Business administration

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At a glance

Faculty

Academic degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Form of study

Consecutive full-time Master’s degree

Standard period of study

3 semesters (incl. Master’s thesis), 90 ECTS

Language of instruction

predominantly German

Start of studies

Winter semester: October 1;

Summer semester: March 15

Admission requirements

Completed university degree with at least 180 ECTS in the field of economics or a related degree program. No
specific grade point average required for admission.
For detailed information, see the study and examination regulations.

Semester abroad

Studying with a practice partner

Accreditation

Registration

from 15.11. – 14.03. (for summer semester)

from 02.05. – 30.09. (for winter semester)

Profile of the degree program

The Master’s degree program in Business Administration offers you a broad and flexible education. You can put together your modules individually and thus set your own focus. This means that you can take on a high degree of personal responsibility and independence.  The degree program prepares you specifically for management responsibility and deals comprehensively with questions of socially responsible action. By choosing special subject combinations, you can deepen your knowledge in certain areas and prepare yourself optimally for your professional goals.

What we value

Combining theory and practice

The Master’s degree in Business Administration at Coburg University of Applied Sciences combines theory and practice. Project work is an integral part of the course. Here you will work on current issues that are currently affecting companies and economic research. The professors will prepare you for the requirements – both in terms of the subject matter and the methods to be used. Your task is to apply this knowledge independently, develop practical solutions from it and present them in a discussion. The projects often take place in cooperation with companies or institutions.

Choose a specialization according to your interests

In the Master’s degree program in Business Administration, you can choose a thematic focus for your studies. This choice is voluntary. The following specializations are available:
  • Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Taxation
  • IT management
  • Insurance management
  • Sales management

In order to successfully complete the specializations, you will take the corresponding modules, which make up around 50 percent of the entire course.

Study internationally

Coburg University of applied sciences and arts maintains relationships with numerous foreign partner universities. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester or do an internship abroad.

It is also possible to obtain a double degree in the Master of Business Administration. This means that students obtain a Master’s degree from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and a Master’s degree from our partner university, the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Australia.

Further information can be found at: Study abroad

Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)

Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.

Course content and schedule

In the Master’s degree program in Business Administration, you choose which modules you take during the course of your studies. This means that there is no predefined course of study, but you put it together individually. You can choose from a total of five module groups. Each module group has a minimum number of modules and ECTS points that must be completed during your studies.

Module group 1: Scientific methods and propaedeutics

min. 4 modules, 12 ECTS

  • Scientific theories and research approaches
  • Decision theories
  • Methods of economic research
  • International economic case studies
  • Methods of empirical social research
  • Business mathematics
  • Project management
  • Leadership training
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Political science
  • Law
  • Ethics
  • Innovation

Module group 2: Economics subjects

min. 2 modules, 12 ECTS

  • Economic theories
  • Economic policy
  • Theories of the company
  • Current aspects of economics

Module group 3: Business administration subjects

min. 6 modules, 36 ECTS

  • Corporate management
  • Marketing management
  • Sales management
  • Personnel and organizational management
  • IT management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Management of value chains
  • Simulation of business management systems
  • Management methods
  • Bank management
  • Risk management
  • Insurance management
  • Analysis of annual financial statements
  • Controlling and cost management
  • Industrial management
  • Financial management
  • Current aspects of business administration

Module group 4: Projects

min. 2 projects, 12 ECTS

The offer is constantly updated.
Projects have already been offered on the following topics, among others:

  • Assessment Center
  • Eye tracking
  • Dynamic pricing
  • International industry analyses
  • Personnel and management
  • Controlling

Module group 5: Master's thesis

In the Master’s thesis, students work on a complex question from the field of economics. Students can only register for the Master’s thesis once they have acquired at least 50 ECTS from module groups 1-4.

Job & Career

The close links between Coburg University of Applied Sciences and practice enable early contact with renowned companies – from SMEs to international corporations. In particular, projects and Master’s theses, but also guest lectures, excursions, company presentations and voluntary internship semesters lead to diverse, productive contacts with potential future employers.

Curriculum and examination regulations

We will inform you!

Would you like to know more about the admission requirements, content and organization of the course? The next information events will take place on

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

All events take place online via Zoom:

  • Zoom link
  • Meeting ID: 638 9647 9815
  • Password: 586646

Do your doctorate now!

Graduates with an outstanding Master’s degree can continue to work academically after completing their Master’s degree.
They may also have the opportunity to write their doctoral thesis at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and complete a doctorate in cooperation with a university.

FAQs

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You can find the answers to these and similar questions in our FAQs.
If you have any further questions, please contact us directly.

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