Study Master in Business Administration

Table of contents

1. 1. Program Content
   2. Quick Facts (Overview)
   3. Academic Organization
      1. 1. Elective Area
         2. Courses/Schedule
         3. Study Documents 
         4. Master’s Thesis ​
   4. Study Abroad and Dual Degrees
   5. Career Prospects
   6. Why TU Dresden?
   7. Contact and Advising
      1. 1. Academic Advising
         2. Program Coordination
   8. More Insights & Stories on Social Media

Program Content

In the Master’s degree program in Business Administration, you will receive a solid, research-oriented education in management. You will acquire the methodological and technical knowledge needed to analyze complex business problems and develop proposed solutions. You’ll have access to a wide range of business administration topics, allowing you to delve into those that best align with your own interests.

Quick Facts (Overview)

Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard Duration of Study	Full-time: 4 semesters (2 years), Part-time: up to 8 semesters (4 years)
Language of Instruction	German (some elective modules are taught in English)
Start of Studies	Winter and summer semesters with an aptitude assessment
Application period	Winter semester: June 1 – July 15 Summer semester: December 1 – January 15 via the application portal
Costs per semester	Semester tuition, plus second-degree and long-term study fees if applicable

Academic Organization

A total of 120 credit points are awarded in the Master’s program in Business Administration. The standard duration of study is therefore 4 semesters as a full-time student, although flexible part-time study is also possible. Please visit our Part-Time Study webpage for more information. The following figure provides an initial overview.

Elective Area

The degree program has a clear and simple structure. There are no compulsory modules; instead, there is a very extensive range of elective modules covering various fields with different credit requirements, as well as the master’s thesis. You can find more information about the Elective Area here.

Courses/Schedule

An overview of the courses for the current semester and the current class schedule can be found on our website under “Class Schedules.”

Study Documents 

You can find the current versions of the Study Documents (Study Regulation, Examination Regulation, and other Regulations) here.

You can also find these documents in the form of official announcements on the websites Academic Affairs Office Civil and Environmental Engineering .

Master’s Thesis ​

In your master’s thesis, you will independently address a business administration research question using scientific methods. The project takes 16 weeks to complete and is worth 20 credit points. It typically marks the completion of your degree program.

For methodological and thematic support, you will take the appropriate modules in the area of research design. There, you will learn about relevant research methods and have the opportunity to present and discuss interim results from your master’s thesis.

Prerequisites: At least 75 credit points, including 5 credit points from the “Presenting and Discussing” area. You must begin the thesis no later than the semester following the successful completion of your last module exam.

Important: Topic assignment, registration, and formal requirements vary by Chair. Therefore, please check the respective Chair websites for details.

Study Abroad and Dual Degrees

Want to study abroad for a semester or longer? The faculty offers numerous opportunities—with over 60 Erasmus partner universities and additional partnerships worldwide.

The International Office supports you from the initial idea through your return to Germany. Thanks to the flexible Elective Area course structure, credits earned abroad can be easily transferred. Financial support is provided by programs such as PROMOS and the Prof. Endriss Prize, among others .

The dual-degree programs with partner universities in Trento, Pavia, and Strasbourg are particularly attractive. In these programs, you spend a year abroad and earn a master’s degree from both universities.

You can find more information here.

Career Prospects

As a Business Administration graduate you are in demand in practically every company (and not only there) and can work in almost all sectors, from consumer goods, service and industrial companies, financial institutions, and management consulting to public administration. Usually, you take on management positions in core areas of companies:

• Finance and accounting, corporate planning, controlling
• Marketing and sales
• Production and logistics 
• Organisation and human resources management

You are well-prepared for self-employment, too. With a very good degree, you will have access to the world of academia in the form of a doctorate. 

Why TU Dresden?

• Tailor your studies: Choose from a wide range of specializations and design your master’s program to suit your interests.
• International: Benefit from over 60 Erasmus partner universities and attractive dual-degree programs.
• On-campus study: You’ll study at the heart of TU Dresden’s main campus in the Südvorstadt district. The chairs, the Dean’s Office, and the Academic Affairs Office Civil and Environmental Engineering are located in the historic Georg-Schumann Building and the adjacent Hülße Building. Many courses are also held here.

Contact and Advising

Academic Advising

Do you have any questions about the program or the application process? Our academic advisors will be happy to assist you.​ ​

Program Coordination

Have any suggestions or ideas for improvement? Please feel free to contact your program coordinators.

We’ve compiled additionaladvice and support services on our​“Advising and Services” webpage.

More Insights & Stories on Social Media

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