M.Sc. Business Chemistry

Kiel University (CAU) Kiel

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About the programme

Business Chemistry (Wirtschaftschemie) at Kiel University (CAU) is a single-subject Master's of 3 semesters, run by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Teaching and exams are in English, though some electives may be taught in German. It gives you advanced knowledge in both economics and business and chemistry, with application-based teaching that helps you answer questions as independently as possible through practical experiments. In chemistry you specialise in an area such as inorganic, organic, physical or theoretical chemistry. Careers include controlling and marketing in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, supply chain management in production, and roles in business and science organisations, as well as research. The wide choice of options makes part-time study possible, for example alongside a job. To enrol you need chemistry knowledge and at least 30 ECTS in business administration.

Fields of study

Chemistry(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Business Chemistry at Kiel University (CAU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

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
Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
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APS certificate
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Prerequisites

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree programme is a completed Bachelor's degree in the relevant field or an equivalent degree.

  • Interest in dealing with scientific contexts
  • Interest in answering questions as independently as possible with practical experiments
  • Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
  • Good knowledge of English

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree programme is a completed Bachelor's degree in the relevant field or an equivalent degree.

In order to enrol in the Master's degree programme in Business Chemistry, in addition to knowledge of chemistry, at least 30 credit points (ECTS) in the field of business administration, 10 credit points in the field of economics and 16 credit points in the fields of mathematical methods, statistics and econometrics must be proven.

Graduates of a degree programme that differs substantially from the seven-semester Bachelor's degree programme in Business Chemistry at Kiel University under individually determined conditions, for example in the form of successful module examinations from the Bachelor's programme, if the scope of the requirements does not exceed 30 credit points.

  • Information on the aptitude test, proof of qualifications in accordance with the examination regulations and study qualification statutes as well as enrolment can be found on the following website: Information on enrolment for Master's degree programmes with open admission (opens in a new tab).
  • If English is not a native language, nor has a university entrance qualification or first professional qualification in English been obtained, proof of English language skills corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be provided.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Business Chemistry

Programme-specific documents

The application must be submitted:

1. the Bachelor's degree certificate or – if the degree certificate is not yet available – an official transcript of records. The respective document must contain the titles of the successfully

completed modules and the grades achieved and should contain information on the scope of the individual modules, for example in the form of credit points.

2. the module handbook belonging to the Bachelor's degree programme or a comparable document showing the length of time, teaching methods, teaching content and learning objectives of the

individual modules

Bachelor's Degree: A relevant Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, typically demonstrated through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.

Academic Performance: A strong academic record, often with a minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement.

Application Documents: Submission of necessary documents such as transcripts, a CV, a letter of motivation, and possibly letters of recommendation

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

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Application quick facts

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Required for Application

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Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Central Student Advisory Service of Kiel

University Christian-Albrechts-Platz 5 (extension of the university high-rise)

24118 Kiel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

269 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,442 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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