Master in Management (Master of Science)

Applications close 15 Aug · 15 Jun; tuition costs 33,264 USD per year.

The Master of Science in Management at Witten/Herdecke University develops skills in strategic thinking, leadership, and ethical decision-making within a management context. The programme covers advanced knowledge in core management fields and includes rigorous training in both quantitative and qualitative methods. Through a range of elective courses, students can develop a personalised profile in areas such as Leadership and Transformation, Strategy Management, Organisational Management, or Family Business. The Studium fundamentale component broadens academic and personal horizons beyond the discipline. The programme runs over four semesters, starting in the winter semester. Students engage with professors through dynamic interactions, apply theory to practical management problems, and exchange ideas with industry professionals. The capstone is a Master's thesis on an advanced research topic chosen by the student. Admission is based on a two-stage selection process rather than automatic qualification. This programme is aimed at graduates with a first degree in business, management, or economics who want to specialise in corporate management, strategy, and organisation. Witten/Herdecke University is located in Witten, Germany.