Information for Students (Start from Winter 2026)

This page describes the structure and content of the Business Education and Management Training master’s program offered to students starting in winter semester 2026/2027. 

Table of contents

1. 1. Program Structure
      1. Compulsory Area Business and Economics
      2. Elective Area Business and Economics
      3. Specialization Track
      4. Courses/Class Schedule
      5. Academic Documents
      6. Master’s Thesis
   2. Contact and Advising
      1. Academic Advising
      2. Program Coordination

Program Structure

A total of 120 credit points are awarded in the Master’s program in Business Education and Management Training. The standard duration of study is therefore 4 semesters of full-time study, although a flexible part-time program is also available in the track “Corporate Training and Human Resources Development (Study Track I). Please visit our website for more information on part-time study.

You can choose between two specializations: the business-oriented specialization in Corporate Training and Human Resources Development (Study Track I) and the specialization in Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II), in which you select a general education track.

In both tracks, the degree program generally consists of

• the Compulsory Area Business and Economics with a strong focus on Business Education and Management Training,
• the Elective Area Business and Economics, where you can thoroughly deepen and specialize your economic and
  educational knowledge
• and the master’s thesis.

In addition, the Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II) includes compulsory and elective modules specific to the chosen specialization.

This video overview provides an introductory look at the structure of the degree program. Detailed explanations follow on the rest of the page.

Compulsory Area Business and Economics

In the Corporate Training and Human Resources Development (Study Track I), the Compulsory Area Business and Economics comprises a total of 25 credit points; in the Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II), it comprises 20 credit points.

To prepare you for your professional practice—specifically, the design of qualification and education processes in the context of commercial training and continuing education—this track has a strong focus on business pedagogy.

You can find out which modules to complete, what they cover, and when to take them on the website Compulsory Area Business and Economics.

Elective Area Business and Economics

The Elective Area Business and Economics begins as early as the first semester. In the Corporate Training and Human Resources Development (Study Track I), it comprises 75 credit points and includes modules from the fields of Business Administration and Economics, Business Education and Management Training, Methods and Procedures, Research Design, and Supplementary Qualifications. When selecting modules, you must only adhere to the following credit requirements :

• at least 15 credit points in the field of Business Education and Management Training, of which at least 10 credit points must be from the core modules of that field,
• at least 30 credit points in the field of Business Administration and Economics,
• at least 10 credit points in the field of Methods and Procedures,
• 10 credit points in the area of Research Design, and
• no more than 10 credit points in the area of Supplementary Qualifications.

Within the areas of Business Administration and Economics, Methods and Procedures, and Supplementary Qualifications, various profiles are available to help you further specialize your studies . You can find out which modules and profiles are available and how to select them on the website Elective Area Business and Economics.

In the Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II), the Elective Area Business and Economics comprises 30–40 credit points, depending on the specialization. Here, you must complete modules totaling

• 20 credit points in the field of Business Administration and Economics, as well as
• 10 credit points in the area of Research Design.

In addition, for the specialization tracks in Computer Science or Mathematics, you must complete 5 or 10 credit points, respectively, in the area of Methods and Procedures.

In the field of Business Administration and Economics, you can tailor and clarify your area of focus by selecting a profile of your choice. You can find more detailed information on this for this track on the website Elective Area Business and Economics.

Specialization Track

The Master’s program in Business Education and Management Training continues the seven specialization tracks established in the Bachelor’s program. You can therefore choose from the following subjects:

• German,
• English,
• Ethics/Philosophy,
• French,
• History,
• Computer Science, and
• Mathematics
   

to prepare for a teaching career at vocational schools.

Both the total credit load (40–50 credit points) and the breakdown into compulsory and elective modules vary among the specialization tracks. You can see which modules should and can be completed in which semesters in the study plan for your specialization, which you can access via the“ ” menu item “Study Documents” on this page.

Courses/Class Schedule

You can find an overview of the courses for the current semester and the current class schedule on our website under “Class Schedules.”

Academic Documents

You can find the current versions of academic documents (academic, examination, and other regulations) here.

You can also find these documents in the form of Official Announcements on the websites of the Academic Affairs Office Civil and Environmental Engineering

Master’s Thesis

The master’s thesis (20 credit points) is written during the 4th semester. The completion period is 4 months. Through the master’s thesis, you demonstrate your ability to independently conduct academic research on a topic related to Business Administration and Economics.

To support your Master’s thesis, you will take the relevant modules in the area of Research Design. There, you will learn about research methods relevant to your thesis, present your preliminary findings, and discuss them.

Prerequisites: To begin your master’s thesis, you must have earned at least 75 credit points . In addition, you must have participated as a subject in an empirical research study. You must begin your master’s thesis no later than the semester following your passing the final module exam.

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

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.