Understanding family business –

Shaping the future successfully

in cooperation with BVMW e.v.

Everything about the Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)at a glance

General information about the MBA

What do we expect from the Steinbeis MBA for family businesses? Knowledge for practice. As a graduate of the Master of Business Administration, you will be optimally prepared for management positions, especially in family businesses, as well as for working in management. The Project Competence Program® at SMT combines maximum practical orientation with the latest scientific findings.

  • Partner Logo: BVMW
  • Academic degree

    ” Master of Business Administration (MBA) “

  • Language of instruction and examination

    German

  • Start of studies

    2x per year (spring and fall)
    Enrollment possible at any time.

  • Duration

    7 blocks of 4 seminar days each from Wed.-Sat. (part-time course, 60 ECTS)

  • Learning locations

    Steinbeis House Berlin , SHMT Stuttgart

  • Seminar excursions

    with partner companies

  • ECTS points

    60 ECTS

  • Participation fee

    EUR 25,900

Missing credit points can be acquired through additional modules.

Data sheet for the acquisition of additional credit points
  • Professional experience

    At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a leadership or comparable management position (individual assessment).

  • Academic degree

    Successfully completed, state-recognized university degree (Uni, FH, DH) with 240 CP according to ECTS for the study program with 60 CP according to ECTS.

  • Less than 240 cp?

    Missing CP can be made up by taking additional modules at our university or other academic institutions.

    Submit proof of missing achievements no later than 9 months after the start of the course (see §7 para. 1 SPO).

    Goal: Achieve a total of at least 300 CP after completing the MBA (enables e.g. doctorate).

  • language skills

    Very good knowledge of German and English (at least level B1 CEFR).

  • application process

    Successful participation in the selection procedure.

Admission requirements for the Steinbeis Executive Master of Business Administration

Regulations for the admission of professionally qualified persons
  • Professional experience

    Admission possible according to §27 para. 8 HSG LSA and the regulations for the admission of professionally qualified persons.

    No first academic degree required

  • language skills

    Very good knowledge of German and English (at least level B1 CEFR).

  • application process

    Successful participation in the selection procedure.

Basics

  • Integrated management & Strategy

    Managerial Economics // System-oriented, holistic corporate management // Frame of reference and guidance in dealing with methods and techniques

  • innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship // Company foundation // Business plan // Innovation management // Innovation strategies // Innovation management // Management of strategies

  • Leadership & People Management

    Behavioral models at individual, team and company level // Business ethics // Leadership models, leadership styles and leadership structures

  • Corporate finance

    Principles of Accounting // Financial Analysis // Financial Reporting and Controlling // Principles of Corporate Finance // Models and Systems

  • organizational design & Project management

    Project management and management methods incl. conflict management // Process organization // Leadership

Deepening

  • Fundamentals of family businesses*

    Basic understanding of family businesses // Strengths and weaknesses of family businesses // Owner competence // Business valuation and emotional value // Structuring and financing of business transfers // Family, owner and corporate governance

    *is in the approval process

  • Generation management & succession planning*

    Roles and expectations in the family business // Opportunities, risks and emotionality in company succession // Designing succession processes // Requirements for successful company succession

    *is in the approval process

Speakers

We attach great importance to the quality and practical relevance of our teaching. When selecting speakers, lecturers and professors, SMT therefore pursues the mission of attracting “the best minds of today for the best minds of tomorrow”. This means that experts from science, research and practice are appointed to provide students with up-to-date and relevant insights.

The SMT speakers

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What makes our part-time mba program stand out

  • You will start your leadership journey at Steinbeis University with a reliable study plan for the next 15 months. In addition to the General Management degree program, we offer you a special focus on innovation, change and leadership. Through self-study, which you organize yourself, you can study in a way that is maximally compatible with your career. In 15 months, you will have 7 teaching modules, usually 4 attendance days each, which generally take place from Wednesday to Saturday.

    Don’t have time to take part in a learning module? No problem! We offer you the flexibility to catch up on the learning module at another time. This can be done both online and in self-study/case study.

    We offer you individual additional modules (online/presence) from other Master’s degree programs and other certificate courses so that you can make the best possible use of your knowledge. In this way, you will receive customized further training that will really take you further.

  • The Executive MBA from Steinbeis is designed for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial managers. That’s why you complete the Executive MBA seminars in the sequence of a modern business plan – from the development of the business idea (innovation) and market analyses, to the development of the strategy (with modern modeling concepts) and the strategic marketing and financial plans. Added to this is the Steinbeis transfer concept, which is unique in this form. With integrated project work, you will work on a company-relevant practical project that will advance your management skills, your personality and your career.

  • Leading international business schools, which you can optionally attend, are our partners. They shape your MBA in a unique and exclusive way.

  • Our international Executive MBA lecturers from academia, consulting and business will bring you up to date. The average rating of 1.3 (excellent to very good) shows how satisfied our students are.

  • Your Executive MBA is your ticket to an active career network at Steinbeis University (and beyond) with over 2,000 managers, entrepreneurs, experts and professionals. Intensive exchange is promoted in many ways: Alumni weekends, after-work events and for “lifelong” knowledge refreshment: free participation in our seminars.

the family business certificate courseat a glance

  • Conclusion

    After successfully completing all modules and passing the examinations, participants receive a certificate from the university: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)

  • Language of instruction

    German or English

  • Seminar start

    2x per year (spring and fall)

  • Seminar duration

    2 modules of 4 days each (modules can also be booked individually), from Wed. – Sat.

  • Seminar venue

    Europe

  • Admission requirements

    Very good to good knowledge of German and English

  • Seminar investment

    EUR 11,200 (single module EUR 2,900)

  • Generation management & succession planning*

    Roles and expectations in the family business // Opportunities, risks and emotionality in company succession // Designing succession processes // Requirements for successful company succession

    *is in the approval process

  • Fundamentals of family businesses*

    Basic understanding of family businesses // Strengths and weaknesses of family businesses // Owner competence // Business valuation and emotional value // Structuring and financing of business transfers // Family, owner and corporate governance

    *is in the approval process

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