| Degree awarded | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Duration and credits | 4 semesters; 120 ECTS credits |
| Starts in | April (summer semester)
and October (winter semester) |
| Languages of instruction | German; includes individual
modules taught in English |
Do you have a first degree in economics, business administration or a related subject and wish to consolidate and expand your knowledge? The research-oriented M.Sc. Business Administration gives you a solid grounding in theory, skills and methods, enabling you to deal independently with a wide range of problems, particularly those related to business administration, using scientific principles. As you progress through the programme, you are given a choice of three specialisations, which you can choose to suit your interests. This degree opens up access to doctoral study.
- Students get to choose their own specialisation
- Top places in the categories "Teacher Support" and "Transition to Master’s Studies" (CHE rankings)
- You can choose from many double master's options
This master's degree opens doors to management positions in domestic and international companies in a wide range of industries, as well as in German and international public-sector institutions. They may work, for example, in companies in the financial and consulting sector, in auditing companies or tax consulting firms. Depending on the chosen study focus, a variety of different job descriptions are possible. This degree also qualifies graduates for doctoral study.
Three specialisations are offered in addition to the core Methods and Principles module groups:
- Accounting, Finance, and Taxation (AFT)
The Accounting, Finance and Taxation specialisation comprises the theory and empirical study of finance, the mathematical representation of enterprise resources and the taxation of companies and households. - International Management and Marketing (IMM)
Studying the International Management and Marketing specialisation, you will focus on the theories and empirical study of international, market-oriented organisational management and marketing. - Information Systems (WIIS)
The Information Systems specialisation deals in depth with the business-oriented design and optimisation of intra- and inter-company flows of goods and information on the basis of modern information systems and information technologies.
The respective specialisation modules are split into introductory and advanced courses: the introductory courses take some of the content dealt with in a general fashion in the bachelor's programme and give it a more detailed treatment, while the advanced courses are concerned with more specific problems and current research in the respective subject areas. Overall, the programme has been designed to maximise flexibility and choice of course modules, in return requiring a high level of adaptability and independent work from students.
Further information on the specialisation modules
Module catalogues
Applicants should have a good first degree, with a final grade of 2.7 or better according to the German grading scale (or an equivalent foreign equivalent grade) in business administration, economics or a related discipline. If you do not yet have your university degree certificate, please submit a current transcript of records.
The business or economics content of your degree must amount to at least 60 ECTS credits, including at least 10 ECTS credits in economic/business research methods (e.g. data collection, data processing, mathematics, software development or statistics).
German language requirements
You will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme. If German was the language of instruction for your secondary school education or prior tertiary education, your academic certificates suffice as proof of your language skills. Otherwise, you will have to provide a recognised German language certificate along with your application for a place of study.
English language requirements
You should provide one of the following English language certificates (at level B2 CEFR) if English is not your first language or the language of instruction for your first degree or secondary school-leaving qualification:
- English UNIcert® II
- TOEFL with a score of 100 (Internet-based), 220 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based)
- IELTS with a minimum score of 6
Alternative evidence that is accepted:
- School leaving certificate which explicitly mentions the achievement of level B2 CEFR
- Transcript of records from a higher education institution which confirms the achievement of level B2 CEFR
- Having attained the Intermediate 2 stage of the Business and Economics subject-specific language programme (FFA) at the University of Passau
Application periods and deadlines
Application period for the winter semester:
- 15 April - 15 July (direct applications)
- 1 April - 30 June (applications via uni-assist e.V.)
Please use the interactive application guide to find out which application method you should use.
Application period for the summer semester:
- 1 November - 15 January (for all applicants)
Master Business Administration: double degree options
Leonie Schaeff
Student Business Administration
Thanks to the many internship projects, we can gain contacts to potential employers during our studies.
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What is special about the programme?
Thanks to the many internship projects, we can gain contacts to potential employers during our studies.
Would you choose the programme again?
I would choose this master's programme again because I can focus on marketing management. This will benefit me greatly for my future job.
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Thomas Schwaiger
Student Business Administration
I appreciate the good staff-student ratio in the seminars.
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What is special about the programme?
I appreciate the good staff-student ratio in the seminars. It is also possible to integrate the thesis into current research areas.
Why did you choose the programme?
The programme puts the limelight on current topics and offers me a very good education for my professional life after university.
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