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Management Degree Program
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

A management degree offers a wide range of opportunities to shape your future sustainably. In your studies, you can acquire the key skills necessary to achieve your goals and lead a successful professional life. Discover what it means to be a manager and how you can advance your career through a management degree. With a bachelor's degree in management, you can look forward to a successful career.

Reasons to study management

If you are thinking about what you want to do in the future, you should consider a management degree. Why? Because it gives you a wide range of skills that are in demand in many industries.

A wide range of career opportunities

A management degree opens doors to numerous industries and positions. Whether in business consulting, marketing, finance or human resources – the knowledge gained is in demand across industries. Our graduates have the flexibility to gain a foothold in a wide range of fields.

International perspectives

The global orientation of many programs gives students an understanding of international markets and intercultural communication. This is particularly valuable in an increasingly interconnected world economy and opens up career opportunities on a global scale.

Promoting entrepreneurial thinking

The studies not only teach management skills, but also promote entrepreneurial thinking. Those who want to start their own business later on will benefit from in-depth knowledge in areas such as business model development, financing and marketing.

Practical experience

Many management programs integrate practical projects, case studies and internships that enable students to apply their knowledge directly. This practical experience increases employability after graduation and provides insights into real-life work situations.

Strong leadership skills

Management degree programs place a strong emphasis on developing leadership skills. Students learn how to effectively manage teams, make strategic decisions and take responsibility – qualities that are essential in any leadership position.

Building a network

Another advantage is the extensive network that is built up during your studies. Contacts with fellow students, lecturers and industry experts can offer valuable professional opportunities in the long term and make it easier to enter the world of work.

Why you should study management at Munich Business School

Below, you can find out what advantages MBS offers you in your management studies.

Munich Business School

Management Studies


Concentration(e) Integrated
Elective(e) Integrated
International Focus Integriert
Semester abroad Integrated
Internship Integrated
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Possible
Studying in English Integrated
Pre-Bachelor Possible
Scholarship Possible

8/10

Other German Universities

Management Studies


Concentration(e) Possible
Elective(e) Possible
International Focus Not planned
Semester abroad Possible
Internship Possible
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Not planned
Studying in English Not planned
Pre-Bachelor Not planned
Scholarship Possible

3/10

Explanation of terms for comparison

The following is a brief explanation of the concepts mentioned in the study program.

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International Focus

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Semester abroad

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Internship

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Master Top-up Program

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Mentoring Program

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Study in English

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Pre-Bachelor

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Scholarship

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Accreditations of Munich Business School

A university's accreditations are one of the most important indicators of the quality and recognition of its study programs. Institutions such as the German Council of Science and Humanities, the Ministry of Education and FIBAA, as well as renowned international accreditation organizations such as AMBA and AACSB, assess the academic excellence, practical orientation and international standards of universities. Some universities, such as MBS, work tirelessly to ensure that further accreditations are added and existing ones are renewed. In the following, we will take a look at the most important accreditations for your Program at MBS.

  Munich Business School Public German Universities
State Accreditation ✔️ ✔️
FIBAA ✔️
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities ✔️ ✔️
AACSB ✔️
AMBA
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Management studies at a glance

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Start date

February & September

Semesters

6 Semesters + Bachelor's thesis

ECTS

210

Lecture Language

German/English

Type of study

Full-time Study

Internship

Integrated

Semester abroad

Built-in

Management Studies in the Bachelor International Business at MBS

Interested in the details? Here you will find our detailed course of studies for the Bachelor International Business at Munich Business School, where you can choose the specialization “International Governance and Business Development” and thus shed light on an optimal Management degree program.

Semester 1
6 ECTS International Business & Economics I +
  • International Business and Management I
  • Microeconomics
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance I +
  • Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting I
  • Business and Financial Mathematics
6 ECTS Business and Society I +
  • Business and Cultural History I
  • Current Topics in Business I
  • Business Law I
  • Social Service Project I
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Chinese Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Arabian Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Russian Culture and Society + Russian
  • German Culture and Society + German
  • Spanish Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Introduction to Social Skills and MBS Values
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy I
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training I
  • Business Etiquette
  • Resilience Management I
  • Student Mentoring (optional)
Semester 2
6 ECTS International Business & Economics II +
  • International Business and Management II
  • Macroeconomics
  • Entrepreneurial and Creative Idea Generation Workshop
  • Company Excursion
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance II +
  • Financial and Cost Accounting II
  • Finance I
  • Digital Skills I: Using Spreadsheets
6 ECTS Business and Society II +
  • Business and Cultural History II
  • Current Topics in Business II
  • Business Law II
  • Social Service Project II
6 ECTS International Focus +

 Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Asian Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Middle Eastern Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Eastern European Culture and Society + Russian
  • Culture and Society in the European Union + German
  • Latin American Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French and Francophone Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy II
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training II
  • Resilience Management II
  • Conflict Management
  • Application Training
10 ECTS Internship +

Complete your first internship in the lecture-free period between the second and third semester

Semester 3
6 ECTS International Business III +
  • International Business and Management III
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources Management and Leadership
  • Fundamentals of International Marketing and Sales
  • Finance II
6 ECTS Digital Skills +
  • Digital Skills II: Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Digital Skills III: Managing Information and Big Data in the Digital Age
  • Digital Skills IV: Online Security and Digital Ethics
6 ECTS Business and Society III +
  • Business and Cultural History III (Incl. Excursion)
  • Business Law (Labor Law)
  • Civic Engagement
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Business in Asia-Pacific + Chinese
  • Arabian and Middle Eastern Business + Arabic
  • Russian and Eastern European Business + Russian
  • Business in Germany and the European Union + German
  • Business in Spain and Latin America + Spanish
  • Business in France and Francophone Countries + French
5 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy III (Seminar paper)
  • Intercultural Competences
  • Negotiation Skills
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Semester 4
20 ECTS Study Abroad +

20 ECTS  from the field of international business studies at the partner university

10 ECTS Internship Abroad +

Duration: 10 Weeks

Semester 5
3 ECTS International Innovation Management I +

In the International Innovation Management concentration, you will learn to manage innovation processes from the idea to marketing. You focus on customer needs, use market research and current methods such as design thinking. You will research technology trends and implement your own innovation projects in groups.

3 ECTS International Marketing & Sales I +

In this concentration, students learn the basics of market-oriented business management. The focus is on marketing & sales in the digital age. The course covers strategies such as market analysis, brand management and the optimal marketing mix, including market research and sales management. The goal is to secure long-term success on a national and international level.

3 ECTS International Finance I +

In the International Finance concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge in controlling, corporate finance and asset management for the global context. The focus is on modern methods and tools, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and risk assessment on an international level.

3 ECTS International Procurement, Production and Logistics I +

In the International Procurement, Production and Logistics concentration, students learn to efficiently manage global supply chains. The focus is on optimizing the flow of goods and services in times of globalization and digitalization. The aim is to supply end customers on time, cost-effectively and in high quality.

3 ECTS International Human Resources Management and Leadership I +

In the International Human Resources Management and Leadership concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge of strategic human resources management at an international level. The focus is on the role of employees as critical success factors, as well as on topics of leadership and development of employees.

3 ECTS International Accounting +

Deepen your accounting knowledge from the first part of the MBS program and learn, for example, about the structure, concept and elements of accounting according to IFRS.

6 ECTS International Business Development +
  • International Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Digital Competencies V: Business Intelligence
5 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project I (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups I
  • Project Management & Agile Methods
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Foreign Languages (optional) +

Select from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 6
6 ECTS Concentrations 1 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • Innovation Management II (Product Lifecycle Management II)
  • Marketing & Sales II (Customer Relationship Mananagement II)
  • Procurement, Production, Logistics II (Supply Chain Management II)
6 ECTS Concentrations 2 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • International HR Management and Leadership II
  • International Finance II
  • International Governance and Business Development
3 ECTS Seminar on Concentrations +

Choose a seminar that matches your concentration and prepare yourself optimally for your bachelor thesis.

  • Seminar Innovation Management (PLM)
  • Seminar Marketing & Sales (CRM)
  • Seminar Procurement, Production, Logistics (SCM)
  • Seminar International HR Management and Leadership
  • Seminar International Finance
  • Seminar International Governance and Business Development
9 ECTS Electives +

Further individualize your studies and deepen the areas you are particularly interested in, such as:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Globalization and International Trade
  • Family Business
  • Sport and Event Management
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Business Consulting
  • Real Estate Industry & Construction  
  • International Financial and Sustainability Risk Management
  • Social and Organisational-Psychology  
  • Social Media
  • Agile & New Work
  • Luxury and Brand Management 
3 ECTS Business Ethics and Substainable Business +

At the end of your studies, you will understand the importance of ethical decisions in the business world, which has been addressed in different courses in all semesters. Regardless of the level – company, leader or individual - ethical behavior in the sense of our MBS value act responsible is crucial!

3 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project II (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups II
  • MBS Explorer Days: Creativity & Expression
Foreign languages (optional) +

Choose from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 7
10 ECTS Internship +

Duration: 10 Weeks

10 ECTS Bachelor's Thesis +

Last but not least: Writing your Bachelor Thesis.

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"Studying BBA International Business at Munich Business School has been transformative. The curriculum provides the ideal combination of theory and practical application, preparing students to thrive within the global business environment. [...] The curriculum is solid and well-designed, addressing important aspects of international business such as marketing, finance, and cross-cultural management. The thing that impressed me most was the focus on gaining practical experience through internships, projects, and study abroad opportunities, which really equip students to face the rigors of a globalized marketplace."
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Contents in Management Degree Program

In the Management degree program, you will first acquire a sound knowledge of business administration, before you deal intensively with management know-how in the rest of your studies. You will not only learn everything about finance, marketing and business management, but also skills in strategy development and employee management. In the course of your studies, the following exciting subjects are waiting for you on your semester timetable:

General Business Administration: Examines the fundamental processes and principles used in organizations to plan, direct, and control resources and operations.

Human Resource Management: Refers to the planning, development, and management of human resources, including recruitment, employee development, and retention.

Strategic Planning: Long-term process of setting organizational goals and developing actions to ensure competitive advantage.

Investment and financing: Deals with the procurement of capital and the optimal use of financial resources to secure and increase the value of the company.

Accounting: Systematic recording, monitoring and evaluation of a company's financial transactions for the purpose of preparing balance sheets and P&L statements.

Macroeconomics: Examines macroeconomic relationships such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth and the role of the state and the central bank.

Political economy: Analyzes the behavior of households, businesses and governments, as well as their influence on markets, prices and the distribution of resources.

Controlling: This is used to plan, manage and control business processes by analyzing data to ensure that objectives are met.

Business mathematics and statistics: Application of mathematical models and statistical methods to solve economic issues and make decisions.

Marketing: This includes all measures for marketing products or services, from market research to advertising and customer retention.

Production and logistics: Deals with the efficient production of goods and their optimal distribution along the supply chain.

Innovation Management: Controls the development and implementation of new ideas, products or processes to strengthen a company's competitiveness.

Project Management: Planning, execution and monitoring of projects to achieve defined goals within time, cost and quality specifications.

Corporate Management: All the tasks and processes involved in managing a company, including strategy development, organization and decision-making.

Career opportunities after Management Studies

As a graduate of the management program, you have numerous career opportunities. You can work in various areas, such as marketing, human resources or finance. A career in consulting or corporate management is also possible. With a management degree, you have a broad education that can open many doors for you. You can work in small or large companies, or start your own company. Networking and internships during your studies can help you make contacts and gain insight into different industries. With a management degree, you have the opportunity to shape your own future and be successful.

Junge Frau mit Tablet im Büro – steht sinnbildlich für BWL Berufe wie den Brand Manager im Bereich Markenführung.
Managing Director

As a managing director, you are responsible for managing a company and implementing business strategies. You need to have in-depth knowledge in various areas such as finance, human resources management and marketing and be able to make decisions and lead teams.

Project Manager

As a project manager, you are responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring projects in various industries. You often work in teams and must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Management Consultant

As a management consultant, you work with companies to identify problems and develop solutions. You often work in teams and advise companies in various areas such as strategy, finance, marketing and human resources management.

Investment Banker

As an investment banker, you work in the financial industry and advise clients on financial transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and initial public offerings. You often work in teams and must have a sound knowledge of finance and capital markets.

Zwei Frauen beim Online-Meeting mit Laptop – modernes Arbeiten im Homeoffice, typisch für BWL Berufe wie Marketing Manager.
Marketing Manager

As a marketing manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote products and services and attract customers. You must have a sound knowledge of marketing and market research and be able to develop creative campaigns.

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After completing a bachelor's or master's degree at MBS, you can also pursue all of these careers abroad.

Salary after management studies

This is a brief overview of the potential earnings after completing a bachelor's degree in management.

Prerequisites Salary
Entry-level positions €40,000–€55,000 per year
Mid-career level €60,000–€85,000
Executive level €90,000–€150,000+
Industry Industry-dependent – e.g. higher in finance and consulting
Location Higher in metropolitan areas like Munich
Experience In most cases, the more experience, the higher the salary
Qualifications In most cases, the more qualifications, such as a master's degree, the higher the salary
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