Part-time MBA master courses for executives

Our MBA courses equip participants with the essential skills required for management and leadership roles in areas such as accounting, marketing, controlling, time management, business law, tax law, and strategic human resource management.

The curriculum is structured into four study phases, comprising eight compulsory modules (16 mandatory courses) and one elective module (two optional courses). The programme has a total duration of 21 months.

Important note: The MBA in General Management is a part-time programme that may be completed in either English or German. To minimise disruption to participants’ professional commitments, lectures are scheduled on Fridays from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. In alignment with the public school calendar of North Rhine-Westphalia, school holidays are observed as academic breaks.

MBA courses with a wide range of study objectives

Wide-Ranging Academic and Professional Objectives of the MBA

The MBA courses are designed with broadly diversified study objectives, enabling participants to refine their economic expertise, strengthen their capacity for analytically and entrepreneurially oriented thinking, and advance their business and management competencies.Through the elective modules offered in the third and fourth phases of the programme, participants have the opportunity to individualise their course of study. Each module comprises a selection of optional MBA courses, allowing for tailored learning pathways. In addition to the aforementioned skills, participants acquire further competencies in information management, creativity, teamwork, intercultural competence, and digital literacy with an emphasis on social media. The programme offers a well-balanced integration of theory and practice, ensuring both academic depth and practical relevance.

Master of Business Administration (MBA): accredited FIBAA programme

The MBA degree is conferred by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf upon the successful completion of all compulsory courses and the Master’s Thesis. The MBA programme at Düsseldorf Business School is closely integrated with the University’s Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, thereby ensuring the highest academic standards and strong institutional affiliation.