Bielefeld University Bielefeld
Business Administration and Economics (Wirtschaftswissenschaften) at Bielefeld University is a four-semester Master of Science worth 120 credit points, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It combines business administration and economics and has a quantitative, methods-based approach to teaching. You build in-depth subject knowledge and the methods to solve economic problems, along with social and ethical skills. On a broad base you then specialise through profiles: accounting, taxes and finance; data science, with decision and operation technologies; economics, studied empirically and theoretically; financial markets; management science, which combines quantitative methods with selected areas of business and microeconomics; and management, innovation and marketing. An international management and economics profile lets exchange students count work done abroad. It suits graduates who want flexible career options across many fields of business and economics.
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What you need to apply for Business Administration and Economics at Bielefeld University
What to prepare for your application to Business Administration and Economics
Secondary school certificate
Proof of previous studies: Diploma and Transcript of Records. An additional translation by a recognized translator if the original document is not in German or English
Proof of the required language skills
Individual documents in accordance with (subject-) specific admission requirements
Module descriptions of the degree programme(preliminary) transcript of records with a (provisional) final grade,
Diploma Supplement
Bachelor's degree certificate or the certificate of the degree programme that forms the admission requirement or degree certificate of the first university degree.
The documents submitted serve as a basis for assessing your suitability. In this case (in addition to a formal examination of your degree), there is an assessment of the qualifications acquired in the course of study
Academic Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
Language Proficiency: Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS scores) is required since the program is taught in English.
Additional Documents: Applicants need to submit transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a resume.
Application Process: International students may need to provide evidence of financial support and meet visa requirements.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Business Administration and Economics at Bielefeld University
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Semester contribution
300 EUR
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Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Bielefeld
University Faculty of Business and Economics
Universitätsstraße 25
D-33615 Bielefeld
P.O. Box 100131
D-33501 Bielefeld
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