Reflections from students

While the first-year students focused on core subjects, such as Strategic Management, Innovation Management, Business Analytics, and Sustainable Globalization, the second-year students delved deep into their Master theses. After completion of their theses, second-year students bid their farewell, leaving behind bittersweet memories but taking with them a wealth of knowledge, true friendships, and an international family.

“This semester sorted out my priorities in life and served a fresh reminder that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck,” said Himanshu, first-year MBA candidate from India. Lei, from China, writes, “"I feel our classmates have a better understanding of each other in the 2^nd semester. I enjoy the diversity of our cohort." Olaitan from Nigeria uses these words to describe this semester, “Intense, friendship, time management, fun, and skill acquisition.”

Kristofer Sperry, a second-year student from the U.S., writes, “The 4th semester is a big change. As I was working on my thesis I realized that this is an opportunity to become an expert about something.  While I miss the fellowship of our classes, I am feeling well prepared and excited to meet my next challenges.” Kristofer’s start-up, Superior Wine SERVICE International, LLC, is based upon improving customer satisfaction for wineries internationally. He expects to launch his start-up in September. 

Semester Closing-Summer 2018

Semester closing in July 2018 marks 23 successful years of the MBA program at Pforzheim University. As the first and only AACSB-accredited public University of Applied Sciences in Germany, we offer students top-notch education, small class sizes, and a network into a thriving German labor market. Known for its international focus, Pforzheim University not only attracts students from all over the world, but it also draws in professors from the U.S., France, South Africa, and of course, Germany.