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M.Sc. Business Management / Business Economics

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English or German
    Language
  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Business Economics (Betriebswirtschaftslehre) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a four-semester Master of Science taught in German and English, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It trains you to spot problems on your own, solve them on an economic basis and work out alternative courses of action. You learn to think systematically, build advanced analytical skills and look at complex problems from several angles, which prepares you for management and consulting roles. You discuss fundamental and recent research questions from selected areas of business administration and gain in-depth knowledge of the related theories, models and methods. You qualify in at least two specialisation areas from accounting and taxation, finance, logistics and operations management, marketing and e-business, management and entrepreneurship, and economics. It suits business and economics graduates aiming for management or consulting careers.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Marketing & Sales(Business & Economics)
Finance & Banking(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Business Management / Business Economics at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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International applicants need the language proof of DSH Stufe 2, TestDaF Stufe4, ZOP or equivalent

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.9
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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
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officially certified copy of the higher education entrance qualification (certificate of higher education entrance qualification)

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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containing no more than 450 words, which illustrates the professional and academic interest in the chosen master's program, presents the applicant's special skills and knowledge, and sets out personal expectations regarding the content, methods, and study processes of the chosen master's program


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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

A relevant bachelor degree or a comparable degree (minimum 180 CP) and an average grade of minimum 2.9 of the exam performances

A degree is considered relevant with a minimum number of 50 credit points in business administration and a minimum of 15 credit points in political eco-nomics, as well as a minimum of 16 credit points in quantitative modules.

A proof of relevance (opens in a new tab) is required for admission.

[This template of proof formula is a compulsory requirement for the consideration in the admission procedure for the master study program Betriebswirtschaftslehre /Business Economics]

(Note: Students, who finished their bachelor degree at the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Magdeburg do not need the proof of relevance.)

Proof of language skills:

- Proof of English skills at B2-level or

- Proof of German skills at B2-level

- The required language skills proof (opens in a new tab) with one of the following options.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Business Management / Business Economics

Programme-specific documents

University entrance qualification

Secondary school leaving certificate in the original language and, if applicable, a sworn translation (into German or English) with grades and subject overview;

Evidence of previously completed years of study at other universities;

If taken: university entrance examination taken in the home country in the original language and sworn translation;

If taken: Certificate of the assessment test.

Master’s degree qualification:

University degrees (Bachelor, Master) including subject and grade overviews, diplomas in the original language and sworn translation (into German or English).

Proof of language skills in German or English, see short description of your course of study :

German: At least B2 for participation in the Studienkolleg, at least C1 for participation in the DSH examination;

English: TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent language certificate. The uni-assist TOEFL code is 2727.

For further information, please see the General Requirements.

Applicants from India, the People's Republic of China and Vietnam must enclose a (digital) original certificate from the Academic Testing Centre (APS) in New Delhi, Beijing or Hanoi, respectively.

Special evidence , only if it is required for your desired course of study , e.g. letters of motivation, evidence of internships, letters of recommendation, evidence of aptitude tests - please refer to the short description of your course of study.

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

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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

Complexity

Medium

Address

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität

Magdeburg

Universitätsplatz 2

39106 Magdeburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

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Acceptance rate

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0 accepted out of 12 total applications

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

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1.02.03.04.0

Based on 12 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 12 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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