Studies and teaching, Contests / awards

The Master in Management (M.Sc.) program of HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management holds top positions in all aspects in the CHE University Ranking for consecutive Master programs of the business administration section which was published yesterday. By its own account, it is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking, assessing the course offer, the possibility to complete the program in the given time, the teacher support as well as the overall study situation. This ranking confirms HHL's positive results in the Master-Praxis-Check (Master's Practical Check) within the ranking indicators examined by the CHE Center for Higher Education in May 2014. According to the study, HHL offers the most international Master in Management programs in Germany. The first business school established in the German-speaking part of the world ranks among the top institutions with regard to the criteria "Research Funds", "Dissertations per Professor" as well as "Graduates within Prescribed Period of Study". Consequently, HHL also achieves good results in the categories "Internationally Visible Publications per Researcher" and "Research Reputation".

In addition to the CHE University Ranking, the international media outlet Financial Times confirms HHL's top position in its European Business Schools 2014 Ranking. According to the ranking published today, the Leipzig hotbed for entrepreneurs is among the top 3 business schools in Germany. The Master Program in Management (M.Sc.) of the first business school established in Europe was ranked among the top 10 in Europe.
HHL Dean Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart says, "HHL's positions in the Financial Times and CHE rankings are a great motivation and incentive in the implementation of our innovate125 Future Concept, with which we want to take HHL to the top of the European business universities. We already sense today that establishing a profile as an international, research-oriented and entrepreneurial business school has proven to be sustainably successful."

About the CHE University Ranking

The CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of higher education institutions in the German-speaking area. CHE examined more than 300 universities and technical universities. In addition to facts about study programs, teaching, equipment, and research, the ranking also includes assessments by students of the study conditions at their universities. While the current issue of the CHE University Ranking includes the basic survey of all universities participating, it also contains assessments of Bachelor and Master programs. The CHE University Ranking is available at www.zeit.de/hochschulranking.

About the Financial Times European Business Schools 2014 Ranking

The European Business Schools Ranking by FT is considered to be the most comprehensive and important ranking for Master programs in Europe. It is based on the consolidation of five individual rankings of MBA, Master in Management, Executive MBA as well as open or company-specific on-the-job programs for 2014. The main evaluation criteria are alumni income and career data as well as structure, internationality and research performance of the universities.

The Master Program in General Management (MBA, full-time or part-time) at HHL

The MBA program offered by HHL, which is taught in English, is considered one of the best independently developed programs of this kind in Germany. The proportion of international students in this HHL program is approximately 80 percent, an outstanding figure in comparison to full-time MBA programs globally. Since its introduction in the year 2000, the full-time MBA program has focused on teaching management and leadership skills in a global context. This is supported by an innovative curriculum and 28 lecturers from seven different countries. They provide students with an insight into the latest scientific management approaches in a global context. The practical relation is ensured by teaching content with practical relevance including case studies, a field project accompanying the program or an optional internship abroad. International Management is not only taught but also integrated into everyday life at HHL thanks to the international background of the students and professors. The international cross-linking of the program is denoted by substantial cooperation with universities abroad. From Australia to the U.S. – HHL has more than 110 partner universities worldwide. The students have the opportunity to spend a term at one of these partner universities. The intensive and professional counseling for students from initial contact to the alumni network has to be emphasized. HHL's Career Service accompanies students from the day they are admitted to the program, the successful conclusion of a job search to individual coaching sessions after graduation. Students can enroll for the part-time MBA starting in spring and choose between Leipzig and Cologne as their study location. Further information: www.hhl.de/mba or www.hhl.de/part-time-mba

The Master Program in Management (M.Sc., full-time or part-time) at HHL

The English-language Master in Management Program (M.Sc.) at HHL was ranked among the top of its kind in Germany according to the latest Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking. The program provides a basis for future management tasks and covers a wide variety of economic topics. Building on a Bachelor's degree in economics, HHL attaches particular importance to teaching soft skills - courses such as Problem Solving & Communication, Negotiation or International Management Competencies represent an inherent part of the training. The 21 to 24-month full-time program offers eight fields of specialization, i.e. Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Economics and Advanced General Management. By choosing four electives the students can set a topical focus on the career for which they are aspiring. In addition to a term abroad at one of over 110 universities partnered with HHL, the curriculum of the program also encompasses an internship. Excellent business contacts as well as a professional Career Service provide top career opportunities for the alumni. Students can enroll for this program in spring (March) or fall (September). When enrolling for the part-time M.Sc. program, students can now choose between Leipzig and Cologne as their study location.
Further information: www.hhl.de/msc and www.hhl.de/part-time-msc

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

HHL is a university-level institution and ranks amongst the leading international business schools. The goal of the oldest business school in German-speaking Europe is to educate effective, responsible and entrepreneurially-minded leaders. In addition to HHL’s international focus, the combination of theory and practice plays a key role. HHL stands out for its excellent teaching, its clear research focus, its effective knowledge transfer into practice as well as its outstanding student services. www.hhl.de

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Weitere Informationen:
http://www.zeit.de/hochschulranking
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/european-business-school-rankings-2014
http://www.hhl.de/mba
http://www.hhl.de/part-time-mba
http://www.hhl.de/msc
http://www.hhl.de/programs