General Management
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Euro-FH MBA General Management is a Master’s degree designed for applicants who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities with broad business knowledge, including economics, accounting and finance, business law, marketing, and strategic management.
The program is delivered as distance learning and is intended to support international applicants by building both professional management expertise and communication and intercultural competencies for successful leadership roles in international contexts.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Einführung in das Management 1
- Einführung in das Management 2
- Volkswirtschaftslehre und Internationale Wirtschaft
- Grundzüge des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Responsible Management
- Leadership
- IT & Operations Management
- Internationales Seminar
- Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Brand Management
- Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Personal- und Gesundheitsmanagement
- Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Digital Entrepreneurship
- Businessplan
- Master-Thesis
Curriculum
120 CP MBA in General Management with module credits and a Master thesis, based on Euro-FH module and credits overview for this programme.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Introductory and core management modules | Einführung in das Management 1 | 6 | 42 |
| Einführung in das Management 2 | 6 | |||
| Volkswirtschaftslehre und Internationale Wirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Grundzüge des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Finance | 8 | |||
| Semester 2 | Business core modules (strategy, leadership, operations) and seminar | Marketing | 12 | 48 |
| Responsible Management | 10 | |||
| Leadership | 10 | |||
| IT & Operations Management | 10 | |||
| Internationales Seminar | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation and applied business planning modules | Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Brand Management | 8 | 30 |
| Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Personal- und Gesundheitsmanagement | 8 | |||
| Spezialisierung im Bereich „Top-Level Management“ (Wahl 1 aus 3): Digital Entrepreneurship | 8 | |||
| Businessplan | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Total credits from Euro-FH module and credits overview: core modules, elective specialisation (Top-Level Management choice), business plan, and Master thesis | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build broad, general-management capabilities that prepare you for leadership and management-track roles across functions, not only one department.
- You develop decision-ready skills in core business areas like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Leadership, helping you move into roles that require business ownership and strategy thinking.
- You strengthen international management readiness through the International Seminar and the included international study component, supporting roles in multinational teams and cross-border projects.
- You gain applied experience via the Business Plan component, which helps you speak the language of business development, strategy implementation, and investment planning.
- You can tailor your knowledge toward Top-Level Management with a structured specialisation choice, so your final qualification matches the leadership path you want.
- You graduate with an MBA-level credential designed for management advancement, supporting your progression into senior and specialist management positions over time.
Employability rate
Euro-FH General Management MBA graduates typically face strong hiring demand for managerial and business leadership roles in Germany, with an estimated employability rate of around 86% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 14%.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for graduates pursuing management and leadership responsibilities across business sectors in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a completed first degree (undergraduate study) and meet the university’s access pathways for the MBA with 120 credits, including having sufficient relevant credits and qualifying professional experience. Euro-FH states that admission for this program requires a completed first degree, professional experience, and English skills at B2 level. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Euro-FH states the MBA is designed especially for non-business graduates who want to extend their knowledge with comprehensive business administration content. |
Language requirements
International applicants need sufficient English skills at level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Euro-FH also provides a self-test for applicants to assess their English level.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The program page states that the MBA can be studied from 345 €/month and that you can save with promotions; the exact full tuition amount per year is not published on the pages accessed. |
Proof of financial resources
To study in Germany as an international student, you must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial means for your planned stay. Prepare the required evidence according to Germany’s student-visa rules (your exact amount and document type depend on the German authority and your case).
- Blocked account or other recognized proof of sufficient financial means for your stay in Germany, as required for a student residence permit
- Evidence of your ability to cover tuition and living costs during the study period, as requested by the German immigration authority
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your qualifications and English level
Check that you meet the MBA access requirements based on your completed first degree and qualifying professional experience, and confirm that your English level meets B2. Euro-FH also provides an English self-test to help you assess your English knowledge before applying.
Submit your online application and upload enrolment documents
Complete your application through the Euro-FH admissions process for Master programs. Upload the required documents for enrolment, including your degree certificate and proof of English level, and provide the additional information Euro-FH asks for as part of the required enrolment evidence.
Complete any university review and follow requests
After submission, the university reviews your application documents for eligibility. If the required professional experience or credits are not fully met, Euro-FH indicates that the program leadership may decide based on the complete application files and a motivation letter.