Please note: There will be no intake for the winter semester 2026.

Practical, interdisciplinary management expertise with a strong focus on corporate leadership – taught entirely in English to prepare students for global business careers.
AACSB-accredited business schools, such as the Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS), are among the top institutions worldwide. Their degree programs meet the highest international quality standards.
Thanks to its AACSB accreditation, HUGS ranks among the top 6% of all business schools worldwide.
AACSB-accredited institutions and programs offer up-to-date curricula, qualified lecturers, high-achieving students, international perspectives, and attractive career opportunities through strong partnerships and connections in the business world.



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This Master’s programme provides hands-on, cross-functional management expertise with an entrepreneurial focus. The curriculum covers current topics and trends, delivered through expert lectures, excursions, case studies, and project work. Students can pursue their individual academic and professional interests through a wide range of elective courses. Additionally, they have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad or earn a double degree at selected partner universities, gaining valuable international experience. Our extensive network of partner institutions offers attractive options for shaping a unique study-abroad experience.
Each semester, our students can choose from a list of electives to sharpen their profile.
These electives cover topics such as Entrepreneurship, Marketing und Sales, Accounting, Finanical Management, Strategic Information Management, Operations Management, Economic Policy und Management Coaching
The programme focuses on developing leadership skills, driving processes and people forward, shaping organisations, and ensuring their competitiveness. It provides a strong knowledge base while fostering valuable professional networks. Graduates acquire essential management expertise and an international perspective, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities. They are well prepared for roles in industry, commerce, and trade, taking on responsibilities in challenging areas such as strategic management, human resources, marketing, consulting, financial management, and controlling.
Practical Experience or International Experience:
Admission to this programme is restricted, i.e. you have to apply for a study place. You can find all the necessary information here:


In our study programme we focus on excellent teaching - research-oriented in the sense of application-oriented

The Master in Business Management stands for hands-on excellence, innovative thinking, and forward-looking impact – a program that not only imparts knowledge but creates real-world value.

The Master in Business Management combines teaching, practice and science in an excellent way and thus offers a high level of well-founded and comprehensive business competence - regardless of the field in which you would like to work later on

The Master in Business Management is much more than just a degree - the HUGS feels like a family. In addition to deepening theoretical management knowledge, great importance is placed on cooperation with the hidden champions from the Heilbronn-Franken region. Participating in international study tours, a semester abroad at one of the many worldwide partner universities, or extensive networking make the program unique.

In our study programme we focus on excellent teaching - research-oriented in the sense of application-oriented
Find out more about the Faculty of Business and about student life on the campus and in Heilbronn.
Learn more about student fees, funding, accommodations, and student services:
The International Student Support offers you detailed guidance before, during, and after your studies in Germany.

The Introduction Days mark the beginning of the study programme for our first-semester students. During these days, students will receive all essential information about their studies.
In addition, the programme includes team-building activities, case studies, lectures, and excursions.

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