Program Overview
The Operational Excellence at Hof University of Applied Sciences is a MBA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Operational Excellence programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Hof, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Operational Excellence programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Leadership
- Strategic and financial framework
- Factory planning and engineering
- Production process excellence
- Quality Management
- Strategic Procurement and supplier management
- Web based data management and data processing
- Web based data collection and data transport
- Technical and legal aspects of data security
- International Buyer Behavior
- Process management and reengineering
- Product and Service Design
- Production excecution and logistics
- Trends in supply chain management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The "Operational Excellence Masters program is designed for recent graduates with a Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or Informatics. Ideally applicants have already gained some qualified professional work experience. We are looking for ambitious people who are willing to acquire a more in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of supply chain management and production in a digital world.
Prerequisites:
- A Bachelors degree or similar from an accredited university (Business, Economics, Engineering, Informatics or similar)
- Excellent academic language skills in English, proven by IELTS (6.5 or above), TOEFL 90 or similar
- Work experience of at least one year is an asset.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hof University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Hof University of Applied Sciences
Hof University of Applied Sciences
Hof, Germany
Die Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Hof bietet über 50 Studiengänge im Bereich Bachelor, Master und Weiterbildung an. Aktuell sind wir in Hof, Münchberg, Kronach und Selb angesiedelt mit...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
