The International Trade MBA program at Hochschule Anhalt, located in Bernburg, is a full-time, English-taught program designed to prepare students for careers as proactive, intercultural managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs in the global market. The program emphasizes general management with a focus on international trade, covering core business fields such as economics, management, accounting, finance, marketing, business law, statistics, and logistics. Practical elements include project management, entrepreneurial management, management game, and leadership & management skills.
The program aims to develop social, communication, and teamwork competencies in an intercultural environment. It offers a practically-oriented curriculum with innovative teaching methods based on real-life case studies, international projects, and workshops with corporate partners. Students also have opportunities for corporate and academic excursions and exchange programs with international universities.
Graduates are prepared for internationally challenging business roles, with the skills to advance or change their careers, or develop their own businesses. The program equips students to take up positions as managers, consultants, or entrepreneurs in their chosen global business sector.
To be admitted to the program, applicants need a university degree (Diploma, Master, or Bachelor) of at least 3 years, proficiency in English (B2, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 85, Pearson 55, or comparable), and relevant professional experience of at least one year after graduation. The admission process includes an aptitude test based on the final grade of the first academic degree, a letter of motivation, and proficiency in English; in some cases, an aptitude interview may be required.