Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Business is changing at an increasing rate, and with change come new challenges. Management and leadership in times of digital transformation demands new approaches. If you want to lead a company to success in a volatile and unpredictable world, you require brand new management competencies and skills. Your studies at HHL will equip you with all the tools to become a responsible leader and effective manager – be it in an international company, a reputable consultancy, or an innovative start-up. In addition to leading you to a deepened understanding of state-of-the-art business management concepts, our MBA programme will also strengthen the skills that will ensure your success in management in the digital and fast-paced future. Digital skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, perseverance, leadership and intercultural management are just a few of the skills that empower HHL graduates to drive innovation and to take the risks necessary to manage successfully in the rapidly changing business landscape. At HHL, your personal growth is at the centre because we believe this is fundamental for professional advancement. You will be challenged to reach your true potential on all levels. An internationally acclaimed faculty empowers you to build, restructure and guide companies through the processes of transformation. The MBA programme at HHL is divided into three segments: the Welcome Weeks, the General Management Essentials and the General Management Deep Dives. 1. The Welcome Weeks: Where your HHL adventure begins! The Welcome Weeks offer a plunge into the HHL spirit. Through a range of intercultural team-building activities, you will embark on your unforgettable HHL adventure. You will get to know classmates from all of our programmes and from all corners of the world and lay the foundation for a powerful network of contacts that will support you not only through your studies, but far beyond. Refresher courses on business management fundamentals will also ease you into the programme, and an initial introduction to the Leipzig Leadership Model will begin your transformation into the future leader of your aspirations. 2. General Management Essentials: The key qualifications of tomorrow Here you lay the foundation for your management career. Three pillars impart a balanced mix of fundamental and state-of-the-art management knowledge: Management Fundamentals, Leadership & Reflection , and Entrepreneurship & Disruption. 3. General Management Electives: Tailored to your needs The general management electives revolve entirely around your individual career goals and your personal growth: Strategic Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Innovative Business, Decision Making, Competitiveness & Value Chains, Leadership, Advanced General Management 4. Customisation Modules: Gain practical and international experience In the advanced track, you will have a number of options at no additional cost: Practical and international experience, consulting project, German language course, lean start-up seminar, international study trip