Degree
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Master of Business Administration (MBA), Aalen University, 90 ECTS
GLOBAL MBA
- Part-Time
- Taught in English
- 4 Semester
- 90 ECTS
- Fri + Sat live online
Management meets technology. Study from anywhere.
A system-accredited MBA from Aalen University for professionals who want to lead internationally – with AI built into every module and just three weeks in Germany.
Who it's for
Built for professionals whose careers cross borders
The international professional in Germany
You work for a German company and want to move into management – with a degree recognised here and a network that reaches beyond it.
The leader with a global remit
You already lead teams or projects across countries. Now you want the strategic and technological toolkit for the next step.
The global talent heading for Europe
You live outside Germany and want a German degree and a door into the European job market – without pausing your career.
Why we built this programme
“[Why we built this programme – one or two sentences from the programme director.]”
Prof. Dr. Patrick Ulrich, Programme Director, Global MBA
Is it right for you? Join an info session →At a glance: Everything you need to know
Format
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Part-time · live-online plus short residencies
Duration
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4 semesters
Tuition
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EUR 25,000
Language
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English
Start
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September
Time in Germany
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About 3 weeks over the whole programme
Accreditation
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System-accredited: Quality system covers all
degree programmes
Locations
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Live-online worldwide · residencies in Aalen · optional international week at a partner university
Study from anywhere
Keep your job, your home and your life. Bring your ambition.
You join live-online classes on Friday and Saturday, wherever you are – real discussion with faculty and your cohort, not recorded videos. You come to Aalen only twice: for the kick-off week and for the Summer School. In semester 3 you can add a week at a partner university abroad.
Download Example Course ScheduleSemester 1
On site
Kick-off week
Aalen · 1 week · hybrid
Semester 2
On site
Summer School
Aalen · 2 weeks
Semester 3
Optional
Week abroad
Partner university, e.g. Zagreb
Semester 4
From home
Transfer project
and Master's thesis [semester to confirm]
Live, not on-demand
Fixed class times keep you on track and let you build real relationships.
Minimal travel
Just a few residency weeks to fit around work and family.
In person when it counts
The residencies are where your cohort becomes your network.
Curriculum
A curriculum where management meets technology
AI is not a separate elective – it is a working tool in every single module. You learn to use it the way you will use it at work: to analyse, decide and lead.
Faculty & Practice
Taught by professors. Challenged by practitioners.
Every module is led by professors of Aalen University. Guest speakers from international companies bring their current challenges into the virtual classroom – so every concept is tested against real business.
Our Faculty
Prof. Dr. Patrick Ulrich
Aalen University
Programme Director
Teaches Modul "Shaping Strategy"
Prof. Dr. Ingo Scheuermann
Aalen University
Teaches Module "Decoding Finance"
Prof. Dr. XY
University
Teches Module "Mastering Leadership"
Guest lectures in the current cohort
Talk title from the current cohort
Max Mustermann, CEO Musterfirma
Talk title from the current cohort
Max Mustermann, CEO Musterfirma
Talk title from the current cohort
Max Mustermann, CEO Musterfirma
Talk title from the current cohort
Max Mustermann, CEO Musterfirma
Cohort & Network
One cohort. Many countries. A network for life. With no more than 25 participants, you won't be a name on a list.
Kick-off in Aalen
Meet your cohort and faculty n person from day one
Summer School
Two intensive weeks on campus: workshops, company visits and time to connect.
Week abroad
Optional week at a partner university, e.g. in Jordania
Live-online sessions
The same group on Friday and Saturday, wherever you are.
What you walk away with
More than a degree
An MBA from a German state university
An accredited Master's degree from Aalen University, recognised across Europe.
A transfer project that pays off at work
Tackle a real strategic challenge from your own organisation. Your employer gets a result.
A network across countries:
Up to 25 professionals from different countries and industries who stay in touch.
Why study with us
Why Aalen University and the Graduate Campus?
A new programme from an experienced provider: a state university known for technology and research, and a continuing-education campus built for working professionals.
Technology is in our DNA
A university of technology, business and health: you learn management where technology is researched and built.
Research-strong since 2006
One of Germany's top research universities of applied sciences, with around [130] research projects a year.
A state degree you can trust
A state university, system-accredited and recognised across Europe.
Award-winning continuing education
The Graduate Campus was named one of Germany's best universities for continuing education 2025 (SZ Institut).
Built for working professionals
Live-online formats, a personal programme manager and Ask Alma, our 24/7 AI learning assistant.
In one of Germany's most innovative regions
Ostwürttemberg ranks 3rd in Germany for patent density and is home to global market leaders such as Carl Zeiss AG.
Admission
Your Path into the Global MBA
First degree with 210 ECTS – in any field
Business, engineering, IT, science or any other discipline.
Only 180 ECTS? You can still apply and earn the missing credits during the programme.
Usually 2 years of work experience
Gained after your Bachelor's degree
English at B2 level
TOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS 6.5+ (or comparable). No test needed if your first degree was taught in English or you have worked in English for several years.
Four steps to your place
Get to know us
Join an online info session or book a personal consultation.
Prepare your documents
Use the application checklist – most items you already have.
Apply by 15 July
Submit your application for admission and study contract. Need a visa for the residencies? Apply early.
Start in September
Receive your admission and meet your cohort at the kick-off week.
FAQs: Study format and Schedule
When do classes take place?
Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30–15:15 CET, live-online
Can I study alongside a full-time job?
Yes, the programme is designed for that
How often do I need to come to Germany?
About three weeks in total: kick-off week (hybrid possible) and Summer School in Aalen; the week abroad is optional
How are modules assessed?
No exam weeks; each module ends with its own exam
What technical equipment do I need?
Laptop, stable internet, headset; AI learning assistant Ask Alma
FAQs: Admission and application
Can I apply with 180 ECTS?
Yes; you earn the missing credits during the programme.
Do I need a business degree?
No, any field is welcome
How do I prove my English?
B2: TOEFL iBT 85+, IELTS 6.5+ or comparable; waiver for an English-taught first degree or several years of work experience in English
Is there an admission interview?
No; the decision is based on your documents
What is the deadline, and when does the programme start?
15 July; the first cohort starts in September 2027
FAQs: For international participants
Do I need a visa for the residencies?
Depends on your nationality; EU citizens usually do not. Check with the German Foreign Office and apply early