Business Administration (MBA)
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Form of study
Continuing education, part-time studies or modular studies
Standard period of study
5 semesters (four semesters plus Master's thesis)
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Summer semester (March 15)
for the winter semester (only as a module course)
Admission requirements
First university degree (we will be happy to advise you if you have 180 ECTS) and one year of professional experience.
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Tuition fees
Total costs 15,680 euros (for modular studies: 1,150 euros per module) plus semester contribution (semester ticket included).
Registration
from May 02 – September 30 (for winter semester)
from November 15 – March 14 (for summer semester)
Registration
Profile of the degree program
The part-time Master's degree course in Business Administration enables working people to complete an academic education with the internationally recognized degree "Master of Business Administration MBA" while working. The program is aimed at people who require knowledge of decision-oriented business administration due to their professional situation or career planning.
We will inform you!
How do I manage my studies when I am working?
Do you want to break new ground, improve your professional skills and develop your career? Then a part-time degree course is the right choice for you. But what study formats are available, what should you look out for when choosing a program and how can you balance work, family and studies?
Come to our information events and find out how to find a suitable study program for your needs. We will also show you how studying with a career at Coburg University of Applied Sciences works and how it is structured to best support working students. You can find out more about admission requirements, credit transfer options, content and organization on:
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Course content and schedule
Module study
Individual modules can also be taken from the degree program. Upon successful completion of the module examination, you automatically acquire the corresponding number of credit points. These are recognized as a partial qualification for later admission to a full degree course. The modular study program thus enables gradual entry into a degree program or its gradual continuation by earning credit points.
Study organization
The course is timetabled and organized to suit the needs of working students. The courses take place in one block week and on approximately five Saturdays per semester.
Course content
The degree program imparts sound business management knowledge to people who are increasingly entrusted with business management tasks. This includes in particular
- Models of the company and the economy as a whole
- Business management methods subjects such as strategic and operational planning, investment and decision-making, organization and controlling
- Transfer-oriented methods such as projects, computer-based business games, best practice examples
- General education subjects such as economic history and economic theory
- Guest lectures by experts from the business world
If necessary, bridging courses can be offered for participants who have not studied business administration but have business administration-related professional tasks.
Costs and financing
According to the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG), Coburg University of Applied Sciences is obliged to charge a fee to cover the costs of part-time degree programs. The total cost of the course is 15,680 euros.
The fees include the costs for course materials and electronic platforms. In addition, the current student union fee (including semester ticket) is charged per semester.
Expenses for continuing education are tax-deductible. As a cooperative program between a university and a company, tuition fees can be partially or fully covered by the company. Our Career Service provides information on other options for financing your studies and scholarships.
Job & Career
The course is a cooperative development between companies in the region and Coburg University of Applied Sciences. Particularly qualified employees are given the opportunity to study while working. The companies want to meet the increasing demand for specialists and managers. However, this path of further education is also open to prospective students who want to study independently of their companies.
Curriculum and examination regulations
The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. Questions about the content of the degree course will be answered by the course director Prof. Dr. Michael Hartmann.
Application and admission
The following can apply
- Prospective students with a first university degree and
- at least one year of relevant professional experience.
A counseling interview is also offered, but this is not a prerequisite for admission. For general information on the application procedure and admission, please contact Ms. Kerstin Buhl on: 09561-317-597 or by email at: kerstin.buhl@hs-coburg.de
You can go directly to the online application here.
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