International Management

Application Process and Procedure

Admission Criteria

1. Proof of degree:

Proof of a degree from a German institute of higher education or vocational college or a comparable degree from a foreign institute of higher education

2. Work experience:

Applicants are required to give proof of their work experience by submitting relevant documentation such as certificates of employment or letters of recommendation. Internships and apprenticeships are also acknowledged in addition to regular full-time occupations. Work experience should typically amount to 2 years, however candidates with less than 2 years of work experience may also apply.

3. Proficiency in English:

To be considered for admission you are required to have obtained a minimum of B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference in English.

4. Proficiency in German:

To be considered for admission you are required to have obtained a minimum of A1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference in German.

Further information can be found in the document: Admission Criteria & Statutes.

Applications Deadlines

The selection process for the winter term 2020/21 will take place from July 15-20, 2020 at the HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen university. It will be a face-to-face interview (remote options for international students available).

Applicants, who fulfil the formal application requirements for the MBA program will be invited via mail.

A GMAT is not mandatory, but can waive the mandatory participation in the entrance exams.

How do I apply?

1. Inform yourself about the admission criteria and application deadlines

Before applying please inform yourself about all the documentation you are required to submit. You can find this information under “Admission Criteria”. You will find the corresponding winter and summer semester deadlines under “Application Deadlines”.

2. Fill in the official application for admission to NGU using the online-application portal of My assist

You will find the online-application portal through the following link: my.uni-assist.de

3. Upload the following documents to my.uni-assist.de

The degree certificate (or the academic achievements achieved by the time of application) and the certificate of the first degree course
School leaving certificate?
Proof of work experience
Motivation letter (optional)
Complete curriculum vitae (optional)
Evidence of proficiency in English (B2 level) for non-native speakers
Evidence of proficiency in German (A1 level) for non-native speakers
Applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia: Original certificate as issued by the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) at the German Embassy.

4. Attending the entrance exam

A maximum of 60 applicants are allowed to take part in the entrance interview after successful application. Invitation is based on a ranking list determined by the final grade of the first degree course. You will be informed about your individual date via e-mail.

During the interview (appr. 15 minutes), applicants are required to demonstrate their basic understanding of the subject as well as their work experience and their motivation for this course. A maximum of 30 points may be awarded for the basic understanding of the subject, a maximum of 50 points for work experience and a maximum of 20 points for motivation. The Admissions Committee may decide to carry out the interview by telephone (telephone interview, video interview etc).

The GMAT (https://www.mba.com/) is not mandatory. It will, however, replace the entrance interview if you have scored a result of at least 500 points.

5. Feedback on your application

After you have attended the entrance interview, you will receive feedback by e-mail within a period of two weeks.

6. Registration at the university

If your application is successfull, you will receive a letter of admission informing you about how to register at the university. Information on the current registration and tuition fees can be found here: https://www.hfwu.de/en/studium/finanzielles/

There are no tuition fees for EU citizens, for NON-EU citizens the tuition fees are 1.500 € per term.

Key Facts

Course Outline

Module Overview

Teaching Methods and Learning Environment

Testimonials

Admission Criteria

Applications Deadlines

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Professors

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