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WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management

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Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
47,500
Duration
12 months
Class Size
40
Intakes
April, September
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
6.0 yrs
International
Students
90%
Woman
38%
WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management
Campus Düsseldorf
Erkrather Straße 224a
40233 Düsseldorf / Germany

www.whu.edu

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Programs at WHU
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • Executive MBA
  • Distance Learning
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
47,500
Intakes
April, September
Deadline
May 31
Class Size
40
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Concentrations
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Advanced Finance
  • Strategy & Organization
Features
  • Program includes one-week international modules at partner universities in the United States.
  • Applicants from India and China are strongly recommended to apply one month earlier than the suggested international deadline, due to lengthy visa processing times.
  • The final application deadline for our non-EU applicants who require a visa is May 31 for the September intake.
  • The final application deadline for applicants who do not require a visa is July 15 for the September intake.
  • Applicants who apply by September 30 receive €7,000 off tuition fees; applicants who apply by November 30 receive €6,000 off tuition fees.
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MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
46,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 15
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Concentrations
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Advanced Finance
  • Strategy & Organization
Features
  • Program includes study-abroad weeks, with one in the US.
  • Rolling admission process.
  • Classes take place on two weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) per month.
  • Class size is 80 to 90 students.
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Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA
Duration
21 months
Language
English
Tuition
105,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 31
Class Size
45
Avg. Work Exp (years)
14.0
Features
  • The program is offered jointly with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Related Schools: Northwestern - Kellogg
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Global Online MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
36,000
Intakes
March, September
Deadline
February 01
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Features
  • Program can be completed in either 24 or 36 months.
  • Students who apply by September 30 receive €2,500 off tuition fees, and those who apply by December 31 receive a €1,500 discount.
  • Class size is 30 to 40 students.
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Economist EMBA 2020
16
FT EMBA 2022
63
FT Global MBA 2024
68
FT Global MBA 2023
83
Economist MBA 2022
  • Top 10 MBA Programs in Germany
  • Ranked Business Schools in German-Speaking Europe
  • Top MBAs in Europe
Ranked
4
Economist EMBA 2020
16
FT EMBA 2022
63
FT Global MBA 2024
68
FT Global MBA 2023
83
Economist MBA 2022
Listed in
  • Top 10 MBA Programs in Germany
  • Ranked Business Schools in German-Speaking Europe
  • Top MBAs in Europe
Scholarships
  • WHU MBA Developing Countries Scholarship
  • WHU MBA Diversity Scholarship
  • WHU MBA Entrepreneurship Scholarship
  • WHU MBA Globalization Scholarship
  • WHU MBA Leadership Scholarship
  • WHU MBA Scholarship for Excellent GMAT result
  • WHU Women in Business Scholarship
  • e-fellows.net Scholarship
  • WHU Otto Beisheim Scholarship
  • WHU - FUNED Scholarship for Mexican applicants
School Discussions
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MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim started Oct 17, 2024 | Maria-Madalina Ifrim replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
Hi, I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim started Oct 17, 2024 | Maria-Madalina Ifrim replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
2 Replies
172 Views
Hi, I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
308 Replies
80701 Views
Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan started Sep 17, 2024 | Duncan replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data) Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan started Sep 17, 2024 | Duncan replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308 Replies
80701 Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data) Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
3 Replies
366 Views
Mannheim vs WHU
ivan_pt started Apr 09, 2024 | Duncan replied Apr 9
School Choice
I've got 2 years of engineering experience alongside a few years in sales. I'm looking to transition into a different industry (business development). I'm pondering between my two options, WHU and Mannheim. I've looked deep into it and have found it hard to decide between the two. They're pretty ev...
Mannheim vs WHU
ivan_pt started Apr 09, 2024 | Duncan replied Apr 9
School Choice
3 Replies
366 Views
I've got 2 years of engineering experience alongside a few years in sales. I'm looking to transition into a different industry (business development). I'm pondering between my two options, WHU and Mannheim. I've looked deep into it and have found it hard to decide between the two. They're pretty ev...
3 Replies
315 Views
Career change - MBA/MiM or MSc.?
0815Larry started Jan 03, 2024 | Duncan replied Jan 3
Hi all, I am 45 years old, native German, fluent English speaker, Electrical Engineer in a lead engineering position in the German automotive industry for about 15 years now. My goal is to transition from automotive into the sustainability/ renewable energy sector (Corporate career at like RWE, Va...
Career change - MBA/MiM or MSc.?
0815Larry started Jan 03, 2024 | Duncan replied Jan 3
3 Replies
315 Views
Hi all, I am 45 years old, native German, fluent English speaker, Electrical Engineer in a lead engineering position in the German automotive industry for about 15 years now. My goal is to transition from automotive into the sustainability/ renewable energy sector (Corporate career at like RWE, Va...
189 Replies
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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan started Dec 23, 2023 | Duncan replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015]. If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan started Dec 23, 2023 | Duncan replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189 Replies
133073 Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015]. If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
4 Replies
445 Views
Online MBA - ESMT/WHU etc..
mbanitin started Sep 24, 2023 | mbanitin replied Sep 24
Hi there, I was wondering if someone could shed more light on the online MBA programs in EU, mainly looking for programs in Germany, as I am working here. Thanks.
Online MBA - ESMT/WHU etc..
mbanitin started Sep 24, 2023 | mbanitin replied Sep 24
4 Replies
445 Views
Hi there, I was wondering if someone could shed more light on the online MBA programs in EU, mainly looking for programs in Germany, as I am working here. Thanks.
3 Replies
656 Views
WHU or ESMT for an MBA?
Ahmad999 started Jun 09, 2023 | Sam_F replied Jun 9
Greetings everyone, I have 9 years of experience in marketing and business development, specifically in the F&B, QSR & Fashion industries with different international brands but due to personal reasons i will be moving to Germany soon. which school has better reputation and strong alumni n...
WHU or ESMT for an MBA?
Ahmad999 started Jun 09, 2023 | Sam_F replied Jun 9
3 Replies
656 Views
Greetings everyone, I have 9 years of experience in marketing and business development, specifically in the F&B, QSR & Fashion industries with different international brands but due to personal reasons i will be moving to Germany soon. which school has better reputation and strong alumni n...
11 Replies
1416 Views
640/650/640 - Indian Male Lawyer - What are my options?
arvindr92 started Jun 09, 2023 | aslamo replied Jun 9
Application
Hi all, My profile is as follows: - 58 months months work ex (just short of 5 years) - 1.5 years general corporate law, 3 years specialist technology work (included a secondment with Facebook) - Quit my job in January 2020 to prepare for GMAT full time and get into a full time MBA program. Left job...
640/650/640 - Indian Male Lawyer - What are my options?
arvindr92 started Jun 09, 2023 | aslamo replied Jun 9
Application
11 Replies
1416 Views
Hi all, My profile is as follows: - 58 months months work ex (just short of 5 years) - 1.5 years general corporate law, 3 years specialist technology work (included a secondment with Facebook) - Quit my job in January 2020 to prepare for GMAT full time and get into a full time MBA program. Left job...
8 Replies
1086 Views
Choosing-schools. WHU, HHL, ESB, Pforzheim
janelcr started Apr 05, 2023 | Sourabh Jagtap replied Apr 5
Master in Management (MSc)
Hi everyone, I am from China and I would like to attend an MBA in Germany and reach my goal of working in Germany, hopefully in the consulting industry, or a tech company. I'd like to switch my career to marketing. But my working background is very weak. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in...
Choosing-schools. WHU, HHL, ESB, Pforzheim
janelcr started Apr 05, 2023 | Sourabh Jagtap replied Apr 5
Master in Management (MSc)
8 Replies
1086 Views
Hi everyone, I am from China and I would like to attend an MBA in Germany and reach my goal of working in Germany, hopefully in the consulting industry, or a tech company. I'd like to switch my career to marketing. But my working background is very weak. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in...
3 Replies
1213 Views
Berlin vs Frankfurt for business
StanFM started Jun 23, 2022 | FloMA replied Jun 23
Student Life
Putting schools aside, which one of these cities would make more sense in order to find a job after an MBA? Are they widely different in this sense?
Berlin vs Frankfurt for business
StanFM started Jun 23, 2022 | FloMA replied Jun 23
Student Life
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1213 Views
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