Master Programs

Five Master of Science programs. One Master of Arts. A welcoming world of international networking opportunities.
We turn drive and ambition into global business leadership.
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General Management Programs

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Master in Management

Already have a Bachelor’s in business or economics? Here is the next stepping stone toward a successful career in business leadership. Master the essentials of management then focus your study to suit your goals.

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Master in International Business

Our Master in International Business is your gateway to global success. Open for candidates from all fields of study!

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Part-Time Master in Management

Fit your studies around your job. Forge career-enhancing friendships and business connections. Prepare your future success by studying for our flexible, Part-Time Master in Management.

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Specialized Programs

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Master in Business Analytics

Secure your future in our ever more data-driven world. From customer insights and pricing to supply chain and tech innovation, we will show you how to spot opportunities and gain a strategic edge.

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Master in Entrepreneurship

Determined. Compassionate. Open-minded. Do you fit the mold? We will teach you the art and application of entrepreneurial thinking, and you can take it wherever you choose.

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Master in Finance

Set the stage for your career in finance. This sector-specific program offers cutting-edge theory, tools to tap into financial markets, and crucially, opportunities to put what you learn into practice.

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Master News

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WHU Waives Application Fees for Female Candidates in March

Women applying to WHU’s full-time degree programs have their application fees waived through the end of the month

WHU Becomes First German Business School to Collaborate with OpenAI

Facing forward: The business school will integrate OpenAI tools and resources into its curricula, research, and administrative processes

QS: WHU’s Master in International Business Holds Fast at #1 in Germany

Among European schools, WHU’s Master in International Business ranks highly in two categories in particular

Der Master of Finance-Absolvent: Mit Innovation globale Herausforderungen lösen

The Master of Finance Graduate Using Innovation to Solve the World’s Challenges

How one WHU alum leverages business knowledge to address global issues

WHU Debuts New Scholarship for Future Business Leaders

The WHU Responsible Leader Scholarship covers 75% of tuition for the school’s Master in Management Program.

From Learner to Leader: How Upskilling Helped Me Take the Next Step in My Career

Oliver Kuppek on his path to promotion and a wider leadership perspective

WHU’s Master in Management Defends #1 Position in Germany

Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking: WHU among top business schools both domestically and abroad

WHU’s Growing Master in Finance Program Moves to Campus Düsseldorf

Incoming students of Germany’s top financial master’s program to explore new opportunities in one of the country’s most influential business hubs

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Semester Dates

Spring Semester 2025

Lecture period: 13. Jan. – 23. Apr.
Exam weeks: 03. – 10. Mar. and 24. – 30. Apr.
Capstone Module Abroad (90 cr track): 04. – 10. May

Fall Semester 2025

Welcome week: 25. – 29. Aug.
Lecture period: 01. Sep. – 12. Dec.
Exam weeks: 20. – 24. Oct. and 15. – 19. Dec.

Spring Semester 2026

Lecture period: 12. Jan. – 23. Apr.
Exam weeks: 02. – 06. Mar. and 24. – 30. Apr.
Capstone Module Abroad (90 cr track): 03. – 09. May

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Master in Management Master in International Business Part-Time Master in Management Master in Business Analytics Master in Entrepreneurship Master in Finance Double Degree