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Full-time Master in Management

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Leipzig

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management is a prestigious business school located in Germany. The Full-time Master in Management program at HHL is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management and leadership skills. The program offers a diverse curriculum, including courses in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Students also have the opportunity to participate in internships and study abroad programs to gain practical experience and global perspectives. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in various industries and sectors.

Specialization

You can select 2 from 4 possible tracks: Strategic Management Financial Decision Making Transformation Management Digital Entrepreneurship

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Full-time Master in Management at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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IELTS of 7.0)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Required

equivalent to min. 180 ECTS credits

Letter(s) from employer(s) stating three or more months of professional employment

3 or more months of professional experience by the program’s start date

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

1. Applicants must have a first academic degree (Bachelor's) in business administration (min. 180 ECTS) or an equivalent field of studies and a minimum of three months of work experience.

2.GMAT/GRE (600+)

Master in Management (General & Finance Track):

  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration or other business-related programs, e.g. Business Informatics, Business Psychology, Business Law, Economics, Industrial Engineering etc. (with a minimum of 180 credits, of which 40 – 60 credits in business-related subjects)
  • Above average academic performance during both high school (Abitur) and Bachelor degree
  • A competitive GMAT/GRE/HHL Entry Test (opens in a new tab)
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 90 (or IELTS of 7.0) or a Bachelor degree completed in English
  • 3 or more months of professional experience by the program’s start date

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Full-time Master in Management

Programme-specific documents

Mandatory documents to submit your application:

Curriculum vitae

Letter of motivation

Copy of your high-school diploma (Abitur)

Current/final transcript of your Bachelor’s degree

Passport photo

Further application documents are (those can be submitted later)*:

Proof of a minimum of 3 months of relevant practical work experience

Copy of Degree Certificate (if already available)

Proof of English proficiency

GMAT or GRE or HHL Entry Test (our GMAT code is ZCB-P6-03 and our GRE code is 4061) – not required for Master in Entrepreneurship

Applicants from China, India and Vietnam need an APS certificate in order to be able to study at a German university. Please visit APS China, APS India or APS Vietnam for further information.

*In order to receive the early bird discount, you must have submitted your application by the above deadlines, as well as submit all missing documents and tests (including GMAT/GRE or HHL Entry Test) and successfully pass the HHL admissions interview until January 31 (Early Bird 1), March 31 (Early Bird 2) or June 30 (Early Bird 3).

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Full-time Master in Management at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Application procedure

Step 1:

YOU submit your online application and pay the application fee

Step 2:

WE review your application and supply initial feedback

Step 3:

WE invite you to an HHL Admission Test Day*

Step 4:

YOU participate in the HHL Admission Test Day

Step 5:

WE notify you about our decision on the evening of the Admission Test Day

Step 6:

YOU accept our offer by signing the contract and by paying the commitment fee within 3 weeks

  • For international applicants we offer Skype interviews as an alternative to the Admission Test Day.

Portal Link : https://study.hhl.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusN... (opens in a new tab),-N000292,-A

Selection process

After you have submitted your application online and your eligibility for the program has been confirmed, you will be invited to an interview with an HHL professor. We will arrange the timeslot individually with you to best suit your personal schedule. The interview will take place virtually or – if you would like to take the opportunity to visit HHL – on-site.

The admission interview usually takes 1 hour and consists of two parts:

Personal interview (35 min)

The competencies focused on during the interview are:

Problem-solving abilities (analytical abilities, structuring, flexibility, creativity, business understanding)

Personality (ability to work in a team, maturity, self-confidence, communication skills)

Leadership potential (leadership ability, motivation and energy, profit orientation)

Presentation and discussion (15 min + 10 min)

For the presentation, you will receive a topic two days before the interview takes place.

The following aspects will be evaluated:

Presentation (problem identification, outline and structure, synthesis ability, creativity and originality)

Discussion (assessment ability, argumentation, critical faculty)

Personality (appearance, theoretical ability, self-confidence)

After a successful interview, your complete application will be discussed by our admissions committee. You will be informed about the decision approximately 7-10 days after the interview.

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Daniel Ritchie, Jahnallee 59, 04109 Leipzig

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

The tuition fees for the complete Master of Science in Management Program amount to EUR 27,000.

the tuition fees at HHL do not have to be paid in one lump sum. After having been admitted to HHL, you are required to pay a down payment of EUR 1,000. The remaining fees will be paid as follows: The first and second installments, amounting to EUR 7,000 each, are payable on October 1 and March 1 of the first study year. The third and fourth instalments, in the amount of EUR 6,000 each, are payable on September 1 and March 1 of the second study year.

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