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M.Sc. Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA)

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg is a renowned institution known for its excellence in research and education. The university offers a course in Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA) which provides students with the necessary skills to analyze and optimize complex business processes. The program combines mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computer science to solve real-world problems in various industries. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, students are equipped with the tools to make data-driven decisions and improve operational efficiency. The ORBA course at OVGU Magdeburg prepares students for successful careers in fields such as supply chain management, finance, and consulting.

Specialization

Specialization: Financial Engineering/ Financial Management Supply Chain Management

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA) at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.9

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
140

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

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Relevant bachelor’s, diploma, or comparable degree from a recognized university in Germany with at least 140 ECTS (at the time of applying),

and an average grade from 1.0 up to 2.9 (German grading scale applies), determined from the examination results.

  • A study program is relevant if at least:

A. 45 ECTS (EU degrees) or 9 modules (Non-EU degrees) in economics, business administration, and at least 20 ECTS (EU degrees) or 4 (Non-EU degrees) in the field of quantitative methods, or

B. 65 ECTS (EU degrees) or 13 modules (Non-EU degrees) in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research modules

have been acquired.

As per university mail detailed information realted with degreee completion

For the ORBA study program, a master’s with a very limited number of spaces (30 winter/ 20 summer intake places) and applicants from worldwide we require an excellent previous academic undergraduate degree (a relevant to our's) in economics, business, advanced mathematics, and statistics. This education you must prove a GPA from 1,0 up to max. 2,9 (German grading scale by strict rule) and:

a minimum of 45 ECTS (EU degree) or 9 (non-EU) modules in economics, business administration modules plus 20 ECTS or 4 modules in quantitative methods (no application studies) studies or a minimum of 65 ECTS or 13 modules in mathematics-statistic modules. Please be aware that the ORBA study program is very challenging and highly analytically, and mathematically orientated. Several compulsory modules must be taken at the department of computer science and mathematics and require advanced knowledge in these fields.

The examination board of the Faculty of Economics and Management will make the evaluation of your application based on the study regulations.

https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programme... (opens in a new tab)

ECTS form is there

APS verification

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Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

Entry requirements1. Relevant bachelor’s, diploma, or comparable degree from a recognized university in Germany with at least 140 ECTS (at the time of applying),

and an average grade from 1.0 up to 2.9 (German grading scale applies), determined from the examination results.

- A study program is relevant if at least:

A. 45 ECTS (EU degrees) or 9 modules (Non-EU degrees) in economics, business administration, and at least 20 ECTS (EU degrees) or 4 (Non-EU degrees) in the field of quantitative methods, or

B. 65 ECTS (EU degrees) or 13 modules (Non-EU degrees) in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research modules

have been acquired.

2. Proof of the relevant first academic degree with the mandatory standardized form “Relevance” (opens in a new tab) of the faculty.

- Applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg do not have to prove the relevance of a completed undergraduate degree, as this information is already known to the faculty.

3. Proof of English Language Skills (opens in a new tab) on C1 level with one of the recognized options.

4. Mandatory, standardized form “Letter of Motivation” (opens in a new tab) of the faculty.

5. Professional experiences, and internships set out in a tabular CV

Applicants, who apply for a higher semester find the additional necessary applications here (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA)

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form

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 Operations Research and Business Analytics (ORBA) at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

Selection process

CURRENT PROCESSING TIMES

As a rule, you will receive your test results in 4 to 6 weeks - from the day we receive your application and payment. We process all incoming applications in the order they are received.

You have already submitted your application? These are our current processing times:

Central and Eastern Europe: about 4 weeks

Asia, North America and Oceania: about 4 weeks

Western Europe, Turkey and Latin America: about 4 weeks

Africa, Middle East and Iran: about 4 weeks

In individual cases, the processing may take longer.

(Region = origin of your certificates)

(As of July 29, 2019)

Confirmation for the receipt of your mail

For each mail item that you send to uni-assist, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt by e-mail. For this we register your post in our system. This can take a few days. This is especially the case shortly before important deadlines, when we receive thousands of shipments per day.

Do not worry if you do not hear from us directly. Of course, your post is always registered with the day we actually received it.

We are currently registering the post we received on the 1st of August 2019 .

You will receive the confirmation of receipt within 24 hours after registration.

(As of 1 August 2019)

Application quick facts

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

155.2 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,214 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Free

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

33%

1 accepted out of 3 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.45

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.45

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.18

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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