We focus on management education — fostering both an entrepreneurial attitude as well as responsible leadership.
Teaching is focused on practice-oriented work whenever possible: thus, case studies and practical projects are frequently used in class in order to foster the application of theoretical concepts. WHU highly values the personal development of each individual. Students are challenged to reflect on their soft and leadership skills and to work on personal development. As a result, WHU aims to provide a high-quality intellectual contribution to both academia and the business world.
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WHU offers excellent study opportunities for people of any age and with a wide range of work experience. Next to the undergraduate (BSc in International Business Administration) and graduate programs (MSc in Management, MSc in Finance, MSc in Entrepreneurship), WHU offers Full-Time and Part-Time MBA programs, an Executive MBA program and Executive Education. This way, WHU contributes to and supports lifelong learning experiences.
To determine whether applicable quality standards are met, WHU has also implemented several internal quality monitoring mechanisms, such as 'Assurance of Learning' (AOL). In order to assure continuous improvement of curricula, student learning is continuously monitored and assessed. Furthermore, WHU has its own Instructor Evaluation System (DOBES), which allows every student to evaluate their instructors at the end of every course. Student feedback is collected on several occasions: in the bi-weekly jour fixe of student representatives and the Dean, in annual feedback meetings between the students and the Academic Director of the respective program, and in exit surveys that are filled out by the graduates of each program at the end of their course of study.
Bachelor in International Business Administration
Our three-year Bachelor in International Business Administration (BSc) provides you with a rigorous business education, flexible curriculum, hands-on experience, and international exposure. We equip successful and thoughtful students with an outstanding skill set, ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world.
Master of Science Programs (MSc)
Our Master of Science programs are designed to prepare you for a wide range of career options across multiple industries, whether your focus lies in finance, start-ups, or general management. Experience a global mindset, discover the wider WHU network, gain fresh insights, and engage with a curriculum that is tailored to your interests and career goals.
Master in Management (MSc)
Our global top-ranked Master in Management (MiM) Program is designed to prepare you for a wide range of career options across multiple industries, by providing the skills and knowledge and by allowing you to tailor your curriculum to your interests and career goals. The 21-month program includes an internship as well as a semester abroad.
Master in Finance (MSc)
The Master in Finance (MiF) Program is designed to prepare you for a career across financial landscapes, such as Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, and Financial Analysis. Our rigorous curriculum combines a comprehensive analysis of financial institutions, markets, and strategies with practical relevance and an international perspective to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge of financial markets.
Master in Entrepreneurship (MSc)
The Master in Entrepreneurship (MiE) Program is designed for graduates who would like to start their own business, have an innovative career in various companies or start-ups, or manage a family business. You will experience a unique program covering business functions, innovation, product development, and technologies, including field trips to entrepreneurial hubs such as Berlin and Düsseldorf.
Exchange Programs (BSc/MSc)
Spending a semester abroad at one of Germany's top Business Schools is an experience of a lifetime. We aim to make your time abroad with us a unique experience, both academically and personally. We are proud to welcome about 120 exchange students per semester from more than 200 partner universities worldwide. Perfectly placed, Vallendar and its surrounding area offer plenty to see and do.
MBA
Financial Times #1 ranking program in Germany: Whether you are looking to obtain management expertise, climb the career ladder, or change careers – our international MBA Programs are for you. Designed to maximize your academic learning, international exposure, professional network, leadership impact, and career development, an MBA from WHU will help you reach your goals.
Full-Time MBA
Spanning 12 months, the Full-Time MBA Program offers international exposure, a professional network, and leadership development. Ranked #1 in Germany by the Financial Times, our unique program is designed to help you take the next step whether you are looking to obtain expertise, changes careers, or even change industries. Reach your career goals and become a leader with impact with the Full-Time MBA Program from WHU.
Part-Time MBA
High-achieving professionals can maximize their career impact with the Part-Time MBA Program, taking place two weekends per month over the course of two years. Access global management insights, personal and leadership development opportunities, and the unique WHU network to enrich and further your career. Discover the power of international experience with modules abroad and an intimate learning environment.
Exchange Program (MBA)
Spending a semester abroad at one of Germany's top Business Schools is an experience of a lifetime. We aim to make your time abroad with us a unique experience, both academically and personally. We are proud to welcome about 120 exchange students per semester from more than 200 partner universities worldwide. Internationality, its state capital status, and a strong economy are what makes Düsseldorf unique.
Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA
The Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program unites Kellogg School of Management, USA and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany, to deliver outstanding opportunities to open your career and global network. With the largest and most immersive EMBA Global Network in the world, you maximize your impact and make connections that last a lifetime.
WHU campus update
We are 100% online!
We are going online! Safety comes first, so we are adapting. We continue recruiting activities through online events and constant communication with our candidates. The admissions processes will now take place entirely online. Find out how else we are tackling the current situation.
WHU campus update
We are 100% online!
We are going online! Safety comes first, so we are adapting. We continue recruiting activities through online events and constant communication with our candidates. The admissions processes will now take place entirely online. Find out how else we are tackling the current situation.
Open Programs
Our Open Programs are created to suit your job-related development needs. All our programs are on an international top level, taught by renowned faculty and industry experts. Our aim is to prepare you for your next career step, your next career challenge, or to simply update your knowledge and skills for your current working enviroment.
Customized Programs
Our Customized Programs are tailor-made for companies that would like to train their executives and managers in general management or specific management topics. Both topics and methodology will be adjusted to the individual needs of program participants and the company´s culture and strategy.
Customized Master in Management and Entrepreneurship
Allowing students from cooperating companies to study in parallel to their current employment, the one-year program offers tailor-made professional development for employees looking to maximize their impact within a business, by pursuing a Master degree.
Bachelor European Summer Program
The Bachelor European Summer Program offers a three-week course on 'The Business, Political, and Cultural Environment in Europe’ for Bachelor students of WHU's partner schools in Vallendar. As an alternative to an exchange semester, the program offers a targeted and compact insight into international business in Europe, focusing on the political and economic environment in Europe as well as on the impact on business relations in this region.
MBA European Summer Program
The MBA European Summer Program comprises a two-week course on 'The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe' in Vallendar. The program is designed for MBA students of WHU's partner schools in their second year who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy. As an alternative to an exchange semester, the program offers a well-balanced combination of lectures, group work, company visits, and cultural experiences.
Customized European Programs
The WHU Customized European Programs are specifically designed to be integrated into the BBA, MBA, or Executive MBA programs of individual non-European partner schools, and are tailor-made to suit the needs and curriculum of the specific institution. In some instances, it is also possible for students from different schools to participate in the same program. Our programs give students the best opportunity to acquire essential skills to develop successful business relationships within the EU.
Internal Doctoral Program
WHU is renowned for fostering the academic ambitions of young and dedicated researchers. Students may be admitted to the Doctoral Program – in consultation with the advisor – at any time, as internal students. Internal Doctoral students are those who are also employed at WHU as a research assistant for at least 3/8 of a full-time position.
External Doctoral Program
WHU is renowned for fostering the academic ambitions of young and dedicated researchers. Students may be admitted to the Doctoral Program – in consultation with the advisor – at any time, as external students. External Doctoral students are students not employed at WHU, or employed as a research assistant for less than 3/8 of a full-time position.
Our study programs are the best foundation for a successful career!
We help facilitate a smooth transition into the workplace. WHU's Career Center supports successful interaction between companies, students, and alumni. With numerous career activities for students, we offer career consulting and an exciting platform for networking with company representatives and alumni.
Dates and Events –
Get to know WHU in person.
Discover how the MBA program at WHU could take your career to the next level.
The format has change, the insights remain the same: Discover how the MBA program at WHU could take your career to the next level. Benefit from an individual consultation tailored to your personal profile.
Discover how the MBA program at WHU could take your career to the next level.
April 15 at 3 pm (CEST)
Gain valuable insights into the Bachelor program and talk to our staff and current students and ask your questions directly.
We will move our Open Days to the digital world. You can sign up as usual. Further details about the format will follow shortly. Should you have already registered, we will get in touch with you individually.
The format has change, the insights remain the same: Discover how the MBA program at WHU could take your career to the next level. Benefit from an individual consultation tailored to your personal profile.
The format has change, the insights remain the same: Discover how the MBA program at WHU could take your career to the next level. Benefit from an individual consultation tailored to your personal profile.
Join us on April 28, 2020 for some tips and tricks for your successful application.
Get a glimpse into our dynamic learning environment and gain valuable insights into our curriculum.
Experience our teaching style, talk to current MBA students about their learning experience, get to know our Düsseldorf campus and discover our extended network.
Get a glimpse into our dynamic learning environment and gain valuable insights into our curriculum.
Experience our teaching style, talk to current MBA students about their learning experience, get to know our Düsseldorf campus and discover our extended network.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Get a glimpse into our dynamic learning environment and gain valuable insights into our curriculum.
Registration will open soon
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Through conversations with current students, faculty, and staff and a campus tour, you will get a better feeling for WHU and what it's like to live and learn on our campus in Vallendar.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.
Through conversations with current students, faculty, and staff and a campus tour, you will get a better feeling for WHU and what it's like to live and learn on our campus in Vallendar.
Visit us at our booth to gain insights into the WHU Bachelor Program and to get your questions answered. We are looking forward to meeting you there. You are also welcome to make an appointment with us.