Master of Science in Business Administration
University of Passau
Program Overview
Study Business Administration and build your own individual profile Gain a prestigious Master of Science in Business Administration degree at our award-winning School of Business, Economics and Information Systems. This degree programme can be studied entirely in English and, thanks to the major and minor structure , offers you a maximum of flexibility to shape your studies in line with your personal interests . In this research-orientated business Master’s degree programme, you will learn to develop innovative solutions for complex problems in the business world together with students with different backgrounds and perspectives . This is what we offer you: A fully English-taught degree programme without tuition fees Individual specialisation : combine six majors, 12 minors and a free choice of modules Numerous international double degree options Individual support all the way to graduation – on Germany's most beautiful campus Comprehensive start-up support for your business idea Study at a renowned business school with superb ranking results Career prospects Graduates with a Master's degree in business administration are in high demand on the labour market and often find themselves in influential positions with attractive starting salaries. After successfully completing the programme, you can start a career in management and in executive leadership positions or go on to study for a doctorate and lay the foundations for a career in academia . Potential future employers are national and multinational companies or organisations engaged in a wide range of industries or the public sector. Depending on your profile, this could include the financial services sector, management consultancies, auditing companies or tax consulting firms.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €100,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
This degree programme can be completed entirely in English. However, to be able to get by in Germany, students are nonetheless required to have German language skills at level A1 CEFR (beginners' level). If you do not meet this requirement at the time of your application, you will be offered a free beginners' German course during your first year of study. By the end of that year, you have to be able to present a German language certificate at level A1 CEFR. English language requirements You should submit a recognised English language certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), unless English is your native language or the language of instruction for your prior university or secondary education. If this is the case, please upload a confirmation from your prior university or school that English was the teaching language together with your application. The following is also accepted as proof: School leaving certificate which explicitly mentions the attainment of level B2 CEFR in English Transcript from a higher education institution which confirms the attainment of level B2 CEFR in English Having attained the Intermediate 2 stage of the Business and Economics subject-specific language programme (FFA) in English at the University of Passau
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Applicants should have good results from a first degree, with a final grade of 2.7 or better (according to the German marking system or the relevant foreign equivalent grade). The degree should be in business administration, economics or a related discipline, obtained from a programme of study with a minimum standard full-time study duration of three years. A degree is considered "related" if the minimum business or economics content amounts to 60 ECTS credits, including least 10 ECTS credits in economic/business research methods (e.g. data collection, data processing, mathematics, software development or statistics). Applicants who have not obtained their university degree in a signatory state to the Lisbon Convention must additionally prove their suitability for the MSc Business Administration degree programme by passing the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of at least 550 points.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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