Master programme General Management

Short description / Profile of the programme  <<

HFT Stuttgart offers you a practice oriented degree with the Master programme in General Management. Thereby theoretical study contents are further intensified by teaching concepts such as training, team work and planning games. A special feature of the Master programme in General Management at HFT Stuttgart is, that you complete part of your degree abroad and after successful completion can acquire a double degree or a joined degree. The co-operation partner of the Master programme in General Management is the renowned Napier Business School of Edinburgh Napier University.

Structure of the programme <<

The generalistic approach of the programme focuses on the acquisition of broad interdisciplinary knowledge and soft skills in the first three semesters. The students can decide on an individual focus in the scope of a functional major in the fourth semester. This optimally prepares the graduates to fill management positions in an environment characterised by globalisation and internationalisation. The consideration of international aspects is reflected primarily in the

• Teaching of specialist knowledge in an international context
• Integration of foreign language learning and selected English lectures and seminars
• Teaching knowledge about intercultural specialities
• Practical project during the degree

The third semester includes the supervised international practical project, to further strengthen the practical approach of the degree. The practical phase is integrated into the curriculum in such a way that the final paper can be written in collaboration with companies. The students can decide on two out of five elective modules offered in the scope of functional majors in the fourth semester:

• Advanced Finance & Controlling
• Advanced Financial Reporting & Taxation
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Sales
• Quality and Logistics

The degree ends with the Master's examination.

Requirements <<

The degree can be started in the winter semester. Requirements for entry are

• an above average economic sciences degree with at least a three year study period (i.e. Bachelor or equivalent degree with at least 180 ECTS credit points)
• Proof of sufficient English language skills through a recognised language test e.g. TOEFL
• Proof of sufficient German language skills through a recognised language test for foreign applicants (e.g. TestDaf)
• Professional experience (apprenticeship, commercial work experience) could be an advantage

Prospects <<

Master's graduates are future managers. They can transfer the broad specialist knowledge they have acquired to specific questions and work on these in a structured and solution oriented manner. Key qualifications and a foreign language support specialist training. In this way the students are qualified to work in international and interdisciplinary teams. The graduates can hold positions in particular in Controlling, Marketing and HR as well as in Purchasing, Logistics and Sales. The Master of Arts degree from HFT Stuttgart makes you eligible for a doctorate and enables entries into higher professions in public administration.

International partner universities <<

The co-operation partner of the Master programme in General Management is the Napier Business School of the Edinburgh Napier University.

The students of HFT Stuttgart have on the one hand the opportunity of spending an integrated study year in Edinburgh (second and third semester) and after successful completion in addition to the Master of Arts (M.A.) General Management to also receive the Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Business Management from the Edinburgh Napier University.

On the other hand there is the possibility of studying one of the Master programme at Napier Business School -International Business Management and/or International Human Resource Management - in the final semester and, in advance, an extra term. The Master's thesis in the final semester is therefore a co-operation project between both universities. After successful completion the students will also achieve the grade of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Business Management and/or International Human Resource Management from the Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland in addition to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in General Management.

Accreditation <<

The programme was successfully accredited by the FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation). In addition the field of study of Business Management also has a certified QM system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.

Contact <<

Phone +49 (0)711 8926 2678
Fax +49 (0)711 8926 2666
info.bwl@hft-stuttgart.de
Schellingstr. 24 / Building 1, 70174 Stuttgart