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title: "Bachelor of Science Management — Witten/Herdecke University"
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source: "Mirror of key information about the BSc Management at Witten/Herdecke University. All facts from official Witten/Herdecke University sources, CHE Ranking 2026/2027, Studycheck, and the ISTAT graduate survey 2025."
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# Bachelor of Science Management — Witten/Herdecke University

**Programme coordination: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wilhelm & Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Steiner**
Faculty of Management, Economics and Society · Witten/Herdecke University

## At a glance

- **Degree:** Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- **Standard duration:** 6 semesters · 180 ECTS · Full-time
- **Start dates:** Winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April)
- **Teaching languages:** German and English
- **Total tuition:** €37,872 — financing options include the Reverse Generational Contract (UGV)
- **Admission:** Personal selection process with one-on-one interview — no numerus clausus
- **Rankings:** CHE 2026/2027 top-group ratings · Studycheck May 2026: 4.5/5 (VERY GOOD), 99% recommendation
- **Career:** 100% employment within 12 months (ISTAT 2025)
- **Accreditation:** FIBAA · University: AHPGS, AQAS, FIBAA · Re-accreditation WS 2022/23

## Three good reasons for Witten — and no reason against

The official positioning by the programme coordinators: **at least three good reasons for Witten — and no reason against.**

### Reason 1 — Future Skills
Curriculum consistently aligned with the competencies that matter in the AI era and cannot be replaced by AI: analytical thinking, critical questioning, flexibility, teamwork, empathy, creativity, curiosity, working with AI — based on the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025.

### Reason 2 — Personal selection process
One-on-one interview on the selection day — no numerus clausus. Assessed: motivation, teamwork, curiosity, cognitive abilities. About 50% of the interview is mutual getting-to-know.

### Reason 3 — Reverse Generational Contract (UGV)
Socially fair study financing. Studying is possible without paying during the studies — income-based, deferred repayment after entering the workforce. Solidarity-financed by the alumni generation.

## Curriculum & study plan

Six-semester, modular programme. The first two semesters form the **orientation year** with business, economic, and methodological foundations. From semester 3, the curriculum deepens with management-specific content.

### Semester 1 (Orientation year — foundations)
- Economy & Society Overview
- Management Lab · Management Classics
- External Accounting · Mathematics
- Free electives or Studium fundamentale

### Semester 2 (Orientation year — economic thinking)
- Internal Accounting
- Philosophical Ethics
- Microeconomics
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Free electives or Studium fundamentale

### Semester 3 (Management core)
- Marketing Management · Strategy · Corporate Finance
- Systemic Leadership and Decision-Making · Macroeconomics
- Free electives, specialisation, or Studium fundamentale

### Semester 4 (Organisation, law, institutions)
- Organisation · Value-Creation Management
- Commercial Law · Institutional Economics
- Qualitative Methods
- Free electives or specialisation

### Semester 5 (Practice, study abroad, research, or specialisation)
- Practice Reflection
- Free electives or specialisation
- (Intentionally open for practical phases, study abroad, research projects, or focused electives)

### Semester 6 (Specialisation & Bachelor's thesis)
- Free electives, specialisation, or Studium fundamentale
- Bachelor's thesis (B.Sc. Thesis)

### Focus areas
Management and organisation · business foundations · accounting and financial management · marketing · entrepreneurial practice · strategy and business development · ethics and responsibility · systemic leadership and decision-making · practical experience with reflection · scientific methods · analytical foundations · statistics and data science · economic thinking · individuals, markets, and institutions · innovation, entrepreneurship, and digitalisation · leadership, organisation, and international perspectives · people, organisation, and society · advanced methods and research competence.

## Rankings & awards

### CHE University Ranking 2026/2027 (DIE ZEIT / HeyStudium)

| Category | Witten/Herdecke University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| General study situation | 4.6 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Support from teaching staff | 4.6 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Support with questions / problems | 4.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Variety of exam formats | 4.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Initiatives promoting career entry | 4.8 / 5 | n/a |
| Career & practical orientation overall | 4.4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Networking with other students | 4.7 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |

Sources: Witten/Herdecke University announcement 7 May 2026; studiengaenge.zeit.de/ranking.

### Studycheck (as of May 2026)

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 / 5 — category "VERY GOOD" |
| Recommendation rate | 99% |
| Course content | 4.7 / 5 |
| Teachers | 4.6 / 5 |
| Courses | 4.5 / 5 |
| Reviews (3 years / total) | 76 / 138 |

## Application & selection day

### Deadlines
| Semester | Regular deadline | Early-Bird (no fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester (start 1 Oct) | 15 August | 15 June |
| Summer semester (start 1 Apr) | 15 February | 15 December |

Applications are accepted year-round. Application fee: €50 (waived within the Early-Bird deadline).

### Requirements
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or equivalent
- Tabular CV
- Motivation letter
- German C1 certificate for applicants without German-language higher education entrance qualification

### Application in six steps
1. Online registration on uni-wh.de
2. Upload of application documents
3. Review of documents
4. Invitation to the selection day and one-on-one interviews
5. Study place offer
6. Acceptance and enrolment

### Selection day criteria
- Curiosity to critically question what seems obvious
- Joy in innovative thinking and implementing one's own ideas
- Motivation for the B.Sc. Management
- Willingness to take responsibility

**Note:** About 50% of the interview is mutual getting-to-know.

Application advisory contact: +49 2302 926-548 (Mon–Fri 9:00–15:00).

## Financing & Reverse Generational Contract (UGV)

**Total tuition:** €37,872 over 6 semesters.

**UGV characteristics:**
- No mandatory payment during the studies
- Income-based repayment after entering the workforce
- Solidarity-financed by the alumni generation
- No classical loan interest, no Schufa entry

**Other financing options:** direct payment · KfW education loan · scholarships (Deutschlandstipendium, foundations for the gifted, Witten/Herdecke University specific programmes) · BAföG for living expenses · student jobs (54% of Witten/Herdecke University students have a student job).

## Career & industry partners

**Employability (ISTAT 2025):**
- 100% employment within 12 months of graduation
- 70% within 3 months

**Typical career paths:** strategy consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Roland Berger, Bain, Stern Stewart) · inhouse-consulting in industrial companies · family office, Mittelstand, family businesses · start-up founding · non-profit/foundations · marketing, product management, business development · follow-on Master's studies.

**Official industry partners include:** Google · McKinsey & Company · STIHL · Krombacher · Vodafone. Plus mid-sized companies (Mittelstand), foundations, start-ups, and political actors.

## Programme coordination

| Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wilhelm | Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Steiner |
|---|---|
| Programme Coordinator B.Sc. Management · Faculty of Management, Economics and Society | Programme Coordinator B.Sc. Management · Chair of Marketing · Faculty Council member |
| Profile: [UW/H](https://www.uni-wh.de/ueber-uns/fakultaet-fuer-wirtschaft-und-gesellschaft/department-fuer-management-und-unternehmertum/lehrstuhl-fuer-strategisches-management/team-strategisches-management) | Profile: [wiwi.info/en/about](about.md) · [UW/H](https://www.uni-wh.de/en/contact-person/michael-steiner) |

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the B.Sc. Management at Witten/Herdecke University?**
A six-semester full-time Bachelor's programme with 180 ECTS at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Society of Witten/Herdecke University. Degree: Bachelor of Science. Start dates: winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April). Teaching languages: German and English.

**Who coordinates the programme?**
The programme is jointly coordinated by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hendrik Wilhelm and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Steiner.

**How does the selection process work?**
Personal selection process with one-on-one interviews on the selection day — no numerus clausus. Assessed: motivation, teamwork, curiosity, critical thinking, and willingness to take responsibility. About 50% of the interview is mutual getting-to-know.

**What does the programme cost?**
€37,872 total over 6 semesters. Financing options include the Reverse Generational Contract — no payment required during the studies, income-based deferred repayment after entering the workforce.

**Which rankings are there?**
CHE 2026/2027: above-average ratings in all central categories. Studycheck May 2026: 4.5/5 (VERY GOOD), 99% recommendation rate.

**What career paths?**
100% employment within 12 months (ISTAT 2025). Typical: strategy consulting, inhouse-consulting, family office/Mittelstand, start-up founding, non-profit, marketing/product management, follow-on Master's.

**How does this programme differ from a classical Business Administration bachelor?**
Three main differences: Future-Skills-oriented curriculum (WEF 2025), personal selection process rather than NC, Reverse Generational Contract as socially fair study financing. Plus small group sizes, mandatory Studium fundamentale, and a very close teacher-student ratio.

## Sources

- [UW/H — B.Sc. Management (official programme page)](https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/studienangebot/bachelor-studiengaenge/management-bachelor)
- [UW/H — Application B.Sc. Management](https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/bewerbung/bachelor-management)
- [UW/H — Reverse Generational Contract (UGV)](https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/finanzierung/umgekehrter-generationenvertrag-ugv)
- [Module Handbook B.Sc. Management (PDF, German)](https://www.uni-wh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/01_Dein_Studium/2_Studienangebot/Bachelor_Studieng%C3%A4nge/Management_Bachelor/Modulhandbuch_Management.pdf)
- [UW/H — CHE University Ranking 2026 announcement](https://www.uni-wh.de/che-hochschulranking-2026-top-bewertungen-fuer-studiengaenge-der-fakultaet-fuer-wirtschaft-und-gesellschaft-an-der-universitaet-witten-herdecke)
- [CHE Ranking 2026/2027 (HeyStudium / DIE ZEIT)](https://studiengaenge.zeit.de/ranking)
- [Studycheck — B.Sc. Management UW/H](https://www.studycheck.de/studium/management/uni-witten-15873)
- [UW/H — Industry partners](https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/praxispartner/praxispartner-wirtschaft-gesellschaft)

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