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The Executive MBA programme at EBS Universität

Executive MBA (EMBA)

The prestigious Durham EBS Executive MBA (EMBA) is an outstanding programme for the development of executives. It combines the longterm experience and strengths of two renowned business schools: the Durham University Business School in England and the EBS Business School in Germany.

At a glance

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Double Degree: Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Durham University Business School, UK and EBS Universität More Information
  • Focus: Management, Leadership
  • Start: Fall term
  • Study duration: 18 months
  • Type of Study: Part-time
  • Achievable ECTS: 60 credits
  • Investment: 40.000 Euro
  • Language: English

Studying at EBS

  • English-speaking study programme
  • Two degrees from two prestigious universities
  • Small learning groups and individual coaching
  • Excellent corporate contacts
  • Learning on the job
  • Studying in Germany with all the locational advantages of the Rhine-Main region
  • Two residences at the Durham University in England
  • Excellent job-chances and above-average entry salary

Application

Deadlines for applications do not exist here.
Every applicant gets an individual appointment for a personal application procedure. This means: We look forward to receiving your application at any time!

To start your application, please submit the following documents or proofs to us:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS or an equally acknowledged degree
  • Proof of at least 5 years of practical experience

OR

  • Masters degree with at least 90 ECTS or an equally acknowledged degree
  • Proof of at least 3 years of practical experience

AND

  • English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS)

Dates

Mid of September 2022
Start of fall term

12 May 2022: Durham Online Info Session


16 September 2022
Open Day meets EBS Symposium

Good to know

  • Recommendation for non-EU applicants: Please apply well in advance (for the fall term latest, by the end of May), considering the visa process duration in your respective country.

  • It pays to apply early. This will give you enough time to arrange everything necessary before starting your studies. Applying for a visa can take 1-2 months. Arrangements with your employer are often more effective if made without time pressure.

  • The EMBA programme of EBS Universität, in cooperation with Durham University Business School, is accredited by AMBA. Durham University is also accredited by AACSB and EQUIS.

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Rankings and Accreditations

No. 25

QS World University Rankings:
No. 25 in the Joint Programmes Executive MBA Ranking 2022

Accreditation

AMBA
Accreditation for the Executive MBA programme of EBS Universität in cooperation with Durham University Business School

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) was founded in 1967, is the world’s premier institution specialising in the accreditation of MBA programmes. AMBA is the only professional membership organisation connecting MBA students, graduates, accredited business schools and MBA employers in more than 80 countries.

No. 38

CEO Magazine
Global EMBA Rankings 2022

The CEO Magazine Ranking is published annually by an online magazine of the same name. The focus of the ranking is on international MBA and Executive MBA programmes. Within the scope of the ranking, 11 different criteria are surveyed and weighted differently. The most important criterion is the quality of the faculty.

Top tier in business administration and law

CHE Ranking 2020/21

The CHE Hochschulranking is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of German universities. It includes data about studies, teaching, equipment and research, and students’ assessments of the learning conditions at their university in the ranking. The annual DIE ZEIT study guide publishes the results. For some subjects, the ranking also considers the reputation of the departments among professors. In addition to the comparative criteria, prospective students can choose from a wide range of descriptive features on study and teaching. EBS Universität is represented in the subject areas of Business Administration and Law and has consistently achieved excellent results over the past years. In 2020, EBS Universität was again in the upper field of the leading group in the majority of categories for both subjects and was able to strengthen its position further.

No. 3 in Germany and No. 33 in Western Europe

Eduniversal
Best Masters Ranking Top 2021: Executive MBA

The annual Eduniversal Master Ranking is also – like the Manager Magazin ranking – provided by the SMBG. The ranking focuses on the quality of each Master program involved in the ranking, including Master and MBA programs. It considers data provided by the school, the score achieved by the level of Palme of Excellence and the reputation amongst recruiters. Furthermore, the ranking takes the satisfaction of students currently enrolled in the respective program into account.

Accreditation

FIBAA
All study programmes at EBS Universität are internationally recognized and accredited by the accreditation agency FIBAA._

Membership

AACSB Business Education Alliance

EBS Business School is an educational member part of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Business Education Alliance, which is the world’s largest network of business schools and organisations focused on the advancement of business education and which has around 900 members. Within the network, the members from different areas of education, research, and practice can exchange best practices at various events. In addition, the partnership is a prerequisite in gaining AACSB accreditation.

No. 10 in Germany

QS
World University Rankings: Business & Management Studies 2020

No. 6 in Germany

U-Multirank
Business Studies Comparison 2020

U-Multirank is an international and independent initiative initiated by the European Commission to evaluate colleges and universities. With the evaluation of more than 1,700 universities from over 90 countries, U-Multirank is one of the most comprehensive and detailed evaluation programmes for universities worldwide. In Germany, U-Multirank carries out the study in cooperation with the CHE Hochschulranking. The U-Multirank represents a classification of the participating universities into five performance profiles. These profiles are 1. teaching and learning, 2. research, 3. knowledge transfer, 4. international orientation and 5. regional engagement.

Top 25 performing universities in student mobility

U-Multirank
2019 Top Performers

U-Multirank is an international and independent initiative initiated by the European Commission to evaluate colleges and universities. With the evaluation of more than 1,700 universities from over 90 countries, U-Multirank is one of the most comprehensive and detailed evaluation programmes for universities worldwide. In Germany, U-Multirank carries out the study in cooperation with the CHE Hochschulranking. The U-Multirank represents a classification of the participating universities into five performance profiles. These profiles are 1. teaching and learning, 2. research, 3. knowledge transfer, 4. international orientation and 5. regional engagement.

Superior Research & Employability

QS
Global 250 Business Schools Report 2017 – Full-time MBA

The Study Programmme

DOES AN EXECUTIVE MBA SUIT ME?

The time to gain and deepen the experience and to grow into new positions is getting shorter and shorter. Therefore, EMBA training is the ideal complement to an existing degree with professional experience. The EMBA at EBS Universität and Durham University is aimed at people with leadership, personnel and/or budget responsibilities who want to sharpen their leadership skills further and deepen their specialist knowledge.

As a participant in the Executive MBA programme at EBS, you will experience an ideal interplay of theory and practice. The study programme provides you with state-of-the-art management know-how as well as economic expertise at a high academic level. Besides, you can continue working next to your studies without any loss of income and put into practice what you have learned.

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Programme Structure

YOUR EDUCATION IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The EMBA programme at EBS Universität and Durham University offers you a first-class academic education in an international context.

The study programme is based on two comprehensive sets of experience - Durham University, UK and EBS Universität, Germany. It provides you with detailed insight into the leadership work of the international business world.

During your studies, you will explore the functionality of global markets, understand how to manage transnational business relationships, deepen your expertise and expand your international network.

The 18-month programme lasts three semesters. During these, you will complete nine basic modules, three elective modules, and the final Strategic Business Project. You will start the Strategic Business Project right at the beginning of the programme and work on it throughout your studies. During your studies, two residencies at our partner university in Durham are planned. One week takes place at the beginning of the first semester, another at the beginning of the last semester. For an additional international experience, we offer a special elective module “International Business in Context”. This module adds experience abroad to the international component of your studies. You will immerse into another new corporate and national culture while exploring a specific business topic. At the end of your studies, you will integrate your newly acquired skills and experience into your Strategic Business Project, which will conclude with a thesis.

Course of studies

Programme structure of the Executive MBA Management with Durham Business School

BEST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN EXECUTIVE MBA

What to expect during the EMBA at EBS Universität and Durham University:

Residential Weeks
The first Residential Week allows you to get to know your fellow students, the study programme, Durham City and the Business School. A major part of the time is devoted to team building. This takes place in indoor and outdoor activities on the grounds of the Lake District National Park. This way, you get to know your fellow students better, make valuable contacts and develop your soft skills.

The second Residential Week focuses on the Boardroom Exercise Module, a real management simulation that will keep you busy for the first week. The course is highly interactive and focuses on using your newly acquired skills and expertise.

Basic Modules
In the basic modules, you will deepen your economic knowledge and expand your research skills. The first nine months of your Executive MBA programme consist of nine basic modules, most of which are offered on the “Schloss” campus of EBS Universität. Two of the basic modules are completed during the Residential Weeks in Durham. Lectures are offered once a month and take place over three days from Thursday to Saturday.

Elective modules
Sharpen your profile for the job market. Starting in the second semester, we offer a variety of elective modules. These allow you to tailor the content of your studies to your professional needs and career goals. The elective modules are offered either at EBS Universität or in Durham, with the option to study at another international location.

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Student Life

Student life on campus

Life on EBS campus is diverse, international and characterised by the outstanding commitment of our students. Due to the small number of students per intake and group, students know each other on campus and experience a family atmosphere that is noticeable beyond the lectures. Our students’ sense of togetherness is extraordinary. The unique EBSpirit is born of our values of commitment, solidarity, thirst for knowledge and reliability. The common goal is to achieve great things, time and time again. And it works: with self-organised congresses, cultural events and much more.

Your study location – Living and learning in the Rheingau

The Rheingau is known worldwide for its Riesling, as are the fortresses, Castles and abbeys along the Rhine. You can find the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley and Drosselgasse only a few kilometres downriver. Every year, many tourists visit this region, which has so much to offer. Whether gastronomic, sporting or cultural, Oestrich-Winkel in the Rheingau provides plenty of variety for leisure activities.

The EBS campus in Oestrich-Winkel is also home to one of these historic, fascinating buildings in the Rheingau - Schloss Reichartshausen. Close to the Rhine and surrounded by vineyards, teaching and learning take place at this location in a unique environment. In addition to offices for teaching staff and service departments, the castle also houses several lecture rooms and representative event rooms.

Your study location – Living and learning in Durham, England

The student city of Durham is located in the northeast of England and enchants with its Romanesque architecture. About 1/3 of the 66,000 inhabitants are students. The many restaurants and pubs invite you to spend time with fellow students and toast to a successful presentation at weekends. Durham also has a lot to offer culturally: In addition to the Oriental Museum, the Museum of Archaeology and a botanical garden, you can visit the world-famous Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Did you know? Durham Cathedral was not only used as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies but also for the films Elizabeth and Avengers: Endgame.

Student services at EBS

Your study experience and success are important to us. To make it easier for you to start your studies and to guide you optimally through the study programme, we offer personal support and various services:

Job Opportunities

WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DO I HAVE WITH AN EXECUTIVE MBA?

After your studies, you will have many open options - from changing your industry or function to new executive roles.

Many graduates of EBS Universität are managers in the executive site today. Thus, personality development plays a decisive role during studies. Our coaching service helps you discover your strengths and promotes them. Our network of alumni doesn’t just provide a lookout of your possibilities after graduating – you can also use it for your career progression. Contacts and friendships made during studies often last a lifetime. As a graduate of EBS Universität and Durham University, you have access to a network of more than 32,000 alumni in 150 countries.

More than 200 partner companies support and accompany the students at EBS Universität. Among them are many prestigious Dax-corporations and economic law offices. With the help of our partners, we combine theory and practice in an ideal mix and give you the chance to build up the international network that will support you.

Most of our graduates receive their first job offer during their studies or at last three months after graduating (82 %). The prestigious degree of EBS Universität also clearly distinguishes in wages: The starting salary of our MBA graduates averages 84.000 euros (Employment Report 2017).

Study Abroad

WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I STUDY IN GERMANY?

EBS Universität is among Germanys best universities, especially if you want to study abroad in English. Since our study programmes are held in English, and our degrees have a high international standing, we traditionally attract a lot of international students. As an abroad student, you may find some peculiarities in the German working world and way of life that are new to you. We support you in the best possible way by putting English-speaking specialists at your side. Besides, we offer you support in all administrative processes, from certificates to accommodation.

  • Administration: forms, applications, certificates
  • Organization: accommodation, infrastructure
  • Personal Networking: student initiatives, joint events
  • Professional Networking: Partner Company Network

  • Sights and excursion destinations in Rheingau and Hesse

  • Learn more about studying in Germany

Application

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE EMBA PROGRAMME?

The EMBA programme at the EBS Universität cultivates leading personalities who help shape the economy and society. That process starts with selecting suitable characters for our programme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To start your application, please submit the following documents to us:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS or an equally acknowledged degree
  • Proof of at least five years of practical experience

OR

  • Masters degree with at least 90 ECTS or an equally acknowledged degree
  • Proof of at least three years of practical experience

AND

  • English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Curriculum vitae in table form
  • Letter of motivation
  • Academic Certificate (in original language and English)

Please use our online procedure to convey the documents. We will examine them immediately. If you meet our requirements, we will be glad to know you on your individual selection day.

THE EMBA SELECTION DAY

As part of our application process, we examine the performance and study ability of each applicant. We take the utmost care in this process since we only accept the most suitable applicants.

Due to the current extraordinary situation, we have changed our admission process to a contactless, digital version. You can now pass all components online.

PART 1: INDIVIDUAL SELECTION INTERVIEW
If your application documents meet our admission requirements, we will invite you to an individual 50-minute interview. During this interview, we will check your motivation and social skills. The decisive factors are performance and learning motivation, the social-communicative profile, the willingness to take social responsibility and the applicant’s initiative.

PART 2: FINAL COUNSELLING INTERVIEW
In a concluding discussion with you, we define expectations and clarify the last details and questions about your EMBA studies. You’ll also receive feedback on where you can improve to get the best possible output of the programme.

Such a selection procedure is exhausting and exciting at the same time. We know this and relieve our applicants by communicating the results as quickly as possible. It provides planning security – for all parties involved.
If you are accepted, we are excited to welcome you to our campus at the beginning of the semester. You find the dates in the overview at the top of the page.

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Tuition Fees

WHAT ARE THE TUITION FEES?

The quality of teaching is our focus: EBS Universität represents one of the best management programmes throughout the German-speaking world. As a private university, we finance ourselves to a large extent from tuition fees.

  • Total fees: 40,000 euro

We offer you a comprehensive service package. Included in the tuition fees are:

  • Lectures and workshops at Durham University Business School and EBS Universität
  • Materials, e-books and literature for all basic and optional modules
  • Examination fees
  • Lunch and refreshments during the attendance days
  • Personal support by top-level lecturers
  • Team development programme during the first stay in England
  • Accommodation during both stays in England
  • Optional international study week (includes accommodation and company visits; excludes flights, meals and local transport)
  • Gala dinner as part of the Durham graduation ceremony in June and the EBS graduation ceremony in August

We want to make the programme accessible for any excellent applicant – independent of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation and personality. The choice of financing options for a study programme is diverse, and often a combination of the various options can be useful. Please take a look at our scholarships and student finance options to find out which offer suits you best.

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Programme Benefits

YOUR BENEFITS WITH AN MBA DEGREE FROM EBS

At the EBS Universität, you won’t experience an ordinary business administration programme. We set a high standard and cultivate leaders and top performers.

  • Repeatedly honoured: EBS Universität and Durham University regularly achieve top positions in university rankings (e.g. top tier in the CEO Global MBA Ranking, 2019 or 6th place in the UK in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, 2019).

  • Twice as good: EBS Universität is accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities for 10 years. AMBA accredits the Executive MBA programme at EBS Universität in cooperation with Durham University Business School. Durham University is also accredited by AACSB and EQUIS - making it one of the top business schools worldwide.

  • Higher salary: The starting salary of our MBA graduates averages 84,000 € (Employment Report 2017).

  • Strongly in demand: Most students receive their first job offer during their studies, or at the latest 3 months after graduation (Employment Report 2017).

  • Easier access into management level: We arrange contacts to companies such as Accenture, BCG, BMW, Danone, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, L’Oréal, Morgan Stanley, P&G, PWC and others.

  • Highly intensive support: Small groups, high practical relevance, skills development, individual coaching – we support you the best way possible!

  • Focused training to become an executive: Through regular contact with international scientists and managers in leading positions, you will discover new perspectives and have the opportunity to learn from the best.

  • The whole programme is in English: The programme at the EBS Universität meets international standards, in an internationally imprinted environment. That’s why all classes and events are, of course, in English.

Voices

After thoroughly researching the market, I concluded that the Durham-EBS MBA programme was the one that best met all my expectations. I wanted to continue my education at a renowned European university, aligned with my professional career in Dubai. The outstanding recognition of both universities contributed positively to my decision. Learn more…

Anelise Rezende de Moraes
Anelise Rezende de Moraes
EBS alumna // Sales Manager (Team Leader) at Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers (Dubai Office)

The Executive MBA EBS Universität & Durham University was the best option for me to complete my MBA in under two years and benefit from the networking, rich discussion and learnings that in-person lectures provide. I liked to participate in a programme taught at two unique locations and countries. Learn more…

Jonathan Mudry
Jonathan Mudry
EBS Alumnus // Senior Consultant at Alberta Medical Association

Impressions

Durham - EBS Executive MBA

Triple Accreditation

Durham University Business School, one of the first university business schools in the UK, was established in 1965 and is proudly integral to Durham University, the third oldest in England and firmly established within the top 10 universities in the UK. Through its triple accreditation with AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the School is recognised among an elite group worldwide.

Durham University in Great Britain
Durham - EBS Executive MBA

Experience other cultures

Students of the Executive MBA programme of Durham University and EBS Universität benefit from excellent teaching and have the unique opportunity to study at a state-of-the-art business school whilst getting to know the beautiful region in the North East of England.

Campus at Durham Business School
Durham - EBS Executive MBA

Campus

Students appreciate the Durham University campus with its rich history and heritage and the atmosphere of Durham.

Campus at Durham Business School
Durham - EBS Executive MBA

World Heritage

Durham was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 and includes Durham Cathedral, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and Durham Castle.

The city of Durham is a gateway to the picturesque area of the North East of England. It is a 20 minute taxi ride away from Newcastle Airport and the railway station is on the main east coast line with direct links to London and Edinburgh.

Durham Cathedral

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