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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management

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About the Program

We have been offering the MBA programme "European Management" since 1990. No other postgraduate programme in business studies takes the specific demands of the European economic area into account to a similar degree. This is because of its subject foci, its internationally renowned lecturers, its international students and its contacts. Behavioural Management is our vision. Companies and their managers are only successful if they understand people in their roles as consumers, customers, employees and decision makers from economic, societal and psychological perspectives. Understanding behaviour calls for expertise in the theories behind all this, and we need methods to influence behaviour. This leads to the following fascinating questions: Why do consumers, employees and managers behave the way they do? How do internationalisation and Europeanisation influence behaviour? How can we decipher the expectations of customers and other stakeholders and how can we meet them? How can we bring the attitudes and skills of employees together with those of managers? How can modern information systems and social media help to understand the people we interact with? Since winter semester 24/25, we have been offering a new exciting elective area in entrepreneurship. In addition to the successfully established focus on Behavioural Management, the institute is presenting five new specialised courses (e.g. Marketing of Innovations, Prototyping and Agile Project Management, Business Model Development, Data Analytics Project, Entrepreneurial Management). This new focus offers all those interested in continuing education at the highest level, in innovative specialist knowledge for business start-ups and leadership skills; the opportunity to acquire the latest findings from science and practice. On top of that, with the internationally renowned degree of MBA European Management, all participants qualify for leading management positions in the international job market. All courses can also be booked individually as certified advanced education courses. Teamwork and leadership training play an important role in qualifying top leaders. Therefore, our students have the opportunity to work on case studies in each class. They improve both key competencies and soft skills such as leadership, business behaviour, presentation techniques and team building. Our programme features state-of-the-art teaching methods, high-transfer orientation, guest lectures and panel discussions. "Learning in action" also includes up to three international study weeks in Valencia (Spain), for example. Practitioners from international institutions and companies lecture on topical issues and share their professional experience. Managers from major companies regularly invite our students to visit their manufacturing facilities and share their insights into management. The excellent quality of the MBA European Management was reconfirmed in 2009 with the FIBAA seal of accreditation and, in 2019, with the Saarland University Quality Passport in the system accreditation of Saarland University. Our MBA graduates hold highly sought-after management positions in leading companies in Europe and across the world. Recruiters are European and international companies as well as international governments and administrations.
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We have been offering the MBA programme "European Management" since 1990. No other postgraduate programme in business studies takes the specific demands of the European economic area into account to a similar degree. This is because of its subject foci, its internationally renowned lecturers, its international students and its contacts. Behavioural Management is our vision. Companies and their managers are only successful if they understand people in their roles as consumers, customers, employees and decision makers from economic, societal and psychological perspectives. Understanding behaviour calls for expertise in the theories behind all this, and we need methods to influence behaviour. This leads to the following fascinating questions: Why do consumers, employees and managers behave the way they do? How do internationalisation and Europeanisation influence behaviour? How can we decipher the expectations of customers and other stakeholders and how can we meet them? How can we bring the attitudes and skills of employees together with those of managers? How can modern information systems and social media help to understand the people we interact with? Since winter semester 24/25, we have been offering a new exciting elective area in entrepreneurship. In addition to the successfully established focus on Behavioural Management, the institute is presenting five new specialised courses (e.g. Marketing of Innovations, Prototyping and Agile Project Management, Business Model Development, Data Analytics Project, Entrepreneurial Management). This new focus offers all those interested in continuing education at the highest level, in innovative specialist knowledge for business start-ups and leadership skills; the opportunity to acquire the latest findings from science and practice. On top of that, with the internationally renowned degree of MBA European Management, all participants qualify for leading management positions in the international job market. All courses can also be booked individually as certified advanced education courses. Teamwork and leadership training play an important role in qualifying top leaders. Therefore, our students have the opportunity to work on case studies in each class. They improve both key competencies and soft skills such as leadership, business behaviour, presentation techniques and team building. Our programme features state-of-the-art teaching methods, high-transfer orientation, guest lectures and panel discussions. "Learning in action" also includes up to three international study weeks in Valencia (Spain), for example. Practitioners from international institutions and companies lecture on topical issues and share their professional experience. Managers from major companies regularly invite our students to visit their manufacturing facilities and share their insights into management. The excellent quality of the MBA European Management was reconfirmed in 2009 with the FIBAA seal of accreditation and, in 2019, with the Saarland University Quality Passport in the system accreditation of Saarland University. Our MBA graduates hold highly sought-after management positions in leading companies in Europe and across the world. Recruiters are European and international companies as well as international governments and administrations.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Business Administration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management at Universität des Saarlandes

Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management at Universität des Saarlandes taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management at Universität des Saarlandes?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Master of Business Administration (MBA) – European Management?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität des Saarlandes — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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