Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Programme Delivery

The programme is delivered through weekend lectures and seminars online, in Germany and London, and allows students to continue their careers while studying.

The programme content is taught in a compact format over a small number of weekends. In the second year of the programme, students also write their Master's thesis (research project) of 15,000-20,000 words. The total programme duration spans 18 months.

At the European College of Business and Management, we use the modern "blended learning" teaching method to design the degree programme. Blended learning combines different learning styles, including distance learning, self-study and classroom teaching. This enables students to easily integrate the Master's programme into their everyday working life. The block seminars at the ECBM offer a variety of learning opportunities. They use case studies, group work, business simulations and discussions to teach the material.

Course Content

• Strategic Change Management
• Strategic Leadership and Management
• Financial Principles and Techniques for Strategic Managers 
• Strategic Marketing Management 

In the second and third semesters, two of the four available specialisations are additionally taught:

• Ethics for Business
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Managing Human Resource Strategy
• Global Corporate Finance and Governance

To prepare for the Master's thesis, students complete the module 'Research Methods for Managers'.

In the second year of study, students will complete their Master's thesis, which involves a research project of 15,000 to 20,000 words.

Entry Requirements

The MBA Master's programme is aimed at managers and executives with an average of 3-5 years of professional experience, graduates of a business administration degree or  applicants with a business administration qualification (‘Betriebswirt/in’ or equivalent). 

A very good knowledge of English is a prerequisite, as the programme is conducted in English.

We are looking for candidates who are employed for the duration of the programme and who are willing and motivated to complete this programme alongside their employment and to put theory directly into practice in order to gain the maximum benefit from the programme. 

Selection and admission to the MBA programme takes place without an NC procedure (no numerus clausus).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are charged by the European College of Business and Management as a partner organisation of LJMU as follows:

First year: £ 6,830
Second year: £ 6,830
Total: £ 13,660*

* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees are payable annually (instalments are available by arrangement). The first year and second year are invoiced separately.

Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.

Graduates

"Studying at ECBM was a great and truly international experience. The MBA not only enabled me to develop personally and intellectually, but it also helped me and my employer to combine theory with practice. I was able to successfully apply my knowledge in the areas of business and management directly in the working environment."

Nina Engelhardt, MBA Absolventin
Senior Marketing Manager
EMEA Marketing Trauma, DePuy Synthes

Find out more about our graduates and international ECBM network.

Work and Study

The Master's degree programme in Business Administration is designed to take your professional commitments into account. You can expand your knowledge without interrupting your career. 

Study part-time and flexibly while gaining practical experience.

Between the teaching weekends, participants prepare for the upcoming weekend seminar using various blended learning methods. During the lessons, the theoretical knowledge learnt is put into practice and further deepened with case studies, group and specialist discussions. Participants are therefore an active part of the learning process - guided by the lecturers of the respective subjects.

The MBA programme has been designed in such a way that it can easily be combined with a career. This means that you can stay in work and earn the prestigious Master of Business Administration degree at the same time.

A high proportion of self-study is required and participants are encouraged to prepare intensively for the upcoming weekend seminar.