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Master's degree 2
Global Management (MA) • Hof University of Applied Sciences • Hof 2
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Master's degree
Global Management (MA)
Hof University of Applied Sciences • Hof
Overview
Degree Master of Arts
Teaching language
English
Languages Courses are held in English.
Programme duration 3 semesters
Beginning Winter and summer semester
Application deadline 1. Application period for the winter semester:
for EU applicants: 1 May to 15 July
for non-EU applicants: 15 April to 31 May
2. Application period for the summer semester:
for EU applicants: 15 November to 15 January
for non-EU applicants: 5 November to 30 November
If you have acquired your university entrance certificate abroad, it has to be assessed byuni-assist
before you send it to Hof University. We advise you to send your documents to uni-assist at least
four weeks before the application deadline at Hof University.
On the following links, you will find more information on the general entry requirements and the
specific entry requirements.
Tuition fees per semester in None
EUR
Combined Master's degree / No
PhD programme
Joint degree / double degree Yes
programme
Description/content The English-taught Master’s programme in Global Management offers students a holistic approach
towards management and provides a fundamental overview in the areas of sales, procurement
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management, operational excellence, digital economics and global business strategies. Directed at
graduates of a business-related Bachelor’s programme with an interest in international
management topics, the programme imparts knowledge in all management areas relevant for
innovative international value chains.
Apart from theoretical knowledge, international managers also need intercultural competence and
an in-depth understanding of the markets they are dealing with.
Therefore, our MA students spend the third semester doing a practical internship in an
internationally operating company (e.g. in a marketing or HR department). The Master's thesis is
also project-based and written in cooperation with the company. Thus, you can immediately apply
your knowledge and gain profound professional experience at the same time. The internship must
be completed in a country or region where the typical language is different from the one in which
the student obtained the Bachelor's degree.
At our practice-oriented university, students benefit from professors with international experience
and many years of managerial experience.
Course Details
Course organisation First & second semesters:
Global Business Strategy
Global Sales & Key Account Management
Legal Framework for Global Management
International Value Chain Management
Finance & Accounting in a Multinational Business
Operational Excellence & Innovation Management
Digital Economics
Market Research
International Human Resources Management
Business Process Management
Advanced Issues of Global Management
Third semester:
Master's thesis in cooperation with an internationally operating company
practical work experience abroad (mandatory internship; at least three months)
The internship must be completed in a country or region where the typical language is
different from the one in which the student obtained the Bachelor's degree.
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A Diploma supplement will Yes
be issued
International elements
International guest lecturers
Training in intercultural skills
International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses
Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses
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Costs / Funding
Tuition fees per semester in None
EUR
Semester contribution Administrative fee of approx. 125 EUR per semester
Costs of living The cost of living in the city of Hof is moderate compared to both other European countries and
bigger cities in Germany. On average, living expenses for a student range between 800 and 1.000
EUR per month in total.
The following is an approximate cost calculation of expenditures per month:
accommodation: 350 to 550 EUR
mandatory health insurance: about 120 EUR
food and personal expenditures: at least 350 EUR
Funding opportunities No
within the university
Requirements / Registration
Academic admission First degree from a recognised university in Business Management, International
requirements Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Informatics with at least 210 credits
(according to the European Credit Transfer System – ECTS) and a final grade corresponding
to 2.5 ("good") or higher in the German grading system (Please provide a diploma
supplement or similar documents that explain the grading system of your
university/country.)
Applicants with less than 210 credits have to gain the missing credits. For this, there are
three options:
You have gained relevant practical experience after your Bachelor's degree (a
minimum of six months). This can be recognised as the missing 30 credits.
You can do an internship (at least six months) during the studies at Hof. In this case,
please calculate a fourth (extra) semester.
For applicants who already did an internship during their Bachelor's course of
studies, we offer appropriate modules at Hof University that you can attend. In this
case, please calculate a fourth (extra) semester.
Language requirements Applicants must be proficient in English. This can be proven with one of the following:
TOEFL iBT minimum 90 (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS 6.5 or above (International English Language Testing Systems)
In addition: Basic language skills in German, proven by official test score documents – minimum
level of A1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Application deadline 1. Application period for the winter semester:
for EU applicants: 1 May to 15 July
for non-EU applicants: 15 April to 31 May
2. Application period for the summer semester:
for EU applicants: 15 November to 15 January
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for non-EU applicants: 5 November to 30 November
If you have acquired your university entrance certificate abroad, it has to be assessed byuni-assist
before you send it to Hof University. We advise you to send your documents to uni-assist at least
four weeks before the application deadline at Hof University.
On the following links, you will find more information on the general entry requirements and the
specific entry requirements.
Submit application to 1. University entrance certificates from abroad have to be assessed by uni-assist before they
can be sent to Hof University (at least four weeks before the application deadline at Hof
University).
2. Submit application via our online application portal.
Services
Accommodation The Housing Office supports international students in finding appropriate accommodation.
Rent for a single student room is approx. 350 to 550 EUR. Rent for a private one-room apartment for
one tenant or for a couple is more than 550 EUR. We also have a limited number of double rooms
for friends that cost about 250 to 300 EUR per person. Beside the rent, there are additional costs for
water, energy, broadcast fee, and Internet.
For a full overview of the practical issues related to living in Hof and our support services for
international students, please have a look at the website of our Welcome Service and Housing
Office.
Career advisory service The Career Service team at Hof University offers you a wide range of career preparation and
orientation services, including workshops, company excursions, and job fairs. Wewill prepare you
for the German labour market by providing you with specific information, counselling, and
qualifications. Thus, you will be able to start your individual career as an intern and as a graduate.
Support for international
Accompanying programme
students and doctoral
Specialist counselling
candidates
Cultural and linguistic preparation
Visa matters
Help with finding accommodation
Support with registration procedures
General services and support We know that adjusting to your new life in Germany is an adventure that is both exciting and
for international students challenging. There is no need to be scared – we are here to help you!
and doctoral candidates
At Hof University, we are proud of ourwarm welcome culture and offer numerous services for our
international students. Our team will assist you in all aspects of your stay in Hof. We will help you
find the right academic programme and language courses and support you in organising all
formalities such as visas, residency, insurance, and banking.
Prior to the start of each semester, we organise anorientation period for our new international
students. With the expert assistance from our motivated team, you will smoothly settle into your
new personal and academic environment. Additionally, our International Student Network, a
group of motivated students, will help you feel at home by organising social activities.
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Welcoming Our New
©Paula Gomez Students
Paula Gomez In this video, we accompany our new
Student students on their first day, which is
also beginning of the Orientation
Week, at Hof University. The students
also talk about their first impressions
”My experience at Hof University and of Germany and Hof University.
the Global Management Master's
degree programme has been
more:
amazing. I am very happy to have had
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the opportunity to attend lessons
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with people from different countries
and cultures, which exposed me to the
globalised world in which we live. In
saying that, I can testify that this
Master's programme offers more than
quality lessons, fantastic teachers and
excellent facilities. It also offers an
international environment that will
prepare us for our future careers.“
Hof University of Applied Sciences
International students on campus
Studying at Hof University – your benefits at a glance
first-class, hands-on education focused on employability
friendly and open-minded study environment, especially for international students
extensive personal support for international students from the Welcome Service, International Office, and Career Service
assistance in finding accommodation in Hof
orientation week prior to the start of the studies
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career-promoting activities, such as intercultural trainings, field trips, and company visits
About Hof University
Founded in 1994, our university offers a very attractive study environment with its modern architecture and its state-of-the-art classrooms,
laboratories, and dormitories. You will receive a first-class, hands-on education here. As a practice-oriented university of applied sciences
with integrated internships in all programmes, the employability of our graduates is the main focus of our teaching.
We offer more than 40 modern Bachelor's and Master's programmes in business, computer science, and engineering as well as in
interdisciplinary and innovative sciences. Students with at least one year of professional experience find exciting further education
opportunities completely in the English language at Hof University Graduate School.
Strong practice orientation
All professors have a strong academic background as well as practical experience in industry. Teaching is based on innovative methods to
convey application-oriented knowledge (e.g. projects with industry, site visits, involvement of company representatives). As a result, our
graduates are ideally prepared for the domestic and international labour markets.
Intensive personal support
We are well-known for our friendly study atmosphere. An excellent student-to-lecturer ratio allows for frequent and personal contact
between students and professors and an active exchange of ideas. Students receive intensive personal support during their studies and
benefit from numerous services, such as orientation sessions, social integration events, and housing support.
The outlook of the university is extremely international, with more than 130 partner universities all over the world. More than twenty
percent of students come from abroad, creating a truly multinational atmosphere.
Applied research
The university's five research institutes concentrate on information systems, biopolymers, and material sciences as well as sustainable
water systems and hydrogen and energy management. The guiding principles for our research are practice-orientation,
internationalisation and resource efficiency (focusing on indoor climate systems / water).
Students who are interested in a start-up or in the formation of a company get advice and support atEinstein1, the digital business
incubator on campus of Hof University.
University location
Hof is a medium-sized town located at the top of Bavaria and in the heart of Europe, right in the middle of Berlin, Munich, and Prague. Hof
has a population of about 50,000 and is an appealing and safe university town with plenty of leisure activities. To relax and unwind, there
are numerous bars, cinemas, an orchestra, a theatre, a landscaped park called Theresienstein, and a beautiful lake – the Untreusee. Hof is
also known for the International Hof Film Festival, which is one of the most important German film festivals.
The region around Hof has the second-highest industrial density in all of Europe, mainly specialising in manufacturing machinery and
plastic (automobile) parts. The companies are mostly small and medium-sized businesses, the so-called hidden champions, and they
provide ample opportunities for internships and entry jobs.
The city of Hof is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is located between the low mountain regions of the Fichtelgebirge and the Franconian
Forest on the banks of the Saale River. You will find excellent possibilities for all outdoor sporting activities such as cycling, hiking,
climbing, and skiing.
Contact 7
Contact
Hof University of Applied Sciences
Welcome Center
Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1
95028 Hof
Contact form
Course website: https://www.hof-university.com/studying-at-hof-university/our-degree-programs/global-management-ma.html
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