MSc in Business Administration University of Hamburg

Four of the specialisations can be completed in English (students require two for the degree):

• Business Analytics
• Finance, Banking, and Insurance
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

Students who also speak German have three further specialisations to choose from:

• Auditing and Taxation
• Health Care Management
• Management and Corporate Governance

The MSc in Business Administration is one of the most highly regarded programmes for business administration in Germany. It is a general rather than a niche programme for a simple yet powerful reason – managers need to understand all aspects of business.

The programme provides students with the theoretical foundations, understanding and modern management skills needed to become business, academic and public sector leaders in a data-driven world. Its focus is on quantitative and empirical research-based education.

The programme offers a great deal of flexibility, allowing students to develop a strong, broad foundation while also following their own interests. Students develop a unique profile through their choice of methodology courses, specialisations, elective courses, and thesis. During their studies, most students further strengthen this profile by working in business or completing internships.

Graduates are in high demand. In business, they find work quickly, earn above average starting salaries, and enjoy positions with a high level of responsibility. Others choose to further their academic career and go on to a doctoral degree.

Applications from 1 June to 15 July each year, for a start in the coming winter semester (from 1 October)

Specialisations

This is a broad Master's programme, with students choosing two out of the four specialisations:

• Business Analytics
• Finance, Banking, and Insurance
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

Three further specialisations require German-language skills to complete: 

• Auditing and Taxation
• Health Care Management
• Management and Corporate Governance

Structure

The programme offers a great deal of flexibility, allowing students to pursue their interests and to develop their own, unique profile. The regular study period is four semesters. To be awarded the degree, students must successfully complete a total of 120 ECTS:

• methods (three modules, 18 ECTS)
• two specialisations (24 ECTS in each)
• elective courses (24 ECTS)
• a thesis (30 ECTS)

Students complete the methods, specialisations, and elective courses in the first three semesters, and the thesis in their final semester.

Double-degree programme with University of Kyoto

Once enrolled in the programme, students can apply for the double-degree with the University of Kyoto. On successfully completing the six-semester double degree, students receive an MSc in Business Administration from Universität Hamburg and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kyoto University. 

International content, themes and perspectives are common in the courses.

Students choose their own Master's thesis topics (with support from their supervisor). Topics are often international.

Students can complete one or two semesters abroad at partners in Europe and beyond. A job portal for faculty students includes local and international internship and student job options.

Most students do internships and/or work at (international) firms in professional "working student" roles in Hamburg during their Master's.

No tuition fees

There is a semester fee of approx. 340 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a state-recognised university or applied university in:

• business administration
• economics
• business mathematics
• business informatics
• industrial engineering & management
• or a related field

Applicants who completed an interdisciplinary Bachelor's programme must have completed at least 90 ECTS in business administration subjects.

2. Applicants must have completed at least 24 ECTS in mathematics, statistics, and micro-economics.

3. Applicants must prove proficiency in English (or German).

Students must prove proficiency in English. 
Further information is available on the programme website.

Students wishing to complete German-language modules or specialisations must provide sufficient evidence of proficiency in German.

Applications from 1 June to 15 July each year, for a start in the coming winter semester (from 1 October)

International full-time students may apply for merit scholarships or exam grants granted by Universität Hamburg. For more information, please use the provided link. We also recommend contacting our colleagues in the Department of International Affairs for further guidance. See: http://www.uni-hamburg.de/internationales/studieren-an-der-uhh/finanzierung-des-studiums_e.html

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs for more information.

There are several job opportunities in diverse areas of Universität Hamburg. Many of these jobs are offered exclusively to students enrolled at the university. For job ads of this kind, check out departmental bulletin boards, departmental websites, www.stellenwerk.de (wanted ads for Hamburg’s universities), or ask directly in your department.

• tutors
• student assistants (in the academic area) and student employees (in the administrative area)
• library assistants
• test subjects for studies conducted in the fields of psychology or in the social sciences

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.

The faculty offers a mentoring programme for Master's students. Mentors typically come from the world of practice.

The faculty offers career information on its website, and its own Job Board with jobs and internships in Hamburg and around Europe. Specialisations hold events with companies interested in recruiting students and graduates. 

The university offers a careers advisory service and a job board.

The faculty and university provide an extensive range of services for all students. 

The faculty's Academic Office helps students with all course-related administration.

The faculty's International Office offers exchanges with partner universities, as does the university's International Office. Students can also organise their own semester(s) abroad (directly or through an agency).

The university provides numerous services for all students, including language courses, study and writing support, counselling, a career advisory service, and an office to support students with disabilities, amongst others.