Class Profile

Class Size

30

Average Age

20

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Germany:

80%

Asia:

5%

North America:

2%

South America:

1%

Europe:

90%

Career Outcomes

Top recruiters

Goldman Sachs

Bank of America

McKinsey

Siemens

Deutsche Bank

ThyssenKrupp

BCG

Simon Fraser University

TD Bank

Oliver Wyman

Strategy&

Roland Berger

Bain Capital

EY-Parthenon

J.P. Morgan

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,628.57 / year

Overall Cost

$33,428.57 / year

Funding Options

FAQs

• What types of positions do Master students typically assume after graduation?

  

  Positions vary greatly by individual and industry. In consulting as well as banking and finance, students usually assume typical entry-level positions for Master graduates. In industry and service companies, students often start in strategy-related roles, staff units, or top management trainee programs. Advisory, senior-level, and entrepreneur-in-residence functions are more common at start-ups and accelerators.

• What type of internships do Master students do?

  

  Internships range across industries, companies, and locations depending on individual interests and needs. Internships generally reflect the industry breakdowns above for jobs after graduation. Management consulting, banking and finance, areas related to strategy and business development, marketing, and supply chain management are all common, but we also usually have students in other business areas. The majority of Master students do their internships in Germany. Your mandatory internship is six weeks (four weeks for the 90-credit track), however most students do 10-12 weeks in the summer from early May to mid-August. You can do a second internship in January/February of your second year (120-credit track) and can also gain extra practical experience by writing your thesis in cooperation with a company.

• Which companies recruit at WHU?

  

  Last year, nearly 60 companies in consulting, banking and financial services, large industry and services, German SMEs, and start-ups participated in our events on Campus Vallendar. Most top-tier consultancies and investment banks recruit here every year, and a number of large industrials regularly participate in our fairs. Companies also support student events such as Campus for Finance and other “Campus for” conferences, forumWHU, IdeaLab!, and SensAbility.

• What are the legal requirements for international students to intern and work in Germany?

  

  The student visa allows non-EU citizens to complete their mandatory internship in Germany, as well as work for an additional 140 days per calendar year while enrolled at WHU. Due to the program’s intensity, it is unrealistic to pursue part-time employment during the semester. In general, non-EU citizens can remain in Germany to look for employment for 18 months after graduation and are entitled to work in a business-related field. WHU graduates often meet the requirements to obtain an EU Blue Card for Germany. EU citizens (plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) have unrestricted access to the German labor market. Check the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs for up-to-date information on work eligibility.