Start of study
Winter and summer semester
Regular study period
4 semester, 120 ECTS credits
International
Stay abroad possible
Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Today's markets are highly interconnected, and many companies operate both nationally and internationally. The rapid changes in the economy require continuous adaptability and development. To meet these challenges, professionals are needed who have acquired not only comprehensive business administration knowledge during their studies but also essential soft skills to successfully and effectively manage these tasks.
The Master's degree in Business Administration prepares students for senior positions in management roles or consulting within companies and other organizations in business and public administration, as well as in professional education and training. The specialization, which is specifically geared towards the job market, opens up interesting fields of activity in various functional areas of companies, such as controlling, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, but of course also in organization, logistics, accounting, tax consulting, supply chain management and innovation management.
Following the Master's degree, graduates can also deepen the knowledge and skills they have acquired in a doctorate. It is possible to do a doctorate in all areas of business administration, provided that the requirements set out in the doctoral degree regulations are met. The doctorate can be taken up at the University of Bamberg as part of the Bamberg Graduate School of Business Administration (BaGSB).
Structure of the Master's programme
The Master's degree course in Business Administration includes compulsory and compulsory elective modules, whereby the modules are combined into module groups. The course begins with the acquisition of business knowledge in two of the eleven Bamberg Business Administration specializations. In the research module group, students again choose from the eleven chairs and business education. The course is rounded off with the General Management module group. Modules from the fields of business informatics, business law and the history of business and innovation can also be included here. The course concludes with a scientifically oriented Master's thesis.
| Study structure | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business administration specialization | 36 |
| Research | 18 |
| General Management | 36 |
| Business Language (English, French, Italian, Spanish) | 6 |
| Master Thesis | 24 |
Good Reasons to Study with Us
Living internationality in Bamberg
In Bamberg, we strike a balance between a sound academic business studies programme and the development of comprehensive international skills, particularly as part of our integrated study abroad programme. Our graduates are able to operate in an international environment in a goal-orientated manner and successfully deal with specific challenges in multinational companies. With a large number of Erasmus students, a lively student life and visitors from all over the world, Bamberg is an excellent starting point for building your own international network.
The world heritage site is our campus
Thanks to its historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bamberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. With around 80,000 inhabitants and around 11,000 students, Bamberg offers an ideal setting for successful studies with flair.
The attractive location on the edge of Franconian Switzerland also offers a wide range of opportunities for sports and leisure activities to balance out the intensive academic work during your studies. The general advantages of a smaller city should also not be neglected - such as the relatively low cost of living or simply the high level of public safety.
Not least because of the advantages mentioned above, the University of Bamberg is also very popular with foreign students.
Your Qualifications
Admission to the Master's degree programme in Business Administration requires a degree in business administration or a comparable degree programme worth at least 180 ECTS credits. Comparable degree programmes are Business Informatics, Business Law, Industrial Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Medicine. In addition, the following knowledge must be demonstrated:
- A business administration component of at least 90 ECTS credits
- An law, economics and methods component of at least 40 ECTS credits, comparable to the module group Law, Economics and Methods of the Bachelor's programme in Business Administration according to the applicable study and subject examination regulations for the Bachelor's programme in Business Administration at the University of Bamberg
In addition, the aptitude test must be successfully completed. The required 60 points can either be achieved directly, through a final grade of 2.5 or better, or the final grade can be upgraded on the basis of additional achievements. Up to 10 points can be achieved in this way.
Career prospects & Doctorate after the Master's programme
For a career in academia, the Master's programme is usually followed by a doctorate. This can be undertaken at the University of Bamberg within the framework of the Bamberg Graduate School of Business Administration (BaGSB).
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