| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Business Administration / Enterprise Management |
| Partner Universities | University of Passau, Germany and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, China |
| Degrees awarded | Master of Science in Business Administration (University of Passau, Germany) Master of Science in Enterprise Management (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China) |
| Duration and credits | 4 semesters; 120 credits 1st and 2nd semester at the University of Passau, 3rd and 4th semester at SWUFE |
| Application deadline | No later than 1 December each year |
| Starts in | October (winter semester) or in April (summer semester) If you started your Master's studies in Passau in the summer semester, please contact the programme coordinator to plan your individual study schedule. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Availability | Up to five students per academic year and university |
| Prerequisites | English language skills at level B2 CEFR |
The University of Passau offers the opportunity to apply for the German-Chinese double degree option in cooperation with the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China, within the framework of the Master's programme "Business Administration".
Within the integrated German-Chinese curriculum, the partner universities aim to increase cooperation and offer students the opportunity to take advantage of the different educational systems and research foci of both institutions. Upon successful completion of studies towards the double degree certificate, you will earn a master's degree from both partner institutions.
The double degree option integrates:
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The Master's programme in Business Administration is accredited and has been awarded the quality seal of the German Accreditation Council.
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) was founded in 1925 as a public university. It is a leading University in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, listed as an HRK partner institution abroad. In 2015, SWUFE's Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) was accredited by the European Quality Improvement System.
SWUFE has 28 schools, colleges and institutes, offering a total of 35 undergraduate degrees. The university had approximately 22,700 students in 2020.
With more than 200 global partners, the university is very internationally oriented. Besides the University of Passau, seven other German universities have a cooperation with this university.
Rankings:
| Times Higher Education Ranking 2021 | World Ranking: Rank 501-600 out of 1,526 participants |
|---|---|
| High Impact Universities: Research Performance Index | World Ranking: Rank 1.504 out of 2.500 participants |
| UniRanks "The Ranking of Rankings" | Country Ranking: Rank 103 out of 932 participants |
| Webometrics | World Ranking: Rank 1.210 out of 11.993 participants Region Ranking: Rank 186 out of 9.544 participants Country Ranking: Rank 124 out of 2.595 participants |
The double degree option is offered for excellent students that are already enrolled in the Master's programme M.Sc. "Business Administration" at the University of Passau.
Students receive a German and a Chinese Master's certificate as well as the corresponding Diploma Supplement of the individual universities:
The start of the double master's pathway is possible in the winter and summer semester.
Students spend the first and second semester in Passau, the third and fourth semester at the partner university SWUFE. If the master's programme starts in the summer semester, a semester off is foreseen between the second and third semester, e.g. for internships, since the studies at SWUFE can only be started in the winter semester. Please contact the programme coordinator to plan your individual study schedule.
Students gain 60 ECTS of the minimum of 120 ECTS leading to the Master's degree at the University of Passau and 60 ECTS (equivalent to 25 credits of the SWUFE) at the partner university in Chengdu. The master's thesis, written in English and amounting to 4 credits of the SWUFE, will follow at the end of the programme in Chengdu according to the rules of both universities.
For admission and secondment to the partner university SWUFE at least 60 ECTS are required. Furthermore, you must have demonstrated proficiency in English (at least level B2) and have a valid visa before starting your studies at SWUFE.
Standard period of study: four semesters
Maximum duration of studies: six semesters
English: Unless English is your first language or the language of instruction for your undergraduate studies or secondary school education, you will need to prove that you have adequate English skills (level UNIcert II or B2 of CEFR or higher) by means of a recognized language certificate.
Chinese: Students have to pass the HSK 3 exam at SWUFE in order to obtain their degree (corresponds to level B1 CEFR).
Tuition is waived at SWUFE for students in the dual master's scheme.
Nevertheless, there are costs for:
Note: All hospital and other medical expenses are the responsibility of participating students. Each student participating in this scheme must purchase an insurance to cover his/her whole stay period in the host country before leaving his/her home country. Moreover, if it is necessary, each student shall purchase the insurance provided at host country as required by the host university.
