HHL Best German Business School in the Financial Times Master Ranking / HHL Worldwide Number 1 in Entrepreneurship

[HHL gGmbH - 17.09.2012] With another considerable leap forward, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management is headed for the top 10 in the world's leading "Masters in Management" ranking of the Financial Times (FT). Being listed for just the third time ever, HHL's Master in Management program (M.Sc.) was ranked number 1 in Germany and in 11th place worldwide (2011: 19th place, 2010: 38th place), leaving a large number of well-known national and international business schools behind. The ranking certifies the oldest business school in the German-speaking area with a top rank for its M.Sc. program with regard to the career prospects of its alumni (2nd place internationally). In the assessment of focal points, HHL reached the first place in the field of "Entrepreneurship". HHL additionally reached the top 10 in "Corporate Strategy”, "General Management", "Finance", and "Marketing".

The FT "Masters in Management" ranking, which rate 65 business schools, is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and significant internationally of its kind for Master programs with a focus on General Management.
The ranking uses data from two surveys. One surveys the university alumni who graduated three years ago about their current situation. The other collects data from the schools themselves. Assessment criteria for the ranking are, among other things, career figures as well as internationality and the structure of the school or program.

HHL Dean Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart says: "We are thrilled about having taken another leap forward in this most important ranking of Master programs. Advancing yet again among the world's leading Master in Management programs is motivation for us to continue to pursue our innovate125 HHL Future Concept. In addition to the expansion and ongoing internationalization of our faculty, we are constantly working on raising the level of quality in research and teaching, creating additional programs and on increasing the number of students as well as our involvement in strong regional and global networks. By 2023, HHL would like to have established itself sustainably among the top 10 graduate schools in Europe."

HHL's students of the Master Program in Management (M.Sc.) are also excited about the positive result of their alma mater in the FT ranking. About his motivation to study at HHL says the Uzbek Omon Fayziev (22), who completed his Bachelor studies at the Tashkent Financial Institute: "For me as an international student at HHL this was the friendliest and the most open Business School I contacted in Germany. And I really appreciate the integration in the HHL community and getting used to the high standards of business education in Germany.” His German fellow-student Alexander Kolano (26), who holds a Bachelor degree from the Southern Oregon University in the U.S., says: "I was attracted to HHL by its excellent reputation and do not regret my decision at all. The international atmosphere on campus, as well as the network of outstanding schools around the world is what makes the HHL spirit so unique."

Further information: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/masters-in-management as well as http://www.hhl.de/msc

The Master Program in Management (M.Sc., full-time or part-time) at HHL

Both in its part-time and full-time version, 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 full-time program (as well as the 24-month part-time 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 the full-time program also encompasses an internship. Excellent business contacts as well as a professional Career Service provide top career opportunities for the alumni. Further information: www.hhl.de/msc or www.hhl.de/part-time-msc

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