Master’s in Business Management
Welcome to the Master’s program in Business Management!
This degree program is designed for students who have developed an interest in Human Resource Management, Marketing and / or Operations Management during their first degree.
The Master's degree in Business Management qualifies graduates for entry-level management or specialist careers in medium-sized or large companies as well as for starting and running their own business.
This degree program...
...builds on the academic foundations already laid and the methodological skills already acquired, developing these further in a systematic manner and with a focus on their practical application. The focus is on providing a sound basis for market-orientated thinking and working, conceptual problem solving and for managing the internal resources and structures of a company. In addition, acquiring key competences is at the forefront of our Master's concept. This involves developing skills that prepare students for managerial positions and self-employment. This is achieved through the practical, current and academically sound training provided in the degree program in small seminar and study groups as well as through independent project and case study work.
Our Master's in Business Management
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- practice-oriented
- 4-semester
- advanced degree program in general management
- offering a close-knit environment in which to study (35 - 40 students per year)
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- a wide-ranging degree program in general management
- a wide variety of compulsory elective and elective modules
- the option of customizing your studies by choosing a specialization
- real-world relevance and access to professional networks thanks to project work in cooperation with companies and field trips both in the region and nationwide
- autonomous work in small seminar and study groups on independent projects and case studies
- the opportunity to spend a semester abroad due to partnerships with foreign universities
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- Human Resources Management
- Operations Management
- Marketing Management
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- acquisition of practical professional skills for entry into management careers in the private or public sector
- further development of key competences
- practical, methodical and research-based academic training
- high level of employability on the job market
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- professional competence in business management
- the ability to think and act in a market-oriented manner
- specialist skills and methodological and social competences
- leadership skills
- problem-solving skills
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- advanced professional qualification
- academic degree upon passing the final examinations: Master of Arts (abbreviated to M.A.)
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- diverse jobs in almost all areas of business administration, especially in marketing, sales/sales and market research as well as in human resources and organizational/procurement/logistics management
- leadership roles in the middle and upper management of industrial, commercial or service companies or in the public sector
Key facts
- Title Master Business Management
- Qualification/degree Master (Master of Arts)
- Duration 4 semesters
- Mode of study full-time
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Flexibility
Part-time studies possible
Open to affiliate students
Open for occasional students
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Beginning
Winter semester
- Costs -
- Admission Restricted admissions (NC)
- Period for application 15.05. - 31.08.
- General Requirements Yes Show
- Special Requirements No
- Program Director Prof.in Dr. Reill-Ruppe
Modules & Specializations
Program Structure
In order to ensure that students are able to focus on their individual interests as much as possible, the Master's program is structured as follows:
• compulsory elective modules in Business Management (45 credits)
• compulsory modules in Private Business Law, Business Process Modelling, Empirical Research, Corporate Practice Project, Financial and Management Accounting, Taxation, Financial Management, Economics and Communication (40 credits)
• free choice of elective module (5 credits)
• Master’s thesis & colloquium (30 credits)
In addition to a broadly diversified general management degree program, students can choose to have one of the following specializations on their final grade report:
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management
Information for 1st semester students
Welcome! - Information for the beginning of Winter Semester 2023/24
To mark the beginning of the lecture period, we would like to welcome you to our induction for the Master's program in Business Management on 16 and 17 October 2023. You can find the exact schedule here!
In addition to welcoming you and providing general information about the Master's program, you will be shown around the campus and given a tour of Erfurt, you can take part in a team building workshop where you can get to know each other better, and you will hear a brief introduction to the individual modules.
Classes for first-year students will begin according to the regular timetable from Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
Important information: Please use our online services + your FHE email after you have enrolled.
After you have enrolled and activated your university account, you can use online services such as the timetable, learning platform Moodle or your FHE email account!
Central induction days before the semester begins:
You can find details and dates of our central induction events from 10.10.2023 onwards, such as IT & Online Services or the BIG Semester Opening here.
Applications
The degree program can only be started in the winter semester.
Application period: 15.05. - 15.09.
Program begins: October
All information about applications / applying online can be found on our central university website: APPLICATIONS
Entry requirements
Thuringian Higher Education Act of 10 May 2018, as last amended.
The following are the main qualifications that entitle the holder to study on this program:
- an undergraduate degree from a university or university of cooperative education in an economics related subject,
- a final grade of at least 2.0 or a grade between 2.1 and 2.5 if the final thesis was graded 2.0 or better in the previous degree program.
In addition, proof of English language skills at level B2 (CEFR, Uni-Cert II) must be provided. For more information, click HERE. Proof should be provided by the end of the lecture period of the 3rd semester as a prerequisite for admission to the final exams.
You can find detailed information on enrolment here: Enrolment at FHE
This degree qualifies graduates for a wide range of positions in almost all areas of business administration, but particularly in marketing, sales/sales and market research as well as in human resources, organizational and procurement/logistics management. Typical entry-level roles:
- assistant to the management
- project manager
- team leader responsible for administration / assistants
- controller, consultant, associate
- research assistant
- management trainee
- brand manager
- online marketing manager
- communications and public relations officer
- human resources officer
- expert for talent acquisition
- careers consultant
Potential roles at a later stage:
- managerial positions in companies in the business services sector
- human resources manager
- global HR development manager
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Exams
Information on exam dates and the exam schedule can be found on the examination board website
You will see your exam results in your online grade transcript.
Key facts about the Master’s thesis
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The student must have acquired at least 40 credit points and demonstrated B2 level English skills.
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According to the curricular structure, the Master’s thesis is intended to be written in the fourth semester. Irrespective of this, you can also write your Master's thesis in a later semester if necessary.
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You can find the (recommended) assignment period for Master's theses in the quick links on the right. If you register during this period, it is guaranteed that your colloquium will also take place during the examination period of the 4th semester (SS) or by the end of the semester (30 September) at the latest. However, you can register to write your Master's thesis at any time, provided the above requirements are met and you have consulted your supervisor about the alternative time frame.
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The date on which you start writing your Master’s thesis is determined individually. After you have registered your Master’s thesis with the examination board of the Department of Business Administration, you will receive written confirmation with the deadline for submission. You can therefore decide when to register your Master’s thesis (in consultation with your supervising professor) and thus choose the date your start according to your individual circumstances.
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You are allowed 16 weeks to write your thesis (in the event of illness, this period can be extended).
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You can choose your first supervisor from any of the professors in the Faculty of Business, Logistics and Transport. This person then has to sign the registration form to confirm that they will supervise your thesis.
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You are completely free when it comes to choosing the topic of your Master’s thesis. However, it must be designed in such a way that it is possible to finish writing it within the specified period and it is of a quality appropriate to Master's level. If you are specializing in a particular field and would like to have this indicated on your final grade report, your thesis must be written within this specialization.
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The number of pages is determined individually by your first supervisor and also depends on the subject area of your Master's thesis. 60-80 pages are common in the Department of Business Administration.
Issuance period/forms for the Master’s thesis
Issuance period in Summer Semester 2023:
13.02. - 24.02.2023
Issuance period in Winter Semester 2023/24: not announced
Registration to write the Master Thesis
