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Who is the MBA Engineering Management distance learning course suitable for?
The MBA Engineering Management programme is aimed at engineers, scientists, and professionals from business or information technology fields who want to take on leadership roles or specifically expand their management knowledge. It particularly addresses working professionals with relevant practical experience who aspire to or want to deepen management responsibility – for example, in technical companies, industry, consulting, or the public sector.
What admission requirements do you have to meet?
To enrol in the MBA Engineering Management at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule, you need one of the following qualifications:
- A first professionally qualifying higher education degree (e.g. Bachelor, Diploma) in an engineering, scientific, business or information technology course of study or in a comparable field
- Or a qualification from advanced vocational training (e.g. master craftsman, technician, business administrator, specialist) at level DQR 6 or DQR 7 of the German Qualifications Framework
In this case, successful completion of the MBA preparation course at WBH is required (duration: 6 months, 5 modules: Organisation and Personnel, Sustainability and Digitalisation, Mathematics, Scientific Work, Seminar Paper).
Additionally, you must demonstrate at least two years of relevant professional experience acquired after your first degree or advanced vocational training. There is no numerus clausus (NC). Previous achievements from studies or further training may be credited to the programme on a case-by-case basis.
You should have an interest in taking on management tasks in technical contexts. Important are strong analytical skills, experience in interdisciplinary work, and openness to digital transformation processes. For distance learning, self-motivation, self-organisation, and the willingness to learn independently are crucial. Communication skills and the ability to work in a team will help you contribute to complex projects and take on leadership responsibility.
What content does the MBA Engineering Management in distance learning convey?
In the MBA programme Engineering Management at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule, you receive a cross-industry management education with a strong practical focus. The emphasis is on the combination of technical knowledge and management skills to enable you to effectively take on leadership roles. For this purpose, you will acquire both classic business administration skills and expertise in digitalisation, innovation, and sustainable corporate management.
- Corporate Management and Strategic Management: Fundamentals of organisational leadership, development of strategies and management models.
- Leadership and Communication: Leading teams, motivation, conflict management, and effective communication.
- Business Decision Management: Decision-making in management, methods for analysing complex situations.
- Digital Finance & Controlling: Financial management and controlling in digital business environments.
- SDG Project: Development of sustainable business models in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, teamwork, and business planning.
- Specialisation study with elective modules: Selection from 12 current management topics, for example:
- Agile Management and Project Management
- Quality and Process Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Responsible Innovation
- Digitalisation and Sustainability
- Leadership in Digital Transformation
- Digital Business, e.g. Data Science, IT Security Management, Digital Ethics
- Academic Specialisation: Specialisation paper and master’s thesis with colloquium as final examination.
You will also benefit from a digital campus, modern online learning materials, personal tutors, as well as AI-based learning support that offers you individual assistance during your studies.
How is the study process organised in the MBA Engineering Management?
The degree programme is modularly structured and specifically designed for working professionals. You can start at any time, determine your own learning pace, and schedule exams flexibly. The programme comprises two semesters with a total of 60 ECTS credits (credit points) and optionally a free extension of 6 months. The standard period of study is 12 months:
- 1st semester (fundamentals): Core modules on management, leadership, decision management, controlling, and the SDG project.
- 2nd semester (specialisation): Specialisation through an elective module, specialisation paper, virtual seminar as well as master’s thesis and colloquium.
All modules are completed with assessments – including term papers, written exams, or oral examinations. Many exams can be taken online. The digital distance learning allows you to access learning materials anytime and provides you with access to webinars, e-books, and an interactive learning platform. On request, you will be accompanied by AI-based learning assistance.
In which sectors and positions can you work after graduation?
With the MBA Engineering Management, you qualify for leadership roles at the interface of engineering and management. Graduates are in demand in traditional industrial companies, technology firms, and the service sector, especially where technical expertise is combined with management competencies:
- Industrial companies (e.g. automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food industry, aerospace)
- Service companies and management consultancies
- Research institutions and universities
- Authorities and public institutions
Typical areas of responsibility are department management, executive management, project management, innovation management, process optimisation, and the support of digitalisation and transformation projects.
Where does the study programme take place and how is it organised?
The MBA programme Engineering Management at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule is offered entirely as distance learning. You are therefore location-independent and can study from Pfungstadt, your place of residence, or abroad. The university’s main campus is in Darmstadt and is nationally renowned for its digital infrastructure. Exams and optional attendance events can be taken at various locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The flexible study model is ideal for working professionals and enables individual time management.
What are the total costs and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees for the MBA Engineering Management amount to a total of €10,015 (or €351 per month for a study duration of 3 years according to the course profile; a standard period of study of 12 months is recommended, with cost adjustments depending on the model). A free extension of 6 months is possible, allowing you to complete your studies flexibly.
- Installment payment via monthly fees possible
- Cost reduction through recognition of prior achievements: For five recognised ECTS, one monthly payment is waived
- Typical funding options such as education vouchers, scholarships, tax deductibility of tuition fees can be used
- Working professionals can possibly request support from their employer
Additionally, the university supports with family-friendly arrangements – for example during parental leave – and individual advice on study financing.
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