| Degree awarded | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Duration and credits | 4 semesters; 120 ECTS credits |
| Starts in | April (summer semester) and October (winter semester) |
| Languages of instruction | German; includes individual modules taught in English |
Do you have a first degree in economics, business administration or a related subject and wish to consolidate and expand your knowledge? The research-oriented M.Sc. Business Administration gives you a solid grounding in theory, skills and methods. This enables you to deal independently with a wide range of problems, particularly those related to business administration, using scientific principles. The degree programme provides you with three focus areas to choose from in accordance with your personal interests. Upon successful completion of this programme you will have gained the qualifications to continue with doctoral study.
Three specialisations are offered in addition to the core Methods and Principles module groups:
The range of courses in the specialisation area is divided into basic and continuation modules. The basic modules take some of the content dealt with in a general fashion in the prior bachelor's programme and give it a more detailed treatment, while the continuation modules deal with the subject in greater depth and include current research topics. Overall, the degree programme has been designed to maximise flexibility and choice of modules, in return requiring a high level of independent work of students.
Further information on the specialisation modules
This master's degree opens doors to management positions in domestic and international companies in a wide range of industries, as well as in German and international public-sector institutions. They may work, for example, in companies in the financial and consulting sector, in auditing companies or tax consulting firms. Depending on the chosen study focus, a variety of different job descriptions are possible. This degree also qualifies graduates for doctoral study.
Applicants should have a good first degree, with a final grade of 2.3 or better (according to the German marking system or the relevant foreign equivalent grade) in business administration, economics or a related discipline, obtained after a programme of study with a minimum standard full-time study duration of three years.
A degree is considered 'related' if the minimum business or economics content amounts to 60 ECTS credits, including least 10 ECTS credits in economic/business research methods (e.g. data collection, data processing, mathematics, software development or statistics).
One ECTS credit reflects a workload of 30 hours, including classroom-based learning and self-study.
You should provide one of the following English language certificates (at level B2 CEFR) if English is not your first language or the language of instruction for your first degree or secondary school-leaving qualification:
