International Industrial Management (MBA)
Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures - at a glance
Degree awarded | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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Faculty | Management and Technology |
Campus | Esslingen Hilltop Campus |
Number of semesters | 3 |
Language of instruction | English |
Information on admission requirements | Application Period: October 15 - March 31 Admission Requirements:
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Specialisation |
Application and Admission
aPPLY HERE
Application period: 2 November - 31 March
New: APS Certificate required from applicants with degrees from India, must be submitted by 31 March -> Apply in time!
You can see our FAQ here
Application requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- GMAT or GRE
Experience:
- 2 years relevent work experience after obtaining graduate degree
English Language:
- Valid English language test (TOEFEL/IELTS)
- International TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based, 215 computer-based, 80 internet-based (our code: 1680)
- An academic IELTS score of at least 6.5
- OPT test 85 points
- Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE)
- We do not accept the institutional TOEFL.
- Native English speakers and applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree entirely in English (certification from university) are exempt from the English language test.
German Language:
- Minimum level A1 upon arrival
- Minimum level A2 before the end of the second semester
You will also be asked to write two short essays on topics that will be provided with the application attachments. You will find these once you have started the application form and come to the relevent section.
Admission
All applications are handled through our Admission Form.
Upon clicking through to the form you will be asked to fill in some basic details and create an account before you are redirected to the actual application form.
The form can be partially completed and saved so that you are able to return and update if there is any information missing. Documents can be uploaded directly in to the form where necessary.
Please note that once you have clicked 'Submit' on the final page of the form no further changes can be made.
Note for Applicants with degrees from China, Vietnam, India and Mongolia:
If you received your degree in China, Vietnam, India or Mongolia, we require that you present an APS-Certificate when applying to study at the Esslingen Graduate School. You can obtain an APS-Certificate by applying for one at the German Embassy in your home country. Note that this can take some time so if this applies to you please make sure that you start the process as soon as possible.
Course Fees:
The fee for the MBA programme is €1750 but applicants should also consider the admin fees and general cost of living. More information on the fees can be found here.
Modules
1. Semester |
Data Analytics and Information Management
Data Analytics and Information ManagementData Analytics and Information Management The module covers the following three courses:
Marketing, Sales and Economics
Marketing, Sales and EconomicsMarketing, Sales and Economics The module covers the following three courses:
FinanceFinance The module covers the following three courses:
OperationsOperations The module covers the following three courses:
Organisational Behavior and Strategy
Organisational Behavior and StrategyOrganisational Behaviour and Strategy The module covers the following three courses:
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2. Semester |
Enterpreneurial Management
Enterpreneurial ManagementEntrepreneurial Management The module covers the following three courses:
current engagement studies into business world and ethical dilemmas
International Management
International ManagementInternational Management The module covers the following four courses:
Specialisation Modules
Specialisation ModulesStudents will choose from ONE of the following Elective (Specialisation) Modules:
Specialisation: General Management Business Management The module covers the following four courses:
Specialisation: Sustainable Production & Technology Sustainable Management The module covers the following four courses:
Specialisation: Digital Transformation Digital Management The module covers the following 4 courses:
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3. Semester | Master`s ThesisMaster’s Thesis The module covers the following four courses:
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Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (SPO, in German)
- Complete Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (in German) MBA nichtamtliche Lesefassung, Stand vom 26.01.2023
- You find the complete list of all Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (SPOs, in German) in the intranet.
Career prospects

Approximately 95% of our students are international: about 50% of our MBA alumni live in Germany after graduation.
STARTING SALARY
The yearly starting salary of our MBA graduates is, on average, between 50,000€ and 70,000€.
AREA OF WORK
Our graduates typically continue to a range of occupations from middle to top management.
MBA Alumni Association

The MBA Alumni Association is a membership based organisation of Esslingen MBA graduates who are committed to furthering their career prospects and social relationships by connecting with peers in the feild.
You can find out more about the Association and instructions on how to join HERE.