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M.A. International Business and Consulting: Strategic Management

Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 3 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Business and Consulting: Strategic Management at Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
Work experience
12 months
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yes required during application period

1 year

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Optional
GMAT
Optional
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not more than one page


A GMAT/ GMAT Focus with a score above 600 points

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business Studies from an accredited university
  • At least 210 ECTS credit points. Applicants with 180 ECTS credits will be required to obtain the additional 30 credits, for example by completing a placement in the third semester (the programme will then last four semesters)
  • evidence specifically of having completed undergraduate modules in Strategic Management, Accounting and Controlling, as well as Operations Management (or equivalent modules) together worth at least 15 ECTS
  • English language skills on a high B2 level proved by one of these standardised tests with all areas at least B2 level: TOEFL (iBT minimum score 4,5 or 83), IELTS (minimum score 6.0 in all areas), TOEIC Four Skills (minimum score 1200), PTE Academic (minimum score 67), Cambridge English Scale (minimum score 170), Oxford Test of English (minimum score 126), UNIcert II
  • If you hold a GMAT, you do not need to provide further proof of English proficiency.
  • Letter of motivation in English
  • Curriculum vitae in English

Helpful, but not required:

  • Proof of work experience in the field of studies if you have worked for at least one year (showing the content and period of employment)
  • A GMAT/ GMAT Focus with a score above 600 points
  • If you submit a GMAT, no further proof of English is required.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Business and Consulting: Strategic Management

Programme-specific documents

HR Specialisation – Proof of having completed undergraduate modules in Human Resource Management, Organisational Design and Behaviour, and Labour Law which amount to at least 15 ECTS credit points as part of the Bachelor’s degree

Strategic Management Specialisation – Proof of having completed undergraduate modules in Strategic Management, Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Operations Management (or equivalent topics) which amount toat least 15 ECTS credit points as part of the Bachelor’s degree

Excellent English skills equivalent to at least B2+ on the CEFR (Common European Framework of References): proof of a standardised test with all areas at a high B2 level minimum (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Scale, Oxford Test of English, UNIcert II).

You should have the following documents ready to upload when you start your application:

University degree (in case you haven't received your bachelor certificate until the application deadline has passed, please enclose a transcript of records and a letter from your university stating when you will receive the final certificate and stating your overall average grade from your studies so far)

Transcript of Record (please mark required relevant modules with grades and credit points)

Proof of work experience in the field of studies only if you have worked for at least one year in the field of studies (showing the content and period of employment)

Proof of English proficiency (high B2 level). If you submit a GMAT, no further proof of English is required.

A GMAT/ GMAT Focus with a score above 600 points – only if applicable; with a GMAT/GMAT Focus no extra English proof has to be submitted

Motivation letter (in English, not more than one page)

Curriculum Vitae (in English)

The email address that you enter will be used throughout the admission process. If your contact details change, please let us know. Otherwise you may miss invariable deadlines.

A photocopy of your passport and also a certificate of birth is not required for the application.

Please note:

Do not send any original documents!

Certificates not issued in German or English must be translated into German or English.

The (e-mail) address you have provided us with is the address we use in order to contact you. Please make sure you notify us of a change of address as soon as possible. A missed deadline that might emanate from a failure to do so is your responsibility.

HWR Berlin only processes applications that have been completed accurately. The application can only be considered if Uni Assist receives all documents before the closing date and copies of all those certificates that are required are attached. We recommend to apply early, at least six weeks before the deadline expires. Applications that are sent by e-mail or fax will not be processed.

Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese and Mongolian Applicants need to submit an APS certificate (available at the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) in the German Embassy in Beijing, New Delhi, Hanoi, Ulan Bator)

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for International Business and Consulting: Strategic Management at Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin)

Application quick facts

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Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Berlin School of Economics and Law

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

363.77 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

23,672 – 35,072 EUR

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Additional fee information

none

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