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Business in a Digital World (MBA)

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau Zwickau

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • Bilingual
    Language
  • 30 Nov
    Next deadline

Applications close on 30 Nov.

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About the programme

Business in a Digital World at West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) taught in English as further education, full time over three semesters or part time over six, worth 90 ECTS, with starts in the summer or the winter semester. Students take online courses. The programme combines traditional business administration with the strategies and challenges of digital transformation, and aims to prepare you for leadership roles in the global and digital economy as well as the local economy. Through theoretical and practical learning you get ready for international and local business opportunities and learn about sustainable responsibility for the development of the global economy. You also gain tools to represent a global organisation and to create and expand business in global markets. It suits graduates who want to lead in a digital, international business setting.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Web & Digital Technology(Computer Science & IT)
Marketing & Sales(Business & Economics)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Business in a Digital World (MBA) at West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Required

German language

German for application
C1

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.

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first professionally qualifying university degree from a scientific degree (completed university degree

210

qualified practical work experience as a rule

not less than a year

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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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

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Bachelor’s degree (from a university, college of education, university of applied sciences, or accredited degree course of a university of cooperative education equivalent to a university degree) with Minimum 210 ECTS/eligible diploma

Minimum one-year practical work experience

Language requirements: minimum B2 in English, preferably C1; minimum B2 in German, preferably C1. Students who are not native speakers will be requested to participate in an aptitude test, alongside providing proof of language levels.

if necessary, successful participation in an admission interview

entry requirements

y first professionally qualifying university degree from a scientific degree (completed university degree

a university, teacher training college, technical college

or an accredited degree program equivalent to a university

a vocational academy) (Bachelor with at least 210 ECTS/diploma)

y qualified practical work experience as a rule

not less than a year

y Language skills in spoken and written English

Level B2 European Framework of Reference for Business English

Level “LCCI Level III/IV Examination” (London Camber of

Commerce and Industry) and/or BEC Higher (Business

English Certificate Higher/Cambridge ESOL)

y Language skills in German at level B2 European

Frame of reference

y In cases of doubt, the examination board decides on the

Basis of the submitted document

Until 31.8. the year in which you wish to start your studies

Applications are also open after the application deadline

Degree programs with free capacity are possible.

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What to prepare for your application to Business in a Digital World (MBA)

Programme-specific documents

Required documents for an application:

CV

school leaving certificate in the original language

officially certified translation of the school leaving certificate (in German or English)

university certificates and transcript of records, if any

officially certified translations of university certificates and transcript of records (in German or English)

proof of sufficient German language skills (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)

proof of sufficient language ability of other foreign languages, if required (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)

letter of intent (only for Masters applications)

For some countries (PR China, Vietnam etc.):

proof of having passed the university entrance exam (in original language)

officially certified translation of proof of having passed the university entrance exam (in German or English)

For Applicants from India, PR China, Mongolia and Vietnam:

Original certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre/Akademische Prüfstelle

Please note: APS confirmation of course participation is not sufficient.

Note: All documents that are not in either German or English need to be submitted with an officially certified translation (German or English)

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

WESTSÄCHSISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZWICKAU

Kornmarkt 1, 08056 Zwickau

www.fh-zwickau.de

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

290.58 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,486 – 24,486 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees: 1800 EUR + semester fees

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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