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Betriebswirtschaftslehre (Public and Non-Profit Management) (Business Administration (Public and Non-Profit-Management))

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The M.Sc. in Business Administration (Public and Non-Profit Management) combines business and economic perspectives, focusing on management challenges in public and non-profit organisations. The Master’s programme combines practical management knowledge with interdisciplinary perspectives. It teaches strategic, sustainable, and effective management of public and non-profit organisations, emphasising social impact, responsibility, and future-oriented solutions. Graduates acquire advanced knowledge in managing public institutions and non-profit organisations, alongside broader business administration skills. Career paths include public administration, non-profits, consulting, private companies, and opportunities in research and academia.

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

4 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

120 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German

Language requirements

German C1; English B2

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission

The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section "‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your "departmental academic advisor".

Application period: 15 April - 15 July

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission according to admission regulations

Application period: Winter Semester: 15 April - 30 September
Summer Semester: 1 December - 31 March
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Statutes

Module handbook

Contact

Additional Infos