Master of Science in Business Administration
A comprehensive Master's programme offering specialisations in accounting, corporate development, finance, marketing, and supply chain management.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in business administration, economics, and quantitative methods seeking an international career in management.
Overview
The Master of Science in Business Administration at the University of Cologne is a four-semester, full-time programme designed to deepen expertise in core business disciplines. Students choose one of five majors—Accounting & Taxation, Corporate Development, Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management—to focus their studies from the outset. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, often involving industry professionals and visiting lecturers. The programme fosters an international environment, offering numerous opportunities for global exchange and collaboration with partner universities.
What you'll do
- Complete 120 ECTS credits over four semesters of full-time study.
- Select and pursue a major in one of five business administration specialisations.
- Engage in core and advanced method modules to build a theoretical foundation.
- Participate in seminars and supplementary modules across management, economics, and social sciences.
- Conduct independent research to complete a Master's thesis worth 30 ECTS credits.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of at least 2.7 (German scale) or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English (B2 level required; IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge B2 First).
Instruction: English (mostly), with some courses in German.
- At least 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration.
- At least 18 ECTS credits in Economics.
- At least 15 ECTS credits in Statistics and/or Mathematics.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree meeting specific ECTS credit requirements in business, economics, and quantitative methods.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-15
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal during the designated application window. Prospective students should review the specific requirements for their chosen major and ensure all academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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