MBA in General Management | WITTENBORG UNIVERSITY

The MBA is comprised of 3 phases which are made concrete in three semesters. It can be followed full-time (18 months), or part-time (24-36 months)

In Semester 1, students follow 6 core MBA modules. These modules incorporate a number of classic functional business administration areas and include amongst others: Marketing management, Management Accounting and Finance, Information management, International management, Human Resource management etc.

Semester 2 sees a series of modules that allows students to study further in-depth in areas of globalization and strategic management and also to choose specialized electives, in which to deepen their knowledge. In Semester 2, the main modules Corporate Sustainability and Globalization, Society & Culture, provide more depth and breadth to the programme, looking at global issues from a socio-cultural perspective as well as a business administration one. The main module Business Statistics looks at the application of statistical methods and data within a company or organization. It will also prepare students for their research in the Final Project insofar as statistical analysis is a part of it. Throughout Semester 1 and 2 students work on a Personal Development Plan (PDP) portfolio that culminates in three interlinked project weeks in Semester 2, in which students work in teams to fulfill a consultancy project for a regional organization. There maybe 1 or more projects, depending the nature of what is available, and during the PDP and Project Module students are guided by their tutor.

Semester 3 is completely allocated to the Final Project, in which students complete a research project, preferably instigated by a company or non-business organization associated with Wittenborg.

The MBA is comprised of 3 phases which are made concrete in three semesters.

It can be followed full-time (18 months), or part-time (24-36 months)

All courses and examinations will be in English, so you need a good command of spoken and written English.

As an international applicant, you will also be required to demonstrate sufficient results of one of these tests:

IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing or:

TOEFL test (minimum score of 80 internet-based, and minimum sub score of 290 for speaking & Writing)

Cambridge Lower (FCE) Grade B (173-175)

Cambridge Lower (FCE) Grade C (169-172)

A Bachelor degree, or equivalent recognized qualification. Applicants are requested to provide an academic reference from their previous education institute.

It is not necessary to have obtained a Bachelor degree from the domain of Business Administration, however in their degree students must have completed an academic piece of work (final project or dissertation) that shows a degree of academic writing and research experience.

2 years professional experience; applicants are requested to provide a reference from a company, or organization where they have worked.

Starting dates: August 27, 2018 – October 15, 2018 – December 3, 2018, February 11, 2019 – April 1, 2019 – May 20, 2019

You can apply until 2-4 weeks before the entry date of choice. In case you do not apply before the deadline, your application will be automatically changed into application for enrollment for the next block, unless you desire otherwise.

As a EU student, you encouraged to find their own accommodation, you can however opt for Wittenborg’s own accommodation, if available.

Wittenborg offers accommodation in a number of different places, all close to the university: A. Shared apartments: 3-5 students share an apartment or house. B. Campus accommodation: students have their own room within a campus complex, and share kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Currently, students may stay a maximum of one calendar year at any of the accommodation(s) provided by Wittenborg, to assure rooms are made available for newly arriving students. Wittenborg is working hard to increase its own campus accommodation!

MBA graduates are often fast-tracked into senior management positions and this MBA programme has been designed for those who wish to pursue senior management positions or as preparation for further study in business, such as a DBA, or a PhD.