M.Sc. Business Management / Business Economics
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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.
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What you need to apply for Business Management / Business Economics at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg
English language
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International applicants need the language proof of DSH Stufe 2, TestDaF Stufe4, ZOP or equivalent
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Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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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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Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
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Otto-von-Guericke-Universität
Magdeburg
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
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Costs
Tuition
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Application fee
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Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 EUR
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