Advanced Management (MSc)
A degree programme also for non-economists
The degree programme provides students with the opportunity to deepen and supplement the knowledge they acquired during their undergraduate studies of economics. This programme is unique in that students from various disciplines, such as humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, engineering and natural sciences, come together to address shared management tasks. This approach enables students to develop the management skills that are so high in demand.
Admission and application
Admission requirements
- Completed university studies with at least 180 ECTS
- Grade 2,5 or better
- For international applicants: German language skills on level C1
(The language certificate must be submitted by the end of the first semester.) - The programme is approval-free
Application period
Winter semester: 02.05. – 31.08.
- for the winter semester it is possible to start in the 1st semester.
- if at least 2 modules from the 1st semester are creditable due to your previous studies, it is possible to bring forward the 3rd semester.
Summer semester: 15.11. – 15.02.
for the summer semester it is only possible to enter the 2nd semester.
For non-EU applicants:
Winter semester: 02.05. – 15.07.
Summer semester: 15.11. – 15.01.
Questions about admission and application
How do I apply for the programme?
To apply for this master program you have to register at the online portal on our website. Unfortunately it is not possible to check the content without an application. Detailed application deadlines can be found on this page in the "Admission and application" section.
The following documents must be submitted by the application deadline at the latest:
- Curriculum vitae
- A copy of your high school certificate with translation
- A copy of your Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS and a final grade of 2.5 or better. It is necessary that you complete your Bachelor's degree before the application deadline.
- Proof of English language skills at level B2
- For international applicants, we require additional proof of German language skills at level C1. (The language certificate must be submitted by the end of the first semester.)
- All applicants who have not obtained their Bachelor's degree in Germany must upload their certificates via the uni-assist online portal for further checks. Detailed information about the necessary documents you find at the website www.uni-assist.de.
Special features for applications starting in higher semesters
- Single copy of your Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS in a field of economics and a final grade of 2.5 or better. It is necessary that you complete your Bachelor's degree before the application deadline. If this cannot be submitted, you can also submit a certificate from your university in advance stating the expected final average grade (4.0 certificate). This certificate must show that you have successfully completed all examinations, that you have submitted your Bachelor's thesis and that it has been evaluated with at least 4.0.
- Application for recognition including the relevant module description
- Note: Admission is only possible if at least 2 of the 4 modules of the first curriculum semester can be credited.
How can I improve my bachelor grade? (Admission test: GTEBS)
It is optionally possible to take a voluntary entrance test (GTEBS) to improve the bachelor's degree grade.
In principle, the test can be taken as long as you wish before you start your studies or complete your bachelor's degree. It is valid for all future applications. At HNU, you will achieve the following with the test: If you belong to the best 60%, your Bachelor final grade will be improved by 0.3, if you belong to the best 50% by 0.5 and if you belong to the best 40% even by 0.7.
For more information about the test, visit the Institute's site:
Institute for Test and Talent Research (opens in a new window)
The registration for the test "GTEBS" is possible on the following page of the institute:
Registration for GTEBS (opens in a new window)
About the programme
Structure of the degree programme
1st semester
- Business Studies 1
- Business Studies 2
- Economics
- Business Analytics
2nd semester
- Business Studies 3
- Accounting and Taxation
- Finance and Controlling
- International Strategic Management
3rd semester
- Specialisation
- International Brand and Sales Management
- Strategy, Sustainability and Business Transformation
4th semester
- Specialisation
- Master’s Thesis
Special features
Specialisations and profiles
Degree specialisation allows you to choose one out of two available specialisations in order to customise your degree with a profile that suits your aspired career choice.
Specialisations:
International Brand and Sales Management
- Strategic brand management
- Strategic growth and sales management
- Strategic market research
- Conceptual seminar
Strategy, Sustainability and Business Transformation
- State of the Planet and Business Sustainability
- Advanced Strategy and Transformation
- Corporate Sustainability Performance
- Sustainable Business Design and Innovation
Career perspectives
The master’s degree programme in Advanced Management qualifies you for taking on management and leadership tasks, corporate responsibility or independent scientific research, e.g. in the context of a doctoral programme.
Language of instruction
Teaching languages in this program are German and English.
Contributions and fees
There are no tuition fees. A semester fee (administrative fees and solidarity fee) is charged per semester. Information on this can be found on the page "HNU - Fees and Re-registration (opens in a new window)".
Contact
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All study documents
Curriculums
- Studienplan (ab Studienbeginn Wintersemester 2023/24)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from the beginning of the WS 2019/20 until today) (DE)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from the WS 2013/14 to the WS 2018/19) (DE)
(opens in a new window) - Curriculum (from WS 2008/09 to WS 2012/13) (DE)
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Module handbooks
Study and examination regulations
General examination regulations
Degree programme flyer
Also of interest:
Voices about the degree programme
In the Master programme you first get in contact with the basics of business administration (1st and 2nd semester). So the programme Master of Advanced Management is suitable for newcomers in business administration as well as people with a business administration related bachelor´s degree. This fundamental knowledge is the basis for further specialist study in the 3rd and 4th semester.
