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MSc Betriebswirtschaftslehre / Business Economics at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany

Programme overview

The objective of the study program is to enable students to recognize problems independently, to solve these problems self-sufficiently with an economic foundation and to deduce action alternatives based on these solutions. The students learn to think systematically and develop advanced analytical skills, both of which will qualify the students for management as well as consulting positions. The students learn to understand complex coherences and to view and evaluate problems from multiple perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

The qualifications of the study program Betriebswirtschaftslehre / Business Economics enable alumni to - sector-independently - work in management positions, in policy units in private and public corporations, in business consultancies, in banks and insurances, as well as in public utilities and transportation companies.

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Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor’s, diploma, or comparable degree with at least 140 ECTS (at the time of applying), and an average grade of 2,9 or better, determined from the examination results. A study program is relevant if at least 60 ECTS (EU degrees) or 12 modules (non-EU) in business management and economics courses and at least 15 ECTS (EU degrees) or 4 modules (non-EU) in the field of quantitative methods have been acquired. A proof of relevance is required for admission. [This template of proof formula is a compulsory requirement for the consideration in the admission procedure for the master study program Betriebswirtschaftslehre /Business Economics] (Note: Students, who finished their bachelor degree at the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Magdeburg do not need the proof of relevance.) Proof of language skills: - Proof of English skills at B2-level or - Proof of German skills at B2-level - The required language skills proof with one of the following options. Applicants, who apply for a higher semester find the additional necessary applications here . No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Please note the rules in the relevant study regulations in Article 4 Para. 1;. Application deadlines: Aplicants with German Bachelor degree (Winter semester) (apply directly to OVGU): 15 September; Aplicants with German Bachelor degree (Summer semester) (apply directly to OVGU): 15 March; Applicants with international Bachelor degree (Winter semester) (via uni-assist): 15 July; Applicants with international Bachelor degree (Summer semester) (via uni-assist): 15 January.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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