International Management Part-Time - MBA

Your MBA in 4 semesters – compact, international, career‑boosting.

The part‑time MBA in International Management at ESB Business School is the ideal choice for ambitious professionals and emerging leaders who want to accelerate their careers without stepping away from their job. This programme combines international excellence, hands‑on learning, and an exceptionally efficient study structure. Complete your MBA in only 4 semesters at one of Germany’s most respected business schools. Need more flexibility? Extending your study period is easily possible.

Designed for working professionals
Courses are held primarily on weekends, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your studies into your professional and personal life.
International by design
Abroad studies at one of our renowned partner universities are included as a module expanding your perspective and strengthening your intercultural skills – without adding extra semesters.
Practice‑driven and immediately applicable
Our experienced professors and industry experts deliver cutting‑edge management knowledge. You and your employer benefit from your new insights right from the start.

Online Info Sessions

In our Online Info Session, we will introduce the programme with a short presentation. Then we answer your questions about study content, teaching formats, study structure and the organisational framework and admission process.

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Register for aptitude test

If you wish to enrol in the part-time MBA programme at ESB Business School, you must first register for an aptitude test.

Register for aptitude test

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We look forward to advising you personally about our study programme!

Heike Trost

MBA International Management Part-Time

+49 7121 271 3026

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Key facts and figures
Structure
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Key facts and figures

All facts and figures for your degree programme at a glance

Duration of study

4 semesters incl. master’s thesis

Start of studies

Winter and summer semester (September/March)

Language of instruction

English and German 50/50

Costs

€14,750 tuition fee/total

€199.30 semester fee/semester

Cost of study-abroad module

Study location

Reutlingen University,

one elective abroad

Admission requirements

Higher education degree,

professional experience and

very good proficiency in German and English

All key data

Duration of study

4 semesters incl. master’s thesis

Study location

Reutlingen University and one elective abroad

Start of studies

Winter and summer semester (September/March)

Application deadline

Winter semester: August 15th

Summer semester: February 15th

Places in programme

Approx. 20 per semester

Admission requirements

Allgemeine oder fachgebundene Hochschulreife
Completed higher education studies recognised in Germany (Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in the case of foreign degrees - recognition e.g. by the Studienkolleg Konstanz)
At least 1 year of qualified professional experience after completing the first degree
Very high proficiency in German and English: The language requirements and documentation thereof are regulated by the Reutlingen University language regulations (document in German). For English you have to prove a level of at least B2. Proof of sufficient language skills in German: e.g. TestDaF with at least 14 points or DSH-2 examination.

Language of instruction

German and English (50/50)

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

ECTS

90

Costs

€14,750 tuition fee/total
€199.30 semester fee/semester
Cost of study-abroad module

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Admission requirements

Allgemeine or fachgebundene Hochschulreife
Completed university studies recognized in Germany (Bachelor's degree or equivalent, for foreign degrees recognition e.g. by the Studienkolleg Konstanz)
At least 1 year of qualified work experience after completion of the first degree
Very good knowledge of German and English: The language requirements as well as the valid proofs are regulated by the language statutes of Reutlingen University (document in German). For English you have to prove a level of at least B2. Proof of sufficient language skills in German: e.g. TestDaF with at least 14 points or DSH-2 exam.

International Management Part-Time students at ESB Business School working on a project in one of the library rooms

Work full-time - and develop your career

The part-time International Management MBA programme provides broad-based knowledge with a focus on strategy, business development, marketing, digitalisation, sustainability, leadership and international negotiation skills.

Structure and content

You start your studies in September or March. On a maximum of ten weekends of attendance per semester, our programme provides everything you need for professional and personal development.

Lecture times are usually:
Friday 3:30–9:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

For intensive interaction with the lecturers and for student exchange, we hold a block week once a semester. The block week is eligible for education leave in Germany (Bildungsurlaub).

For some years now, we have been building on a modern blended learning arrangement: online seminars offer space for individual coaching and repetition in the form of recaps during the evenings, thus complementing the attendance phases.

Modular structure

All subjects are taught in subject blocks - called modules - and conclude with an examination. We distinguish between Core Modules (compulsory modules) and Electives (optional modules), which you can put together individually.

Market-Oriented Management
Managerial and Financial Accounting
Negotiating across Borders
Business Research Methods
Economics & Finance
Strategic & Sustainable Management
Leadership & Change
Digitisation & Entrepreneurship
Business Process Management Simulation
International Business Law

In our MBA programme, we place particular emphasis on a high degree of individualisation and flexibility. A broad spectrum of electives ensures the option of an individual focus within the degree programme.

The electives are distributed over semesters 2 to 4, so that a stay abroad can also be flexibly integrated during this period. Since some of the electives are offered online, it is also easier to organise your studies and accommodate various preferences.

Private study

What you learn in class will be reinforced in private study using the learning materials. We make all documents, case studies, videos and links available via a learning portal.

Online seminars, which our teachers usually offer in the evening, support you in your studies at home.

Study abroad

The internationality of graduates is an important qualification goal in the MBA programme. Therefore, a compulsory stay abroad is planned. Duration (a few days up to four weeks) and timing are flexible and thus tailored precisely to the situation of working professionals.

We currently have eight options in our portfolio:

All universities are guided by high quality standards. Almost all partners are RQUIS, AMBA and/or AACSB accredited.

The list of partner universities is constantly being expanded.

Questions?

Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!

Heike Trost

+49 7121 271 3026

Send E-mail

Your application process

1.

Carefully read the admission requirements.

2.

Take the online aptitude test.

3.

Enrol for the programme.

Admission requirements

Allgemeine or fachgebundene Hochschulreife
Completed university studies recognized in Germany (Bachelor's degree or equivalent, for foreign degrees recognition e.g. by the Studienkolleg Konstanz)
At least 1 year of qualified work experience after completion of the first degree
Very good knowledge of German and English: The language requirements as well as the valid proofs are regulated by the language statutes of Reutlingen University (document in German). For English you have to prove a level of at least B2. Proof of sufficient language skills in German: e.g. TestDaF with at least 14 points or DSH-2 exam.

Aptitude test

Step 1: Register for the qualifying examination as early as possible. Appointments for the qualifying examination are available until two weeks before the end of the enrolment period (15.08. / 15.02.)

Register FOR THE APTITUDE TEST

Step 2: After your registration, we will check whether you meet the admission requirements. You will then promptly receive an appointment for the aptitude test.

Step 3: Take the online aptitude test: You will have a half-hour online interview with professors of the MBA International Management Part-Time.

Enrolment

Step 1: Enrol online at Reutlingen University. The portal says "application", but the online form takes you directly to the application for enrolment.

ENROLLING ONLINE

Step 2: Submit the signed application for enrolment together with all supporting documents by post to Reutlingen University. Your application with all the required documents must be received by Reutlingen university at the enrolment deadline (15.08 / 15.02). The date of the postmark does not apply.

Step 3: Pay the first instalment of the tuition fees and the semester fees after you have received the fee notification. The transfer must be made by the enrolment deadline (15.08 / 15.02).

Our application tips (in German) include a list of the required documentation.

And after your studies?

With your degree, you will be able to recognise and manage change. You can solve problems effectively and make complex decisions responsibly - ideal prerequisites for demanding leadership tasks in the management of global companies.

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International Management Part-Time Students interacting in the ESB Business School premises.

Your qualification profile

Graduates of the MBA International Management Part-Time programme excel in entrepreneurial thinking and skills, take on responsibility and successfully manage complex international business processes.

International Management Part-Time ESB Business School professors and students at the international business fair.

Typical sectors

As a graduate of the International Management Part-Time MBA programme, your expertise in general management is sought in all sectors of nationally and internationally operating companies and organisations

International Management Part-Time Students at the ESB Business School chatting in the hallway.

Possible fields of business

Whether it's corporate strategy, leading international teams, management, self-employment or consulting: with your MBA degree in International Management, a wide range of fields of application is open to you.

International Management Part-Time students at the ESB Business School chatting in a lecture room.

Doctoral degree

The MBA programme International Management degree also offers you the best start into an academic career and a doctorate.

The MBA International Management Part-Time programme prepares high potential talents for management tasks in an international context. It focuses on strategy, business development, marketing, digitalisation, sustainability and leadership.

Prof. Dr. Gerd Nufer
MBA International Management Part-Time Dean of Studies

I learned that often there is not just one right answer. Rather, there are many different possibilities, and we have to carefully assess and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

Patricia Soppelsa-Fandino
Global Key Account Management, Festo SE & Co. KG
Graduate of 2020

With heart and dedication - The MBA International Management Part-Time was time-consuming but very enriching. It's the mixture of knowledge, the different cultures on campus and abroad, and the unmistakable ESB spirit.

Fabian Hörz
Director Global Strategy & Digital Transformation, ElringKlinger AG
Graduate of 2019

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Examination regulations

Selection regulations

Online Info Sessions

In our Online Info Session, we will introduce the programme with a short presentation. Then we answer your questions about study content, teaching formats, study structure and the organisational framework and admission process.

Next Info Session Dates