Master in Management Program:
Prepare for a wide range of career options with a #1 ranked program.
Our Master in Management (MiM) Program is designed to prepare you for a wide range of career options across multiple industries, by allowing you to tailor your curriculum to your interests and career goals.
The Master in Management is a full-time, English-taught degree program, targeting business bachelor graduates. The 21-month program is awarded with 120 credits and includes an internship as well as a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. For this program we seek candidates with a maximum of about 2 years of post-graduate working experience.
Student statistics:
Key information:
121
students
23
average age
39%
female students
26%
international students
45
nationalities*
101,100
Average salary
of our graduates**
* among all enrolled MSc students
** measured three years after graduation
Application deadlines
- April 30, 2021*
- May 31, 2021**
* For candidates requiring a study visa
** For candidates from EU/EEA countries as well as from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and the USA
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.
Our curriculum –
Learn more about our program structure.
In addition to participating in a rigorous academic curriculum, you will also have the opportunity to take part in various student-, program-, and career center-organized events, conferences and incubators, such as IdeaLab!, Career Day, Sensability, Euromasters, and many more.
The elements of the program include:
The core electives provide you with the essential general management tools and knowledge by allowing you to choose one course from the below available areas:
- Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Management Accounting and Control
Current Topics in Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Financial Reporting and Capital Markets: Current Challenges
International Financial Reporting
International Tax Strategy - Data Analytics
Actionable Customer Analytics
Advanced Econometrics
Advanced Methods of Market and Management Research
Blockchain Programming
Data Science for Business
Field Experiments in Organizations
Managing Data Science
Operations Analysis and Control
The Analytics' Edge
Visual Data Analysis
Web Mining - Economics
Economics of Financial Markets
Exchange Rates and International Finance
Health Economics, Policy and Management
Industrial Organization
Monetary Economics and Central Banking - Marketing & Sales
Actionable Customer Analytics
B2C Price Management
B2B Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation, Strategy
Leading the High-Performance Sales Force
Luxury Brand Management
Product and Shopper Marketing - Strategy & Leadership
Advanced Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Corporate Governance
Game Theory
International Strategy
Strategy Execution - Supply Chain Management
Advanced Supply Management
Designing and managing the global supply chain
Industrial Excellence
Service Excellence
Sustainable Operations Management
Transportation Management
Having completed your first two semesters at WHU, you will gain valuable work experience through an internship in Germany or abroad. The Career Center supports you in finding an internship position via a broad range of activities such as individual career counseling, workshops, and company presentations.
The master thesis concludes your studies, providing you the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained throughout the course of the Master Program. While writing your thesis, you will be supervised by a WHU faculty member. You may also write your thesis in collaboration with a company.
The MiM Program also includes a semester abroad at one of WHU's 200 partner universities worldwide. During the semester abroad, you will gain a global perspective and immerse yourself in another culture.
While the core electives provide the essential general management tools and knowledge, you may choose from an exceptionally broad range of electives to tailor your studies to your interests and goals. You also have the opportunity to specialize in one of the available concentrations:
- Financial Accounting
Accounting for Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting and Capital Markets: Current Challenges
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
International Tax Strategy - Business Analytics
Actionable Customer Analytics
Advanced Methods of Market and Management Research
The Analytics' Edge
Visual Data Analysis - Data Analytics
Advanced Econometrics
Managing Data Science
Operations Analysis and Control
Web Mining - Economics
Economics of Financial Markets
Exchange Rates and International Finance
Health Economics, Policy and Management
Monetary Economics and Central Banking - Innovation
Heinz-Nixdorf-Lecture: Strategic Intellectual Property Management
New Product Development
Planning and Pitching Your Own Venture
Strategic Technology and Innovation Management - Marketing & Sales
B2B Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation, Strategy
Leading the High-Performance Sales Force
Luxury Brand Management
Product and Shopper Marketing - Strategy & Leadership
Advanced Management Accounting and Control
Advanced Organizational Behavior & Leadership
International Strategy
Strategy Execution - Supply Chain Management
Industrial Excellence
Service Excellence
Sustainable Operations Management
Transportation Management - Additional courses
Accounting & Financial Analysis
Data Science in Business
Game TheoryStrategy Making in Professional Football
Ethics & Leadership
Mergers & Acquisitions
Some of the core electives may also be chosen as an elective.
For more detailed information on the core electives and electives, please see the Online Course Guide.
The annual WHU Master Graduation Day takes place in the fall. Our Master in Management graduates have good cause to celebrate thanks to their consistently high final grades. Take a look!
Applications & Admissions
We are looking for smart, diverse, and creative students from around the world.
Master in Management
Double Degree Program
Students in the Master in Management Program have the opportunity to apply for the Double Degree Program - a unique study abroad option. Gain a full degree from a partner university abroad as well as the WHU Master degree, plus ample international experience and valuable insights.
Master in Management
Double Degree Program
Students in the Master in Management Program have the opportunity to apply for the Double Degree Program - a unique study abroad option. Gain a full degree from a partner university abroad as well as the WHU Master degree, plus ample international experience and valuable insights.
Ready for a successful career –
Job entry following graduation.
Branchenaufteilung für MiM-Absolventen 2015-2019
As a Master student, you will gain access to the wider WHU network offering unparalleled professional opportunities and a dedicated and top-ranked Career Center to assist in your career goals. While a majority of Master in Management graduates follow a career path into advanced management roles within consulting or industry and services, a growing number either enter the start-up ecosystem with an existing company or found their own, often assisted by the excellent network found at WHU.
We would love to meet you online!
In place of physical events, we will be shortly offering Virtual Information Sessions about the programs, financing options, and an opportunity to ask the questions most important to you. Please check our upcoming events for more details:
Let’s connect –
Drop us a line now!
The Master team is happy to answer any questions you may have about our curriculum, admission requirements, or financing options. We are also happy to connect you with current students and alumni who would be happy to share their experience. Simply drop us a line and we will get back to you! For quick queries and questions, you are of course also welcome to pick up the phone and call directly at one of the contact numbers below.
Team MSc
Sharon Min
+49 (0)261 6509 523
Hannah Page
+49 (0)261 6509 521
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