Stuttgart Institute of Management and Technology

SIMT - MBA in GermanyThe Stuttgart Institute of Management and Technology (SIMT) is an international Business School and Further Education Institute of the Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin (SHB). In 1998 SIMT was founded as an international graduate school of management at university level in Stuttgart on the initiative of a number of renowned global players headquartered in the Stuttgart area, among them Bosch, DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard, Siemens and Trumpf. Basis of the Steinbeis degree programs is the intelligent combination of theory and practice in the Project Competence Concept of Steinbeis. For more information please visit: http://www.stw.de/K106/106601/frei/e/106601-e.html (site available in English).All offered degree programs are setting new national and international standards and guarantee a direct practice orientation and an effective project transfer among on established education.For a complete list of all Steinbeis Bachelor and Master programs please see the following link: http://www.stw.de/K084/84671/frei/e/84671-e.html.Why SIMT?SIMT has a strong link to the industry in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg and in the Stuttgart region itself, which is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley" of Europe. SIMT cooperates with companies like Alcatel, Behr, Dürr, Ebm-papst, EDAG, Festo, Fischerwerke, Freudenberg, Kärcher, Kern und Liebers, Lapp, Leitz, LGI, Mahle, M+W Zander, Marquardt, Metabowerke, Ritter, Schuler, Sick, and Trumpf. These companies are among the best companies of the world in their fields of business. While studying at SIMT the students benefit from the SIMT company network, through internships, student projects, and lectures by company representatives. These companies can provide employment opportunities for graduating SIMT students.SIMT MBA courses are designed to incorporate the best educational methodologies and have a clear international focus. The language of instruction is English and the style of teaching utilizes case studies, seminars, and project work. SIMT also focuses on developing soft skills (e.g. team player qualities, communication skills, and motivation).Studying at SIMT is a truly international experience. The classes are very culturally diverse with students of over 20 different nationalities. SIMT's lecturers are all internationally top-ranked academics and practitioners, including distinguished professors from SIMT's three German partner universities. SIMT has a close working relationship with both German and international companies. The SIMT Career Center works with students to manage their careers and with employers in recruiting SIMT graduates. SIMT students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through paid internships in German companies for up to four months.Advanced education and training for middle and upper management is also offered at SIMT (Executive Education). Employees of renowned companies are trained in SIMT’s Management Education Network, SIMT seminars and the SIMT Leadership Excellence Program.