Study Master in Business Education and Management Training

Table of contents

1. 1. Program Content
   2. Short Facts 
   3. Program Structure
      1. Compulsory Area Business and Economics
      2. Elective Area Business and Economics
      3. Specialization Track
      4. Master’s Thesis
      5. Courses/Timetable
      6. Study Documents 
   4. Study Abroad
   5. Career Prospects
   6. Why TU Dresden?
   7. Contact and Advising

Program Content

The master’s program in Business Education and Management Training takes an interdisciplinary approach to the question of how economic concepts can be taught to different target groups. The program is structured so that you can deepen your knowledge in your areas of interest by specializing in specific fields of Business Administration and Economics and other disciplines. This also means you have the choice between the Corporate Training and Human Resources Development (Study Track I), which focuses on in-depth studies in Business Administration and Economics , and the Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II), which prepares you for a career in school teaching .

Short Facts 

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

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.

Master’s Thesis

You have to begin the thesis no later than the semester following your passing the final module exam. The thesis has a 4 month completion period and is worth 20 credit points. To support your Master’s thesis, you will take the relevant modules in the area of Research Design. 

Prerequisites:

•  You have earned at least 75 credit points and participated as a subject in an empirical research study.

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

Courses/Timetable

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

Study Documents 

Current versions of the Study Documents (Study Regulation, Examination Regulation, and other Regulations):

• Study Documents (PO 2026)
• Study Documents (PO 2024)

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

Study Abroad

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

Thanks to the flexible Elective Area, credits earned abroad can be easily transferred. Financial support is provided, among others, by the Prof. Endriss Prize.

You can find more information on the international website.

Career Prospects

A master’s degree in Business Education and Management Training opens up a wide range of career opportunities:

• in corporate training and continuing education
• in educational counseling
• in adult education
• in various commercial and administrative roles within companies (e.g., human resources management).

With a degree in Teacher Training in Business and Administration (Study Track II), it is also possible to complete a teaching internship and teach at a vocational school.

High-achieving graduates also have the option of pursuing not only careers in business but also academic careers by pursuing a Ph.D.

Here, Lydia, a graduate of Business Education and Management Training at TU Dresden, talks about her studies.

A quick note before we begin: Lydia studied in the old degree program, where some course names were different from today’s and some courses have since been replaced. Nevertheless, her account still gives a good impression of what it’s like to study there today!

Why TU Dresden?

There are many reasons to choose this degree program:

• You’ll be prepared for a wide range of career paths: for example, in education and professional development, in corporate management, in administrative organizations, or in schools.
• You can structure your studies more flexibly than elsewhere. You have a wide selection of specializations in Business Administration and Economics and areas of focus.

This video summarizes the content and benefits of the degree program:

Contact and Advising

Academic Advising
Do you have any questions about the program or the application process? Our academic advisors are happy to help you.​ ​

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

We’ve compiled additional contacts on our“Advising and Services” webpage.