Double Master's Programme in Business Administration – Master of Science University of Cologne
- Degree
- Master's
- Language of instruction
- English
- International support
- Buddy programme Tutors Specialist counselling
First impressions
- Location
Köln
- Intake
Winter semester
- Duration
4 semesters
- Study structure
Full-time
- Mode of study
Less than 50% online
- Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
- Application deadline
University of Cologne:
15 May for the next winter semesterPlease read all information regarding the application procedure for Master's programmes at the WiSo faculty here.
General information
About the course
Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Köln
In cooperation with
- Louvain School of Management, Belgium
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India
- Aalto University, Finland
Language of instruction
English
Languages
English
Description
The double Master's programme in Business Administration gives you the opportunity to pursue two Master's degrees from two top-ranking universities. All programmes start at the University of Cologne, and you will continue your studies at one of our partner universities.
The variety of double Master's programmes in Business Administration that we have on offer means you can choose the programme that best matches your academic interests and career ambitions. Take a look at the different combinations of specialisations and partner universities:
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Duration
4 semesters
Intake
Winter semester
Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Application deadline
University of Cologne:
15 May for the next winter semester
Please read all information regarding the application procedure for Master's programmes at the WiSo faculty here.
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Further details
Course organisation
The international Master's programme is part of the regular course offerings of both universities. It is based on the mutual recognition of credit points by both universities and includes a joint Master's thesis, which is supervised by professors from both universities.
The range of double Master's programmes in Business Administration offered by the University of Cologne gives students the opportunity to choose the programme which best matches their career ambitions at the Louvain School of Management in Belgium, the Aalto University School of Business in Finland or the Indian Institute of Management of Ahmedabad in India.
At the University of Cologne, students specialise in one of the following majors: corporate development, finance, marketing, or supply chain management. Each programme has its own focus, depending on the partner university's available specialisations.
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
- Training in intercultural skills
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
- Courses are led with foreign partners
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) outside Germany
The second year of the programme will be spent at the partner university.
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Online learning
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany
Yes, compulsory
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
At the University of Cologne, the semester contribution amounts to approx. 320 EUR per semester. The fee includes a public transport ticket for regional transport throughout Germany ("Deutschlandsemesterticket").
Students are exempt from paying tuition fees at the partner universities. However, the partner university might charge an administrative fee for handling admissions or to cover additional administrative costs (up to 100 EUR).
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
- Overall Bachelor's degree grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system)
- at least 60 ECTS in the field of Business Administration
- at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics
- at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted)
- GMAT test result with a minimum score of 550 or 650 points, depending on the programme
Please find more information and the full list of requirements here.
Language requirements
Proof of proficiency in English at level C1 according to CEFR
(Please check this link for more information.)
Application deadline
University of Cologne:
15 May for the next winter semester
Please read all information regarding the application procedure for Master's programmes at the WiSo faculty here.
Submit application
A link to the online application portal will appear on the double Master's programme website (https://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/studium/master/double-masters-programmes/?mtm_campaign=PortalDAAD-D-Business-Admin-application) during the application period.
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
Additional support
Accommodation
Accommodation is available through the student union ("Kölner Studierendenwerk") or on the private housing market. Rent for a single room in a student hall of residence is approx. 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Rent for a single room on the private housing market is approx. 400 EUR to 600 EUR.
Career advisory services
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
- Buddy programme
- Tutors
- Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates
Contact
University of Cologne
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences
50931 Köln