Goethe Business School

Goethe University Frankfurt

Goethe MBA (Digital Transformation | Data Sciencе | Sustainabilitу)

MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MBA
Degree
90
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 31 Aug
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
€ 8,500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Study Mode:
Part-time ・ Blended learning
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
The total tuition fee is €34,000. Secure your place early and save: • €5,000 early-bird discount when you apply by February 23, 2026 → Tuition: €29,000 • €2,500 early-bird discount when you apply by May 25, 2026 → Τuitiοn: €31,500

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Course Description


The Goethe MBA (Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability) offers three cutting-edge focus areas: Digital Transformation, Data Science, and Sustainability.

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Required ECTS credits: 210.

Candidates with less than 210 CP at the undergraduate level can have their post-university professional work experience assessed for up to 30 CP during the admissions process in the form of an interview. The allocation of credit points for work experience will appear on the Academic Transcript of Records and will be titled ‘Prior Learning Assessment’.

To earn a German master's degree, students must accumulate a minimum of 300 CP. With the successful completion of the Digital Transformation MBA program, a total of 90 CP can be earned. Based on this, candidates with a collective total of less than 210 CP upon admission cannot be accepted to the prοgram.

Work Experience

Proof of relevant post-undergraduate work experience of at least one year is to be submitted, e.g., a performance review, reference letter, or written confirmation from your employеr.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, IELTS, and English Language Level Test (ELLT) - Oxford International Digital Institute are also accepted. Applicants may request a waiver of proof of proficiency in English in case one of the following conditions applies. The applicant is a native speaker of English, has graduated from an international baccalaureate program, has completed their undergraduate or master-level studies in a program taught entirely in English, or has worked in an English-speaking country for at least one year.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:

100 €

Application Documents


A complete application package includes the following documents:

  1. Current curriculum vitae.
  2. Professional recommendation form (completed digitally via the application portal by the employer no later than the respective application deadline).
  3. Proof of a minimum of one year post-undergraduate work experience (e.g., employment certificate, the employer's job description).
  4. Essay of motivation (in English).
  5. Proof of English-language proficiency (see language requirements). If the applicant has not taken any of the tests mentioned when submitting the application, the applicant can upload a confirmation of the test registration to the online admissions portal. The official test certificate must be submitted via post to the GBS Office of Admissions before the subsequent application deadline to qualify for the respective tuition fee discount or by the final application deadline at the latest without any right to a discount.
    Applicants who submit a language certificate older than two years but without an expiry date will be invited for an additional interview with a native speaker of English.
    Applicants registered for the TOEFL-iBT® test or the TOEFL-iBT® Home Edition test can ensure their test result will be sent automatically to Goethe Business School by indicating the institutional code 3567 upon test registration.
    Certificates submitted after the final application deadline can no longer be considered.
  6. Official diploma, university transcript, and diploma supplement (if available) plus official translations into English or German - Only notarized copies will be accepted and must be submitted personally or via registered mail to

    Goethe Business School
    Office of Admissions
    Eschersheimer Landstraße 121
    60322 Frankfurt am Main

The receipt of your application documents will be confirmed via еmail.

Location


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Further Information


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