(openPR) The Master in Management (M.Sc.) program of HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management holds top positions in all aspects of the business administration section of the CHE University Ranking which was published today. By its own account, it is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking, assessing the research orientation and support during practical semester, the transition to Master's studies, the teacher support as well as the overall study situation.
>>> 2011 CHE University Ranking (http://ranking.zeit.de/che2011/de/rankingkompakt?esb=24&ab=4&hstyp=1)
The closing date for applications for the full-time M.Sc. program starting in March 2012, as well as the two part-time MBA and M.Sc. programs, at HHL is January 15, 2012.
This ranking confirms HHL's positive results in the Master-Praxis-Check (Master's practical check) within the CHE high score list published in May 2011. According to the study, HHL offers study programs with the greatest level of practical relevance in Germany. With regard to international orientation, Germany's oldest business school reached the top ranks as well.
This is yet another commendation for HHL received within the last few weeks. It was as recently as early December that the Leipzig business school reached 46th place in the Financial Times European Business Schools ranking, climbing thirteen places compared to the previous year. Already in September, HHL became top climber of the year in the Financial Times Global Masters in Management ranking. The HHL Master program was the world leader in the field of entrepreneurship and scored in the field of career prospects and the focal points of general as well as financial management and marketing in this most encompassing and significant international ranking.
About the CHE University Ranking
The CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of German higher education institutions. CHE examined more than 300 universities and technical universities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. In addition to facts about study programs, teaching, equipment, and research, the ranking also includes assessments by 250,000 students of the study conditions at their universities. While the CHE University Ranking published in spring 2011 includes the basic survey of all universities participating, it also has a strong focus on Bachelor programs. The results of the survey among Master students were published in December 2011. The CHE University Ranking is available at www.zeit.de/hochschulranking.
The Master Program in Management (M.Sc.) at HHL
HHL's English-language Master Program in Management (M.Sc.) covers a broad scope of economic topics and builds 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 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 for the career to which they are aspiring. In addition to a term abroad at one over 100 universities partnered with HHL, the curriculum of this 21 to 24-month program also encompasses an internship. Excellent business contacts as well as a professional Career Service provide top career opportunities for the alumni. www.hhl.de/msc
About 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
