Information for Students (Start from Winter 2024)
This page describes the structure and content of the Master's in Business Administration as offered to new students from the winter semester of 2024/25 onwards.
Students who have already started the program before the winter semester 2024/25 will find the information that applies to them via the link below: “Information for Students (Start before Winter 2024).”
Table of contents
Structure and Course of Study
The Master's in Business Administration has a total workload of 120 credit points (CP). For full-time study, the standard study period is 4 semesters. Flexible part-time study is equally possible. Please find out more on our website Part-Time Study.
The program has a plain structure. There are no compulsory modules, just an elective area comprising several fiields, and the Master's Thesis. See the diagram below for an overview.
Basic Structure Master BA
Elective Area
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The elective area allows to broaden and deepen your knowledge according to your wishes. You can choose from modules in various topical fields, only having to adhere to the following point limits:
- at least 50 CP in Business Administration,
- at least 10 CP in Methods and Procedures,
- at least 5 CP in Presenting and Discussing,
- 10 CP in Research Design, and
- at most 20 CP in Supplementary Qualifications.
In particular the field of Business Administration contains various profiles to further develop the focus of your studies. Consider the website Elective Area to find out which modules and profiles are available and how to select them.
Master's Thesis
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With the Master's Thesis, you demonstrate your skills in working independently on a research question in business administration using scientific methods. The Master's Thesis takes 16 weeks and earns 20 CP. It typically marks the end of your studies.
You will attend modules from the Research Design field for methodological and thematic support. There, you will learn relevant research methods and can present and discuss interim results of your Master's thesis.
To start with the Master's Thesis, you must have acquired at least 75 CP, including at least 5 CP from the field Presenting and Discussing. Also, you must begin no later than the semester after completing the last module.
The Chairs of the Faculty have different regulations on topic assignment, registration and (formal) requirements for the thesis. Please inform yourself on our website Theses at the Chair of your choice!
Courses/Timetable
Please visit our website Timetables for detailed information on this semester's course offerings.
Study Documents
Please find reading versions of the study documents (study regulation, examination regulation, and more) soon on our website Regulations and Documents (Enrollment from Winter 2024) (in German).
The versions according to Official Announcements of TU Dresden are available on the websites of the Academic Affairs Office Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Contact
Academic Advisor
If you have any questions about the content and design of your program, please do not hesitate to contact your academic advisor.
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Dipl.-Hdl. Janet Kunath
Master BA - Academic Advisor
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Studies Coordinators
In case of problems with the study program and also for suggestions for improvement, please contact your studies coordinators:
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Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer
Master BA - Studies Coordinator (Academic)
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