Studies

What awaits you in the Master’s program in Management

What does the Master's programme in Management cover? What are the focal points and how can I specialise? What is the connection between research and application? What prerequisites should I bring with me in order to be admitted to the programme? And when can I actually do my semester abroad? Here you will get an insight into what you can expect in the Master's programme - and why the University of Hohenheim is exactly the right choice.

Program content | Requirements | Practical elements during your studies | Why the University of Hohenheim? | Lecturers

Program content

Being an allrounder and specialist at the same time

In addition to a general basic education, the content of the Master's programme in Management is based on the seven overarching focus areas: Accounting, Controlling & Taxation | Digital Business Management | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Sustainability | Finance | Health Care & Public Management | Marketing | Organizational Behaviour.

The three compulsory modules Applied Quantitative Methods, Modeling & Decision Making, and Multivariate Data Analysis make up the basic training in business administration.

To deepen your knowledge further, you can choose any of the seven specializations listed above. You can also enhance your profile within your chosen focus area and specialize according to your interests and strengths.

The specialization area includes the following (for details please refer to the curriculum):

7 modules are to be selected from the chosen specialization
2 modules are to be chosen from the entire range of modules

The free elective area then adds modules to complement the program. This area allows you to further individualize your profile. Here you can choose modules you have not yet taken from the Master’s program in Management (with the exception of the seminars), from the Master’s program in International Business and Economics (with the exception of compulsory and seminar modules), or suitable modules from the other faculties. If you would like to study abroad, you can plan a semester abroad at this point and have the coursework and examinations you complete there recognized and integrated into your studies. Another option is to write your Master's thesis abroad in the 4th semester.

Whether in Hohenheim or abroad: You complete your studies with a 4-month Master’s thesis. In your thesis, you will apply the skills you have acquired during your studies to your own research work in the field of management.

You want to know more?

Detailed information about the course and structure of the degree program can be downloaded here (in German):

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Requirements

What you should bring with you

The Master's programme in Management is an interdisciplinary programme that covers classic business subjects as well as current specialisations such as digital transformation or sustainability management. Have you already completed a corresponding Bachelor's degree and perhaps even gained some work experience? If you want to deepen your business and management knowledge in a scientifically sound manner and learn in a research- as well as practice-oriented way, this is the right place for you.

The formal requirements for the standard admission category M1:

Evidence of a university degree in economics with a minimum of three years of regular study time or an equivalent degree (decision lies with the admissions committee)
Notice: Degree certificates can be submitted until December 15th of the admission year.
Recommendation: Study aptitude test (further information under "How to apply")

Requirements for admission category M3:

Designed for applicants with economic knowledge who can also demonstrate a study focus in health sciences.
Evidence of a university degree with a minimum of three years of regular study time.
Degree certificates can be submitted until December 15th of the admission year.
Minimum score of 30 credit points in health sciences.
Recommendation: Study aptitude test (further information under "How to apply")

Further requirements for both admission categories:

Evidence of German language skills, if the university entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking school.

Attention: English language skills are considered fulfilled with the Abitur certificate or the advanced technical college certificate, if the subject of English was taken in the last two years of high school. A special language test (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS) is not required.

In addition to the formal criteria, you should also bring the following interests and knowledge:

Pre-knowledge in mathematics and statistics
Competencies in independent scientific work
Practical experience from internships, working as a student, or other professional activities

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Practical elements during your studies

Theoretical understanding and practical application

Studying means continuous learning, the constant improvement of one's theoretical and methodological knowledge. This personal development does not end in the lecture hall, it only begins there. You can engage in many additional activities beyond your lecture schedule to optimize your skills for the future. An essential element here is the connection between theory and practice. Because studying not only means learning, but also applying what you have learned in practice.

Expand competences

In addition to the existing lecture offerings, we offer you a variety of additional further education opportunities. Acquiring additional personal, social and methodological competencies also looks good on your resume. On the further education platform F.I.T., you will find various offers to further develop your skills in project management, communication and presentation techniques, IT and media knowledge, personal development, as well as learning and work techniques. This way, you can easily and cost-effectively continue your education in parallel with your studies.

Learning from practice

In your studies, you can expect numerous practice lectures from renowned auditors, company founders, and brand managers. Each specialization area also enables you to have direct contact with local companies. Seminars also offer excursions to well-known economic enterprises around the Stuttgart region, in addition to practice lectures.

Strengthening language skills

Prior to a semester abroad, it is worth becoming familiar with the respective national language. For this purpose, numerous language courses from the Language Center of the University of Hohenheim are available to you. In addition to languages such as Spanish, French or Chinese, you also have the opportunity to polish your business English. Such additional language skills are a highly desirable ability for international companies.

Research during your studies

If you are interested in a future career in science, it is worth laying the first foundation for this already in your studies. In addition to working as a research assistant, each department also offers the opportunity for research-related master's theses. This means that you have the opportunity to actively.

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Why study at the University of Hohenheim?

What makes our degree program unique?

There are many universities that offer a Management Master's degree, so why study here in Hohenheim? What makes our Master’s in Information Systems unique? We have compiled the most important advantages for you at a glance.

Research and teaching in the Master's program are characterized by internationality, innovation, interdisciplinarity, and sustainability.
The location is economically strong and very suitable for internships and subsequent employment.
Through the well-established practice network in the focal points, we offer you direct contacts in the business world.
With the diverse specialization opportunities, all fields of work in the field of business administration are open to you.
At the same time, due to the high academic standards of the program, you also have the opportunity to pursue an academic career.

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Lecturers

Your lecturers in the Master’s Management degree program

In the Master's program in Management, the focus is on linking research and practice. Our lecturers are therefore not only active in research, they are also familiar with the applied side and teach theory directly on practical use cases. This allows you to benefit from the best of both worlds - based on the latest research and current practical challenges. Due to the excellent supervision ratio, you also have the opportunity for close exchange and individual support with experts in their field. The department directors can serve as your first point of contact:

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