General Management, MBA (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Düsseldorf, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der berufsbegleitende MBA General Management der Hochschule Fresenius richtet sich an Berufstätige und vermittelt Management-Kompetenzen für verantwortungsvolle Rollen an der Schnittstelle von Fach- und kaufmännischen Bereichen. Du lernst Themen wie Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics, Marketing-Management und digitales Markenmanagement sowie Personalmanagement kennen.
Das Studium wird als virtuelles Live-Studium organisiert, mit Unterricht an 1–2 Abenden pro Woche und an zwei Samstagen im Monat. Fast alle Prüfungen können auch online abgelegt werden, und es besteht die Möglichkeit eines integrierbaren Auslandssemesters im Rahmen der Kooperation mit der SMBS – University of Salzburg Business School.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build a broad foundation of management knowledge designed for leadership responsibilities
- Focus on business administration topics to strengthen your practical decision-making ability
- You cover management themes such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
- You develop core skills for Marketing Management and digital brand management
- You strengthen management capabilities for roles at the interface of specialist and commercial functions
- You deepen Personalmanagement content as part of your general management skill set
- You work on integrating international and intercultural competence into your management approach
- You complete the degree with applied, practice-oriented learning
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared for management and leadership responsibilities, with a curriculum focused on business decision-making and leadership skills.
- You gain practical competencies aligned to roles at the interface of specialist and commercial areas, helping you progress into broader leadership tasks.
- You strengthen cross-functional knowledge across key management themes such as CSR and Business Ethics, marketing management, and personal management—skills employers value in many industries.
- You build international and intercultural competence through the program’s international learning elements, supporting your career in global business environments.
- You advance toward roles such as manager, where you take responsibility for planning, organizing, and monitoring activities in your area of responsibility.
Employability rate
Graduates of the MBA in General Management typically have strong employability outcomes in Germany, with an estimated employability rate of around 85% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 15% due to steady demand for managerial skills across industries.
Together, this indicates a comparatively stable career outlook for applicants who can combine the MBA with relevant professional experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (international applicants) | International applicants must hold a first professional academic degree (e.g., a bachelor’s degree) with at least 180 credit points. Admission may also be granted based on other relevant academic degrees such as a Diplom, Master, Staatsexamen, or Magister. |
| Professional qualification / professional experience route | Admission can also be possible via a completed vocational qualification combined with relevant work experience. The university states that work experience is typically at least two years after vocational training and must be in a subject-related connection to the targeted degree, and that an additional qualification (e.g., completed further training) and an aptitude test at the university are required for this route. |
| Minimum subject-relevant work experience | The program requires at least one year of relevant full-time professional experience, with the work being related to the applicant’s first degree. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The program states that it supports applicants with different academic backgrounds, and it specifically mentions the need for management competencies and, in some cases, English knowledge for certain international modules. |
Language requirements
For this program, you will need English and/or German skills depending on your module choices. The university indicates that B2 English is required for certain international modules, and it also advises a B2 level for the program’s English-taught module(s).
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Tuition is published as EUR 545 per month for the MBA General Management (part-time). |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Anmeldegebühr (application fee) is published as EUR 250.00. |
Proof of financial resources
If you need a student visa for Germany, you must be able to prove you can cover your living costs. Follow the official visa guidance from your German mission/consulate for the required financial proof amount and format.
- Visa financial proof (amount and format) required by the German visa process for non-EU/international students
- Any additional document(s) requested by the German mission/consulate as part of the visa application file
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Start your application online
Use the university’s application form and create your application. After you submit the form, the admissions process will guide you on the next required uploads. If you do not have all documents ready, you can still start the application and submit remaining items when requested.
Upload documents to the application portal
For master’s applications, upload your bachelor transcript of records and the required documents through the application portal. The university’s application process page states that at least your CV and your bachelor transcript (for master’s) should be uploaded within the next 10 days so the application can be considered. The admissions team may invite you for an admission interview if your documents meet the requirements.
Attend the admission interview (if invited)
If your application fulfils the requirements, the university invites you to an admission interview. The university clarifies that the interview is not a knowledge test, and it focuses on your personality, your reasons for choosing the university, and your motivation to study. After a successful interview, you will receive the study contract with the details for the next steps.
Complete registration steps for enrolment
After you receive the study contract, you must complete the required registration steps to finalise your place. The university’s FAQ states that non-EU applicants may need to pay a security deposit and provide a valid English certificate as part of the registration process before the university provides visa documents. If visa timing is relevant, the university encourages applicants to apply as early as possible because visa processing can take several months.