MA Culture and Economy: Philosophy at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

Students enrolled in the master's program in Culture and Economy can build on the expertise they have acquired in the bachelor's program and enhance their knowledge of Cultural Studies and Business Administration or Economics.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Usually, two thirds of the master's program consist of the major in Philosophy and one third of the combination major in Business Administration or Economics: Courses in the major, Philosophy, focus on topics combining philosophy, society, business and economics. In addition, the elective module provides students with the opportunity to choose their own interdisciplinary specializations, e.g. in Literary Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Economics or Psychology.

Career pathways

Graduates of the master’s program in Culture and Economy know and understand economic concepts and processes. That is why they are particularly in demand in roles that require both cultural awareness and expertise in business administration and economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 135 ECTS credits. Completion of a bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy: Philosophy or a program recognized as equivalent in Humanities and/or Business Administration or Economics, completed with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie) corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or with a standard period of study of at least three years Depending on the combination major, the program must have courses in Business Administration or Economics corresponding to at least 36 ECTS credits and courses in Philosophy corresponding to at least a basic and an advanced module or equivalent courses in the core subject Philosophy If the subject-specific knowledge in Philosophy is missing, you can still apply, since you can acquire this knowledge later on Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The selection criteria are irrelevant since this program of study is currently not selective.

Intake: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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