Benefits
Together we shape the future
Learning together – growing together: this applies to the entire FHM. At FHM, the focus is on people. Together, we create a particularly personal teaching and learning atmosphere and the future of SMEs. We are strong as a team – in dialog with all our departments, with our students and alumni and not least with our cooperation partners at eye level. An open, diverse society is a matter of course for us.
Here's how our students benefit:
- Small study groups & individual support
- Excellent technical equipment
- We combine theory and practice
- Individual promotion of personality
- Start-up modules in all study programs
- Corporate Contacts: Training on the Job
- Participation in the alumni network
Becoming professionally capable
The Competence Model – FHM.SKILLS.BOX
Choosing FHM means opting for a highly practiceoriented course of study that provides ideal preparation for management roles, particularly in medium-sized institutions and companies. The study concept focuses on fostering entrepreneurial thinking and action while also supporting personal development.
Professional.Skills
FHM teaches specialist knowledge that is relevant and up-to-date for each field of study and industry - using practical, engaging methods that can be applied directly in professional life. This includes subject-related seminars, projects, and expert lectures for targeted, efficient learning.
Management.Skills
Management is integrated into every degree program, providing fundamental knowledge for professional success or entrepreneurship. Business skills are essential, whether managing a daycare center, working as a journalist, or running a private practice.
Smart.Skills
Personal development is key at FHM. Training in team management, presentation, and self-marketing equips students for leadership in a complex, evolving professional world.
Digital learning environment
Where personal learning meets digital excellence
FHM combines a personal learning atmosphere with state-of-the-art digital innovation. The campus offers modern teaching and learning spaces designed to foster interaction and accommodate individual needs. This is complemented by a fully virtualized study experience: a digital campus and e-exams enable flexible learning, independent of location. By merging the best of both worlds—personal interaction and digital support—FHM ensures optimal preparation for the challenges of the modern working world.
Our tools:
- Microsoft Teams (virtual classrooms)
- Moodle (learning management system including multimedia teaching and learning content (videos, podcasts, quizzes)
- TraiNex (Campusmanagement-System)
- Proctorio (online examination system)
- E-Library (24/7 access to the latest specialist literature)
- LAICA (AI learning buddy)
Die Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) International
FHM promotes the globalization of SMEs through international education and research initiatives
Internationalization is a central quality and development feature of the Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM). The FHM has regional roots and at the same time pursues an international orientation as a partner of a globally expanding SME sector.
The main objective is to support medium-sized companies in the internationalization process by qualifying and promoting the next generation of managers with international experience. The FHM's internationalization strategy primarily encompasses topics and concepts in the field of GlobalSMEs, which are anchored in research and teaching, scientific projects, university cooperation and institutional networks in the SME sector.
Bridge to the world for students and SMEs
With Campus.International, FHM offers a comprehensive international study program for foreign applicants. Students benefit from cultural and academic diversity, international lecturers and valuable experience abroad.
The FHM maintains numerous European and non-European university partnerships, which not only promote innovative degree programs, but also enable the development of research structures and the support of forward-looking research topics. Students who are interested in studying abroad have the opportunity to use these networks for internships or study visits abroad and thus expand their professional, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Another component of the internationalization strategy is international research projects with a focus on international SME research and country-specific initiatives.
Against the background of these activities, the International Office acts as the central organizational interface of the FHM in the area of international affairs.
Why choose FHM-University? Our bachelor’s and master’s programmes offer an exceptional balance between academic theory and real-world business practice. We focus on future-oriented topics such as industrial and business excellence, technological and digital solutions, green energy strategies and global management initiatives. Come and develop your personal and professional skills in Germany‘s Best Business School (voted three times in a row since 2023).
Prof. Dr. Volker Wittberg, FHM Vice Rector, Research & Development
Highly networked
Our strong partners in practice
The FHM has strong partners in business, science and the world of work. Our close networking with the international offices of the most soughtafter universities, the very good cooperation with partners from authorities and politics create barrier-free careers for our students. Since our students can try out their work skills during their studies, they gain practical experience at an early stage and benefit from our company contacts FHM assists students in securing accommodation, obtaining residence permits, navigating recognition procedures, and exploring job opportunities.
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