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MSc Business Administration at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

The MSc in Business Administration gives students the necessary skills, methods, and abilities so as to prepare them to analyse scholarly findings and make responsible decisions in a professional setting. In particular, this programme teaches skills and competences that allow students to perform tasks within their area of specialization both in theoretical, research-oriented lines of work and in private companies.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The areas of specialisation from which students may choose are interdisciplinary in nature and reflect current issues in research and the field: Finance, Accounting & Taxation; Corporate Governance: Management and Corporate Control; Decision & Risk; Education. Labour Relations and Employment; Strategy, Management and Marketing; Supply Chain Management.

Career pathways

After graduating from this programme, students will be prepared for challenging positions in middle and upper management. The graduates with the highest GPA are also qualified to pursue a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific bachelor degree (minimum 3 years/180 ECTS Credits) or a recognised equivalent. Above-average grades are required (equal to a 2.5 or higher in the German university grading system). Furthermore, at least the following achievements must be demonstrated (according to the ECTS system): 60 credits in business administration; 12 credits in economics; 5 credits in mathematics; 5 credits in statistics; Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies:; English language proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

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