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Part-Time Master in Management: Our Application and Admission Process

Think global. Learn by doing. Maximize your potential. And have a career. We are looking for graduates with a sound knowledge of business and a passion for learning more. Who want to turn ambition into reality.

If that is you, we would love to meet.
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Our admission requirements

You have successfully completed an accredited or similarly recognized B.Sc or B.A. degree of at least 240 ECTS credits. Candidates with fewer than 240 ECTS credits may be admitted on an individual basis if they meet the other admissions requirements. 

We recommend that you have at least one year's practical experience when you start your studies. This can include working as a student trainee, internships, vocational training,a dual study program, project activities, etc.

As international experience we accept e.g. internships abroad, language courses, semester abroad, summer schools, or high school exchange year in non-German speaking country. This requirement must only be fulfilled by candidates from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

TOEFL English language proficiency test with an overall score of at least 100 internet based and a minimum score of 23 in speaking and writing (WHU Code: 0682), 
OR IELTS with an overall score of at least 7.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 in speaking and writing
OR Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) of at least Grade C
OR Cambridge Certificate of Advance in English (CAE) of Grade A

  • PLEASE NOTE: We also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition that you can take online.
     
  • An English language proficiency test is not required if your first language is English or your Bachelor was completed entirely in English. In this case, proof from your university is required.
  • GMAT: Minimum score 555 - WHU Code: FBR-FH-93 (GMAT 10th Edition: Minimum 600)
  • GRE: Minimum score 158 Verbal and 158 Quantitative - WHU Code: 7175
  • GTEBS (formerly TM-WISO): Minimum score 102 (must be taken in English)

You can also take any of these tests from home - we accept their online versions. You may find the following pages helpful when preparing for the tests: GMAT preparation materials, GMAT mini quiz, GRE preparation materialsGRE mini quizGTEBS (formerly TM-WISO).

Candidates may apply without official GMAT or GRE scores. If you successfully complete the WHU Admissions Process without them, you will receive a conditional study offer. 

Our 3-step application process explained

Step one: begin your application process online. Click below to access our application portal.

You will need to fill out various fields and upload all required supporting documents. Detailed information about our admission requirements is below.

Please note: you do not have to complete the online application all at once. Take a break at any time during the application process, save the information you have entered, and come back to it later.

Step two: complete a video interview on Kira Talent.

After your online application has been reviewed, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a video interview on Kira Talent – an online platform via which we ask you interview questions, and you record yourself answering them.

Once you receive the invitation, you will have one week to complete the interview. Because the interview is recorded, you can take it any time that week.

Please note: you should schedule 45 minutes for the interview. Once you start, it is not possible to pause or take breaks.

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