Information for Students (Start from Winter 2024)

Table of contents

1. 1. Structure and Course of Study
      1. Compulsory Area Business and Economics
      2. Elective Area Business and Economics
      3. Qualification Track
      4. Master's Thesis
   2. Courses/Timetable
   3. Study Documents
   4. Contact
      1. Academic Advisor
      2. Studies Coordinator

Structure and Course of Study

The Master's degree program in Business Education and Management Training 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 in Study Track I. Please find out more on our website Part-Time Study.

Two study tracks are available: Study Track I, oriented toward business and economics, and Study Track II, with a general education qualification track.

In both tracks, the program comprises:

• the Compulsory Area Business and Economics, with an emphasis on business didactics,
• followed by the Elective Area Business and Economics, in which you can deepen and specialize your knowledge in business administration and education,
• and the Master's Thesis.
   

In study track II, there are addition compulsory and elective modules in the chosen Qualification Track.

Compulsory Area Business and Economics

In Study Track I, this area contains 25 CP in total, whereas 20 CP must be earned in Study Track II.

It is orientated strongly towards Business Didactics to prepare you best for your professional practice in designing qualification and educational processes in commercial training and further education. 

Please find out about the modules of the area, their content and scheduling on the website Compulsory Modules Business and Economics. 

Elective Area Business and Economics

The Elective Area Business and Economics starts with the first semester. In Study Track I modules of 75 CP must be chosen from the fields of Business Administration and Economics, Business Education and Management Training, Methods and Procedures, Research Design and Supplementary Qualifications. When choosing modules, you need to adhere to the following point limits:

• at least 15 CP in Business Education and Management Training, of which at least 10 credit points must be from the field's core modules,
• at least 30 CP in Business Administration and Economics,
• at least 10 CP in Methods and Procedures,
• 10 CP in Research Design, and
• at most 10 CP in Supplementary Qualifications. 

Various profiles within the fields Business Administration and Economics, Methods and Procedures, and Supplementary Qualifications allow for further specialization.  Consider the website Elective Area to find out which modules and profiles are available and how to select them.

The following point limits apply in Study Track II:

• 20 credit points in Business Administration and Economics, and
• 10 credit points in Research Design.

Moreover, 5 or 10 credit points must be achieved in Methods and Procedures in the Computer Science or Mathematics qualification track.

By choosing a profile in the field of Business Administration and Economics, you can shape and highlight the direction of your study. Find out more about how this works on the website Elective Area.

Qualification Track

The Master's in Business Education and Management Training continues the seven qualification tracks established in the Bachelor's program. Thus, you can choose from these subjects to prepare for a teaching position at vocational schools:

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

The total scope (40 - 50 CP) and the number of compulsory and elective modules differ between the qualification tracks. The study plans of the respective tracks, accessible via the menu item Study Documents on this page, present which modules should and can be completed in which semesters.

Master's Thesis

With the Master's Thesis, you demonstrate your skills in working independently on a research question in business administration, business education, or economics 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, and have participated as a test person in an empirical research study. 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) 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.

Studies Coordinator

In case of problems with the study program and also for suggestions for improvement, please contact your studies coordinator.