Winter semester

Application deadline
September 15

Admission requirements
completed bachelor's degree, letter of motivation

Language requirements
Good English skills (proof of B2 level required)

Practical requirements
at least 2 years of qualified professional experience

ECTS
90 Credits

Place of study
Campus Gengenbach

Selection process
Yes (in-person interview)

Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?

The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:

Email: zulassungsamt@hs-offenburg.de
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

The part-time program covers all the key areas of expertise you need for leadership roles:

Management & Strategy: You’ll learn to strategically align companies and maintain a broad perspective in Strategic Management. You’ll develop expert knowledge in marketing, project management, and logistics.
Economics & Finance: You’ll gain a deep understanding of economic relationships in “Specific Economic Aspects” and learn about the legal framework in “Economic Law.” In “Managerial Finance & Accounting,” you’ll master finance, from cost accounting to controlling.
Leadership & Change: True leadership requires strong communication skills and adaptability. You’ll develop your skills in Communication & Leadership, shape the digital transformation in Elements of Digitalization, and guide change processes in Change Management.
Practice & Application: You’ll apply the methods and tools you’ve learned directly in your day-to-day professional life. In the Student Consulting Project, you’ll tackle real-world problems—often from your own company, and independently if needed. The master’s degree thesis is also typically based on a specific practical project but can be flexibly adapted to individual topics. This ensures an optimal integration of theory, practice, and application.

The MBA program focuses on application: projects and assignments can be directly integrated into your daily work. This allows you to immediately implement new methods and tools within your company. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and simulation exercises, you’ll work with fellow students and regional executives to develop solutions for real-world challenges.

Here’s how personalized your program is:

Elective Courses: From our list of required electives, you can choose from fields such as engineering, business, IT, law, languages, soft skills, or robotics. This allows you to tailor your program specifically to your interests.
Credit Recognition: Prior coursework (such as from master’s programs, above-average professional experience, or language certificates) can be applied toward your degree during the first semester.
Field trips: Experience innovation firsthand—regionally or internationally during International Week, for example, in Silicon Valley or Shanghai.
Small, diverse classes enable personalized support and close interaction with lecturers and fellow students from various fields, including engineers, Informatik specialists, and students from the natural sciences, business, and the humanities.

Times and Dates

Part-time Study While Working

Class days are usually Friday and Saturday (starting at 9:00 a.m.)
A mix of in-person (approx. 90%) and online lectures (approx. 10%)
Exam and test dates are largely integrated into the regular lecture schedule
Non-lecture periods: Mid-February through mid-March, as well as August and September. There are no lectures on weekends that include holidays or long weekends.

Current Semester & Syllabus (PDF)

Perspectives

With an MBA degree, you’ll qualify for challenging specialist and leadership roles. You’ll develop an entrepreneurial mindset, make well-informed decisions in complex situations, and navigate intercultural contexts with confidence.

Companies particularly value the direct practical application of what you learn, which is why many employers support the program by providing time off and/or financial assistance.

Here’s what you’ll take away for your career:

General Management Expertise
Strategic Problem Solving
Digital Proficiency
Leadership & Team Performance
Intercultural Competence
Personal Development

Admission Requirements and Application

Admission Requirements

1 qualifying college degree from an undergraduate program (bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher)
Proficiency in English (at least B2 level or equivalent)
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
1 final personal interview is part of the admission procedures and determines, among other things, the recognition of equivalent academic achievements

application

The application deadline for students starting in the winter semester (October) is September 15 each year.

Please fill out the online form and mail the following documents to the address provided in the confirmation email (documents marked with an asterisk (*) must be submitted as officially certified copies):

Proof of a previously completed university degree * (e.g., a degree certificate)
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., certificates, at least B2 level)
Proof of vocational training (skilled worker’s certificate/vocational diploma/journeyman’s certificate, if available)
Complete, unabridged resume (including, in particular, employment history to demonstrate relevant professional experience)
Passport photo / portrait photo
Proof of relevant professional experience (employment reference, employer’s certificate, or similar)
Letter of recommendation from a company (usually from the current employer)
Application letter/statement of purpose

Additional requirements for international applicants:

Proof of German language proficiency (e.g., DSH2, TestDaF4)
Certificate of the assessment test or certificate from the preparatory college for international students *
Residence permit for study purposes *

Tuition Fees

Tuition covers the standard period of study and the minimum course load required to earn the MBA degree. Additional services (e.g., field trips) are not included.

The tuition fee is calculated as follows (and is billed on a semester-by-semester basis as listed below):

1st semester (= winter semester) €3,500
2nd semester (= summer semester) €3,500
3rd semester (= winter semester) €3,500
4th semester (= summer semester) * €2,490

Total tuition (after 4 semesters)* €12,990 plus €170 semester fee (per semester for administration/student services/student government)

* The fourth semester is scheduled to be the final semester of study, during which the master’s thesis is written. (Individual semesters of leave extend the duration of study but are not billed.)