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Our Master of Science Programs
Stand out from the crowd –
Top-ranked, flexible Master of Science Programs.
Whatever aspect of the business world you aspire to be part of, be it general management, consulting, innovation, finance, or branching out on your own as an entrepreneur, our programs are designed to prepare you for success. At our campus in Vallendar we offer a choice of four master's programs - Master in Management, Master in Entrepreneurship, Master in Finance, or Master in International Business - with the option to combine courses from all four. This way, we ensure that a Master from WHU will make you stand out from the crowd.
Key benefits of studying at WHU:
- Experience one of Europe's best-ranked Career Centers: Access a network of partner companies and career-boosting events.
Expand your global perspective: Gain cultural proficiency through semesters abroad, double degree options, and more.
- Enhance your professional impact: Develop skills to help you stand out as a future leader.
- Learn from expert faculty and guest speakers: Enrich your academic studies with insights from top-tier faculty and industry leaders.
- Join the WHU community: Benefit from our connections with industry experts and entrepreneurs.
International exposure
Discover the value of cultural immersion –
A wealth of global experience and knowledge.
Internationality is key to the WHU experience. With a unique network of more than 200 partner universities across six continents, a Master at WHU offers the perfect educational ecosystem for broadening your perspectives and expanding your knowledge of business, economies, and cultures worldwide.
Through our study abroad module, capstone module, and double degree options, Master students can familiarize themselves with studying and working with international students, faculty, and staff.
The Double Degree Program is particularly unique to Master students at WHU, offering the possibility to gain a full degree from a selected partner university, alongside the MSc degree from WHU.
Faculty
Modern didactic approach with top faculty –
Inspiring young minds to create impact.
Excellence in teaching is the fundamental pillar of our curriculum, and goes way beyond lectures in a classroom. We aim to inspire future leaders to create impact by providing a well-rounded theoretical and practical education. Our expert faculty is actively engaged in top-tier research, allowing us to incorporate the latest relevant findings for the business world into our curriculum. We also regularly welcome high-profile guest speakers and experts from top German and international companies and start-ups. Through a modern didactic approach with study group assignments and real-life case studies, your critical thinking and solution-oriented skills are encouraged and developed further.
Take a look at the profiles of some of our faculty:
Professor Dr. Nihat Aktas
Chairholder of Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Governance
IPO
Professor Dr. Christian Andres
Chairholder of Empirical Corporate Finance
Associate Dean Research
Academic Director for Master in Management Program
Professor Dr. Martin Fassnacht
Chairholder of Strategy and Marketing
Price Management
Brand Management
Retail Marketing and Omnichannel Business
Professor Dr. Martin Jacob
adidas Chair of Finance, Accounting and Taxation
Academic Director for Master in Finance Program
Professor Dr. Jane Lê
Chairholder of Strategic Management
Organizational Studies
Strategic Management
Strategy as Practice
Professor Dr. Michael Frenkel
Chairholder of Macroeconomics and International Economics
Macroeconomics
World Economy
International Financial Markets
Professor Dr. Miriam Müthel
Chairholder of Organizational Behavior
International Management
Organizational Behavior
Business Ethics
Professor Dr. Utz Schäffer
Director of Institute for Management Accounting and Control
Strategy Execution
Management Controlling
Management Governance
Professor Dr. Nadine Kammerlander
Chairholder of Family Business
Innovation
Governance
Succession in Family Firms
Professor Dr. Christoph Hienerth
Chairholder of Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
Academic Director for Master in Entrepreneurship Program
Social Entrepreneurship
New Product Development
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Professor Dr. Ove Jensen
Chairholder of Sales Management and B2B Marketing
B2B Marketing
Personal Selling
Sales Management
Professor Dr. Stefan Spinler
Chairholder of Kühne Institute for Logistics Management
Real Options Analysis
Analytics Edge
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Professor Dr. Markus Rudolf
Dean and Chairholder of Finance
Financial Markets
Portfolio Management
Asset Management
Professor Dr. Ayse Karaevli
Chairholder of Corporate Management and Change
Corporate Restructuring & Strategic Adaptation
CEO Successions Top Management
Corporate Strategy of Big Family Firms
Professor Dr. Dries Faems
Chairholder of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation
Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Organization
Technological Transformation
Professor Dr. Christina Günther
Chairholder of IHK-Chair of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Industrial Organization
Field Experiments in Organizations
Hidden Champions
Apl. Professor Dr. Tim Oliver Brexendorf
Ap. Professorship of Marketing
Luxury Brand Management and Product and Shopper Marketing
(Honorary) Professor Dr. Axel Wieandt
Honorary Professor
Corporate Investments
Investment Banking
Financial Intermediaries
Career development
Company connections and employability –
We help you build your career.
As a Master student, you will gain access to the wider WHU network offering unparalleled professional opportunities and a dedicated Career Center to assist in your career goals. WHU's Career Center supports successful interactions between companies, students, and alumni.
With numerous career activities for students of all Master programs, we offer career counseling and an exciting platform for networking with company representatives and alumni.
The programs
Find your best fit –
Four master programs and a double degree option.
Double Degree
Students from all of our Master Programs can apply for an optional Double Degree.
Dates & events
Let’s get to know each other –
Join us at one of our upcoming MSc events.
We would be happy to meet you at one of our many events online, on-campus, and in various cities in Germany and around the world. Meet current students and alumni, attend a lecture, and get a first-hand feel of the vibrant and international WHU culture.
You are of course also welcome to schedule an individual campus visit or a personal phone call with the MSc team anytime. Simply let us know via our contact form.
Your future awaits, sign up now!
Semester dates
Our Master of Science Programs start in September each year.
Fall Semester 2021
Sept. 01-Dec. 31 (lectures end Dec. 17)
Welcome Week starts Aug. 27
Spring Semester 2022
Jan. 01-Aug. 31 (lectures end April 29)
Capstone Module Abroad (90 cr track): May 01.-07.
Early bird
- January 15, 2021
Apply early with complete application documents to receive an Early Bird reduction of 10% on one semester tuition fee.
Apply by February 28, 2021 and receive an application fee waiver.
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Event Category
Event Name
Location
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Discuss leadership opportunities for women with our Kellogg-WHU alumnae.
Join our live panel to gain insights about how the Kellogg-WHU EMBA can help you developing your leadership skills. Our alumnae share their personal experiences.
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Get to know us at the Online Master Day Vienna on March 13.
Register in advance and speak with us one-on-one to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Get to know us at the Access Masters (Online Event and Presentation) on March 24.
Join us online to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Discover our Master in Entrepreneurship Program.
You will get the unique opportunity to hear directly from the Academic Director, alumni, and current students about program structure, specific courses on offer, and the overall WHU experience.
Network with Kellogg-WHU alumni!
Join one of our virtual networking events to learn more about the Executive MBA Program and connect with our alumni. This is your chance to get first hand insights into the program from one of our graduates.
Discover our Master in Finance Program.
You will get the unique opportunity to hear directly from the Academic Director, alumni, and current students about program structure, specific courses on offer, and the overall WHU experience.
Get to know us at the Online Master Day Munich on March 20.
Register in advance and speak with us one-on-one to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Get to know us at the Online Master Day Frankfurt on March 27.
Register in advance and speak with us one-on-one to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Discover the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program online.
How can our EMBA boost your career? Join our online information session to find out whether the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program is the right journey for you!
Discover our Master in Management Program.
You will get the unique opportunity to hear directly from the Academic Director, alumni, and current students about program structure, specific courses on offer, and the overall WHU experience.
Discover our Master in International Business Program.
You will get the unique opportunity to hear directly from the Academic Director, alumni, and current students about program structure, specific courses on offer, and the overall WHU experience.
Discover our Master Programs - MSc Application Tips/Best Practice.
You will get the unique opportunity to receive MSc application tips and best practice advice directly from the Marketing & Admissions Team, alumni, and current students. Questions are welcome and highly encouraged!
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Find out how Kellogg-WHU EMBA can help you become a successful leader.
Meet EMBA Career Center Manager Gary Anello and learn more about how the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA can help you take the next career step!
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Discover the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program online.
How can our EMBA boost your career? Join our online information session to find out whether the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program is the right journey for you!
Discover your career opportunities with an EMBA.
Grab a virtual coffee with program representatives to discuss how the Executive MBA can boost your career.
Learn about Kellogg-WHU scholarships and financing options.
Join our live online session to find out more about our scholarships and how to finance your Kellogg-WHU EMBA.
Get to know us at the Access Masters (Online Event and Presentation) on May 11.
Join us online to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Get to know us at the Access Masters (Online Event and Presentation) on May 17.
Join us online to learn more about the WHU Master Programs. We will help you find the program that best suits your ambitions and goals.
Network with Kellogg-WHU alumni!
Join one of our virtual networking events to learn more about the Executive MBA Program and connect with our alumni. This is your chance to get first hand insights into the program from one of our graduates.
Find out how Kellogg-WHU EMBA can help you become a successful leader.
Meet EMBA Career Center Manager Gary Anello and learn more about how the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA can help you take the next career step!
Discover the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program online.
How can our EMBA boost your career? Join our online information session to find out whether the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program is the right journey for you!
Get to know the Admissions process at Kellogg-WHU.
Are you considering applying for the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA? Do you still have questions regarding admission? Join our Admissions Q&A Session to get your questions answered.
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Application
Take the next step –
Apply now and take your career to new levels.
For our Master in Management, Master in Finance, Master in Entrepreneurship, and Master in International Business programs, we are looking for smart, diverse, and creative students from around the world. We are seeking graduates with an above-average academic track record who have demonstrated commitment and possess excellent English language skills.
The Application Center is open now:
Financing
Invest in your future –
We can help you finance your studies.
Pursuing a Master’s degree is an important step in advancing your career, so don’t let your financial situation stand in the way of your ambitions. We are determined to help every successful applicant find a way to study at WHU by offering a series of scholarships and financing options.
Learn more about our financing possibilities and tuition fees
Studying in Germany
Everything you need to know –
Essentials for living and studying in Germany.
All set to study at WHU but not sure which visa you need? Want some background on German culture before you arrive? We have put together some helpful information to get you started.
Studying in Germany
Everything you need to know –
Essentials for living and studying in Germany.
All set to study at WHU but not sure which visa you need? Want some background on German culture before you arrive? We have put together some helpful information to get you started.
Student Life
It's not only about studying –
WHU is an exciting place to be.
The WHU spirit is a term you may have already come across, and it is certainly one you'll hear again once you're on campus. Student life at WHU isn't just about studying - in their free time, our students enthusiastically pursue a wide range of extracurricular activities, making campus an exciting place to be no matter what your interests are.
Do you have any questions about our Master Program or student life at WHU? Why not ask one of our students!
News & stories
Courageous and committed – Gain an inside perspective into the everyday lives of our students and alumni.
Check out what our alumni are up to, what impact a Master Program has had on their personal and professional lives, and take a peek at the current happenings at WHU to get a taster of the Master student experience.
Get in touch
Let’s connect –
We're here to answer your questions.
The Master of Science Team is happy to answer any questions you might have about our curriculum, admission requirements, or financing options. Simply drop us a line, and we will get back to you!
To get a better picture of student life and experience, connect with our current students and alumni here! Chat with our students
Team MSc
Sharon Min
+49 (0)261 6509 523
Hannah Page
+49 (0)261 6509 521
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