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Retail and Consumer Management (MA)

Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI) Ingolstadt

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Retail and Consumer Management is an English-taught Master of Arts at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) that deepens your understanding of international retailing, consumer behaviour and strategic brand and retail management. You learn to spot global market trends, make data-driven decisions and develop new retail concepts, with topics such as consumer insights, retail branding, digital commerce, store marketing and international retail management. First-semester modules include retail locations and international retailing, trademark, retail and consumer law, strategic retail management and mergers in retail, digital marketing and a retail lab with practical projects. The programme runs full time in Ingolstadt for three semesters (90 ECTS) and starts in summer or winter. It suits graduates of an economics or commercial bachelor's.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Retail and Consumer Management (MA) at Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Management.

Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). Find here: Comparison table with the recognised tests.

 TOEFL ibt (internet-based) minimal 71 Points

. TOEFL ITP minimal 543 Points

 IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 Cambridge FCE

 Cambridge ESOL Level 1 (= Level B2 CEFR)

 MOTET (Mondiale Online Technical English Test)

 MOTET (General Technical English Module)

 Unicert II

 LCCI (Business Zertifikat) - Level 3 (= B2 + C1) necessary

 First study course in English

  • PTE Academic (Level B2)

 TOEFL ibt (internet-based) minimal 71 Points

. TOEFL ITP minimal 543 Points

 IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 Cambridge FCE

 Cambridge ESOL Level 1 (= Level B2 CEFR)

 MOTET (Mondiale Online Technical English Test)

 MOTET (General Technical English Module)

 Unicert II

 LCCI (Business Zertifikat) - Level 3 (= B2 + C1) necessary

 First study course in English

  • PTE Academic (Level B2)

German language

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Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language (level A1 of the Common European Framework) by the end of the first Semester at the latest.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

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

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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An economicsor commercial-oriented bachelor’s degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The Examination Committee decides on equivalence.

210 credit points required

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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Required, 2 pages

Required

Required

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

1. An economics or commercial-oriented bachelor’s degree from a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent qualification from a university in Germany or abroad. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The Examination Committee decides on equivalence.

2. Applicants must pass a selection procedure for the master's degree course in Retail and Consumer Management.

3.Management.

Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). Find here: Comparison table with the recognised tests.

NOTE on 180 ECTS:

Can I apply even if I have obtained less than 210 ECTS (normally 180 ECTS) in my previous bachelor’s degree?

It is possible to apply for the RCM master’s degree with less than 210 ECTS; however, proof of compensation of the missing 30 ECTS has to be provided no later than the end of the application period by means of:

proof of practical experience outside the degree course which corresponds to the practical semester of a bachelor’s degree in economics a retail-related subject in terms of content and scope,

or

proof of practical or theoretical study and examinations taken at a German or foreign university in addition to the student’s first degree which corresponds in content and scope to the demands of a bachelor's degree in economics or commercial sciences.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Retail and Consumer Management (MA)

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

This programme applies directly or 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 Retail and Consumer Management (MA) at Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI)

Application procedure

Selection process

A few days after an applicant accepts an offer of admission (in the portal of Hochschulstart), he or she will receive the letter, or notification of admission in the application portal of the THI. The notification of admission will contain information on how the enrolment procedure is processed.

Letters of refusal and rejection will be published from Hochschulstart until end of August (for winter terms) or February (for summer terms)

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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

Esplanade 10

85049 Ingolstadt

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

72 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,048 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

None.As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) .

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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